New Transfer, New Me - October 1, 2018

Hello friends. 

It's been a good week folks. It's also been a fast one, so please pardon if there isn't a lot to be said. 

For starters, it was transfers. Out of a zone of 15, only 3 people left, so it feels about the same. They also opened three new areas though, so that's a change. One of those areas is in my same ward too! Sharing a ward is definitely a new experience for me, but I'm hopeful that it will be good. 

We also got the notice that our apartment is bedbug free! So we've deep cleaned, and moved back into our apartment. Life is a lot calmer now, but it's really sad that the squad is finished... It's the end of an era. 

Anyway, between moving, transfers, 3 district councils, coordinating with the new Sisters, and planning out the transfer, we had very little time to work. the lazy side of me would've used that as an excuse to relax when I wasn't at a meeting or something. It's amazing though, to see the blessings that come from work and sacrifice. 

On Sunday, we found ourselves with about 20 minutes in between meetings and a lesson. It would've been SO EASY to find something to waste those 20 minutes on. I regret to say that I have wasted lots of 20 minutes over my mission. Not this time though. God knows how busy we are with our callings and responsibilities, and He blessed us with those 20 minutes to get out and work. So we did. The miracle was that the first and only door we knocked on in 3 days was exactly who needed us. The spirit that was there, and the things we shared, were exactly what she needed right then. God is so good. 

Anyway, life is great! Lots of good things are happening, and we're seeing lots of miracles. Please pray for Dashiva, Audrey, Leah, Maegan, and Brandon. All of those people should be baptized. Missionary work is the greatest! Love you all! 

Godspeed


Editor's Note: I have no idea, but looks like fun anyway this week! Enjoy the pictures. 





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