I'm a Big Girl Now
Hola! Como estado?
Oh my goodness well this week has been so crazy I don't even know where to begin. Let's start off with the fact that my "mom" (Hermana Clayton) "died". I think it was a lot harder for me than it was for her. She was really ready to go. She had a difficult mission but knew that she had truly served with all of her heart, might, mind, and strength and she was ready to move on to her new mission: finding an eternal companion. I loved serving with Hermana Clayton she was truly such an amazing example to me. She was exactly who I needed as my first companion. I was so thankful that she could relate with my frustrations and it was nice to see walking evidence that everything works out. She has such a deep love for everyone she talks to and I hope I can maintain the trust that she has built with the members and our investigators.
So Friday we anticipated the voicemail that would give us the transfer info. The Elders love I mean throughly delight to tease us and so all week had been coming up with new ideas of what could happen and did all that they could to scare me but I am not dumb I knew that whatever happened would be the Lord's will and like Nephi I would go and do the things the Lord commands. The thing that the Lord has commanded me to do this transfer is to stay in Fairfield and serve with Hermana Merkley. I knew that I would stay in Fairfield because President does not believe in white washing (taking out everyone who know s the area and starting over) unless it is absolutley neccessary. I feel like I don't know Fairfield at all but I know the Lord will help me. I do not know much about Hermana Merkley but I do know that she is from Colorado, has super long Rapunzel like hair, and everyone says she is incredible. She has been serving in a trio with two native spanish speakers and had only been with them for one transfer. I think she has been out for about six or seven months.
I will meet her today at about 4 and I am so excited to meet her and just get the work going. Right now I am temporarily serving with Sister Liston who is in my zone and her companion also went home today. She is incredible. We are having so much fun and wish we could premanently serve together. Sister Liston serves in Rio Visto which is a little town about 20 mins away from Fairfield and she is English Speaking. Yesterday was just a normal proselyting day and we served in my area.
Basically, in the last 24 hours I have done many things that scare me half to death. 1. Driving 2. Door approaching in Spanish 3. Teaching in Spanish 4. Talking on the phone in Spanish
Since we are serving in my area it made sense that I drive. I was so scared but Sister Liston is so patient and has helped me just be calm. We couldn't figure out my GPS but she had hers so we have been using it to help us get around. It really has not been bad at all and I have actually kind of enjoted it. And since Sister Liston does not speak Spanish I have had to speak it. That is why I entitled this e-mail I am a big girl now because I have truly grown up. As I have opened my mouth and spoken Spanish I have been so blessed.
Last night we had an incredible lesson with Valente and Yene who are sp ready to be baptized. I invited them to pray about being baptized on January 26th and they said that they are really thinking that this is the church for them and they were excited to pray about if they should be baptized on that day. I was shocked and so happy. I am amazed at my abilities and know that they are not natural that they are truly gifts from God.
The work is moving a long great. Miracles are truly happening and I am excited for this new chapter of my mission. I am ready to open my mouth and share this gospel with everyone.
Your prayers are being answered and the strength that I feel is unreal. Thank you so much for all of your support. I also LOVE my Christmas advent calendar and hearing from all of you. Thank you for making my Christmas so special. Christmas is all about giving and I am truly giving away the best gift ever. I love you all.
Thanks again for your prayers.
Love,
Hermana Hillary
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