Letter dated May 13, 2009
Besides the Mother's Day excitement, we've had a lot going on around here- pretty action packed. Earlier last week my companion and I went chasing a runaway teenage investigator up and down the streets and in the woods, in the rain, in our skirts- it was quite the adventure! :) Yes, we eventually caught her and everything is fine now.
The other night one of our investigators called us in a panic saying that the police were at their house and they needed help. We both prayed about it and felt impressed that we needed to go and took off. When we got to the trailer park there were three police cars surrounding this trailer and everybody was outside. We made our way to the center of the crowd to see what was going on. Some lady started fighting and threatening one of our investigators because of rent and attacked her. The police had no idea what any of them were saying because it was all in Spanish, so they asked if we could translate for them. We did and they were very appreciative. They asked if they could have one of our cards, so us being the good missionaries that we are gave them pass along cards and shared a short message with them :) They were very grateful and asked if it would be alright if they called us any time they needed a translator, and of course we accepted! :) Great opportunity to find new people to teach! So much excitement here! The Lord works in mysterious ways.
I love this area and I love this work! That's all I've got for you right now because time is up..... but know that this Gospel is the most important thing in all of our lives, and when we recognize and act on that, many blessings await us.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
Transfers
Letter dated April 22, 2009
Okay, we all got the call for transfers last night and........... yep, Hermana Mora and I are staying right here! We both had a feeling that was what was going to happen. We have a ton of work here to do, especially with uniting the ward and with less-actives. (I can't believe the time is just flying by so fast----- I've been here on my missioin for 5 months already..... it needs to slowwww down- it's going by way too fast!) This last transfer was a bit different, we had some investigators who the former missionaries that were here in the area were working with, but weren't showing a lot of progress. In the middle to the end of this last transfer, we were really working hard with finding new families and people to teach, and turning around the work here- trying to do it in a different way. We have a lot of high hopes for this next transfer and already have three people set for baptism! :) Yep, lots of work to do.... refocusing our efforts. These people are amazing and the Lord is throwing them in our path!
Okay, we all got the call for transfers last night and........... yep, Hermana Mora and I are staying right here! We both had a feeling that was what was going to happen. We have a ton of work here to do, especially with uniting the ward and with less-actives. (I can't believe the time is just flying by so fast----- I've been here on my missioin for 5 months already..... it needs to slowwww down- it's going by way too fast!) This last transfer was a bit different, we had some investigators who the former missionaries that were here in the area were working with, but weren't showing a lot of progress. In the middle to the end of this last transfer, we were really working hard with finding new families and people to teach, and turning around the work here- trying to do it in a different way. We have a lot of high hopes for this next transfer and already have three people set for baptism! :) Yep, lots of work to do.... refocusing our efforts. These people are amazing and the Lord is throwing them in our path!
General Conference
Letter dated April 8, 2009
WOW!!!!! Wasn't General Conference amazing?! As I listened to the words of our Prophet Thomas S. Monson, as well as our ordained apostles and leaders of the Church, I was reminded that these individuals have truly been called of God to lead, direct, and guide His church today. I know that Thomas S. Monson truly is a Prophet of God, receiving direct revelation from Him for all of us in the world today. How grateful I am that God has given us prophets to guide us in these latter days! :) We really are a blessed people. If we will only hearken to his words, we will never be led astray!
Each of the talks that were given were very special and different in their own way. A lot of the talks focused on the importance of temples and families, as well as love and reverence in our homes, and enduring to the end, always looking forward with faith. All of these talks truly were inspired of God.
Especially in times like now where many face uncertainty and difficult circumstances, it is important to press forward and have faith, knowing that everything will work out and be just fine. I think of the words of our Prophet Thomas S. Monson which said, "The future is as bright as your faith".... how true that is! There is nothing in this world that can defeat us. With God on our side, all things are possible. I know that as we continue to put our faith and trust in Him, striving to remain positive and be optimistic, He will bless us beyond measure. He loves us all dearly, and will bless us beyond measure if we will but only follow Him. Let us always count the blessings that we have been given, and realize that as long as we have our family and the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we have it all. Money, jobs, and the temporal things of this world will waste away. Let us always hold tight to those things that have eternal worth and value. I know that as we make this our first priority in our lives we will find happiness and blessings in great abundance. So put a smile on your face, focus on what is most important in life, and keep moving forward. Again, "The future is as bright as your faith."
WOW!!!!! Wasn't General Conference amazing?! As I listened to the words of our Prophet Thomas S. Monson, as well as our ordained apostles and leaders of the Church, I was reminded that these individuals have truly been called of God to lead, direct, and guide His church today. I know that Thomas S. Monson truly is a Prophet of God, receiving direct revelation from Him for all of us in the world today. How grateful I am that God has given us prophets to guide us in these latter days! :) We really are a blessed people. If we will only hearken to his words, we will never be led astray!
Each of the talks that were given were very special and different in their own way. A lot of the talks focused on the importance of temples and families, as well as love and reverence in our homes, and enduring to the end, always looking forward with faith. All of these talks truly were inspired of God.
Especially in times like now where many face uncertainty and difficult circumstances, it is important to press forward and have faith, knowing that everything will work out and be just fine. I think of the words of our Prophet Thomas S. Monson which said, "The future is as bright as your faith".... how true that is! There is nothing in this world that can defeat us. With God on our side, all things are possible. I know that as we continue to put our faith and trust in Him, striving to remain positive and be optimistic, He will bless us beyond measure. He loves us all dearly, and will bless us beyond measure if we will but only follow Him. Let us always count the blessings that we have been given, and realize that as long as we have our family and the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we have it all. Money, jobs, and the temporal things of this world will waste away. Let us always hold tight to those things that have eternal worth and value. I know that as we make this our first priority in our lives we will find happiness and blessings in great abundance. So put a smile on your face, focus on what is most important in life, and keep moving forward. Again, "The future is as bright as your faith."
Blood Suckers and the Grace of God
Letter dated April 1, 2009
We live in a really nice apartment, but are in one of the most ghetto parts of this area... that's alright. Guess what?! We've been getting eaten alive by bed bugs! Pesky little buggers! Yep, there we go again.. learning patience in all things!
Hermana Mora and I are getting to the point where we can more or less understand one another... it's so much fun having a Hispanic companion! :) We really push each other to learn the language.... and it's working! I can understand Spanish better than I can speak it, but that will come with a little more time. Daily I am thankful for the example that she sets for me and the desires that she has to serve the Lord and these people. She has taught me so much about selfless service. Remember, when you are in the service of others, you are in the service of your Lord.
We live in a really nice apartment, but are in one of the most ghetto parts of this area... that's alright. Guess what?! We've been getting eaten alive by bed bugs! Pesky little buggers! Yep, there we go again.. learning patience in all things!
Hermana Mora and I are getting to the point where we can more or less understand one another... it's so much fun having a Hispanic companion! :) We really push each other to learn the language.... and it's working! I can understand Spanish better than I can speak it, but that will come with a little more time. Daily I am thankful for the example that she sets for me and the desires that she has to serve the Lord and these people. She has taught me so much about selfless service. Remember, when you are in the service of others, you are in the service of your Lord.
First Week as Senior Companion
Letter dated March 18, 20009
One week here in our new area with Hermanana Mora and we're loving it! This place is booming with work to be done! The work here is a lot different from our last, here we have a LOT of less-active members and are doing all that we can to bring them back into the fold. We're excited to see the transformation take place here and work closely with the ward members and get them involved- they're great! We have found some great new investigators to share the Gospel, and are so happy to be here. No wasting time here---- lots to be done---- this is the Lord's work and He needs it done in His way :)
Did I ever mention that I officially earned an "F" in maps and directions? :) Okay, maybe an "F+" .... No really, it's been just fine. Yes, we've lost many times, especially in the most ghetto parts of town... but we're learning and we're getting it down. The Elders finally felt bad for us and let us borrow their GPS... so nice... now life is heaven!
My companion Hermana Mora is hilarious and is such a diligent worker! Our communication is a riot to watch I'm sure... :) But we are both quickly learning each other's languages and have become the closest of friends. We keep each other laughing constantly and together, we make a pretty good team.
We know that even though this is a new area for both of us and we're new missionaries in the field, as long as we do all that we can do, the Lord will provide and make up for the rest. I love that! That's true for everything in our lives. As long as you put the Lord first and do all that you can do, He will take care of you and everything will be alright. So put a big smile on, keep on trying, and remember that life is beautiful!!!!
One week here in our new area with Hermanana Mora and we're loving it! This place is booming with work to be done! The work here is a lot different from our last, here we have a LOT of less-active members and are doing all that we can to bring them back into the fold. We're excited to see the transformation take place here and work closely with the ward members and get them involved- they're great! We have found some great new investigators to share the Gospel, and are so happy to be here. No wasting time here---- lots to be done---- this is the Lord's work and He needs it done in His way :)
Did I ever mention that I officially earned an "F" in maps and directions? :) Okay, maybe an "F+" .... No really, it's been just fine. Yes, we've lost many times, especially in the most ghetto parts of town... but we're learning and we're getting it down. The Elders finally felt bad for us and let us borrow their GPS... so nice... now life is heaven!
My companion Hermana Mora is hilarious and is such a diligent worker! Our communication is a riot to watch I'm sure... :) But we are both quickly learning each other's languages and have become the closest of friends. We keep each other laughing constantly and together, we make a pretty good team.
We know that even though this is a new area for both of us and we're new missionaries in the field, as long as we do all that we can do, the Lord will provide and make up for the rest. I love that! That's true for everything in our lives. As long as you put the Lord first and do all that you can do, He will take care of you and everything will be alright. So put a big smile on, keep on trying, and remember that life is beautiful!!!!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
First Transfers
Letter dated March 11, 2009
Well, tomorrow we all have transfers (every 6 weeks), where each of us have the possibility of being sent to a new area and being with a new companion.
There are 6 Spanish speaking sisters in the entire Virginia Richmond Mission. One of them, Hermana Comstock, I knew was going home at the end of this transfer. So I suppossed that there would be 5 of us left and one of the companionships would be in a trio.
However, I was surprised two weeks ago when my companion had surgery that one of the other sisters we live with, Hermana Ribera, is going home with honarable leave at the end of this transfer as well. (I'm going to miss her like crazy! She's been an incredible example to me of having a positive attitude and working hard.) She told me that the Mission President, President Millburn, had said that I was most likely going to be the senior companion and be with Hermana Mora (who only speaks Spanish)- and that my companion, Hermana Barney, and Hermana Maughan would be companions in a different area. You can imagine how astonished I was! SURPRISE!!! I wasn't expecting that at all! Nothing was set in stone, and we heard rumors that all of us sisters would still be living together here where I'm currently serving. However, I had a feeling that Hermana Mora and I would be companions and would be serving in another area.
So the past week or so my companion, Hermana Barney, has been doing everything she can to help prepare me to be a senior companion to Hermana Mora. She's such a great missionary and is so diligent in all things! I have really enjoyed being Hermana Barney's companion and have learned so much from her. I just love her to pieces! Both Hermana Mora and I got out here at the same time, and are both "greenies", so I'll be senior companion and somewhat of a trainer at the same time. Holy cow!
Anyway, last night we got the phone call to tells us what was happening with transfers. Hermana Barney and Hermana Maughan are staying here, and Hermana Mora and I are heading to another area! Neither Hermana Mora nor I know the new area and are both brand spankin new to the mission field, but we're still being shotgunned out there anyway. I'M SO EXCITED!!! It will be awesome to go into a new area that neither of us know anything about and to start from scratch- what a great opportunity! How fun this new adventure will be! Everyone is shocked that we're being paired up, (both of us being new and hardly being able to communicate with one another).
Anyway, long story short, I'm SUPER HAPPY and ECSTATIC about this new transfer and all that is going to happen! There's one thing for sure, Hermana Mora is definitely going to learn a lot more English, and I'm going to learn Spanish very quickly (we hope :) )! (It's best to just get thrown right into it- that's the greatest way to learn!)
While I'm not sure exactly where to start in this area or how to be a senior companion, I know that the Lord will guide us and there is a reason for everything. I am reminded of a scripture in 1 Nephi 4:6 which says "And I was led by the Spirit, not knowing beforehand the things which I should do." I know that the Lord always provides a way, and that as I listen intently to the Spirit, He will give me strength in all things, and will guide us to those people who He wants us to find.
Well, tomorrow we all have transfers (every 6 weeks), where each of us have the possibility of being sent to a new area and being with a new companion.
There are 6 Spanish speaking sisters in the entire Virginia Richmond Mission. One of them, Hermana Comstock, I knew was going home at the end of this transfer. So I suppossed that there would be 5 of us left and one of the companionships would be in a trio.
However, I was surprised two weeks ago when my companion had surgery that one of the other sisters we live with, Hermana Ribera, is going home with honarable leave at the end of this transfer as well. (I'm going to miss her like crazy! She's been an incredible example to me of having a positive attitude and working hard.) She told me that the Mission President, President Millburn, had said that I was most likely going to be the senior companion and be with Hermana Mora (who only speaks Spanish)- and that my companion, Hermana Barney, and Hermana Maughan would be companions in a different area. You can imagine how astonished I was! SURPRISE!!! I wasn't expecting that at all! Nothing was set in stone, and we heard rumors that all of us sisters would still be living together here where I'm currently serving. However, I had a feeling that Hermana Mora and I would be companions and would be serving in another area.
So the past week or so my companion, Hermana Barney, has been doing everything she can to help prepare me to be a senior companion to Hermana Mora. She's such a great missionary and is so diligent in all things! I have really enjoyed being Hermana Barney's companion and have learned so much from her. I just love her to pieces! Both Hermana Mora and I got out here at the same time, and are both "greenies", so I'll be senior companion and somewhat of a trainer at the same time. Holy cow!
Anyway, last night we got the phone call to tells us what was happening with transfers. Hermana Barney and Hermana Maughan are staying here, and Hermana Mora and I are heading to another area! Neither Hermana Mora nor I know the new area and are both brand spankin new to the mission field, but we're still being shotgunned out there anyway. I'M SO EXCITED!!! It will be awesome to go into a new area that neither of us know anything about and to start from scratch- what a great opportunity! How fun this new adventure will be! Everyone is shocked that we're being paired up, (both of us being new and hardly being able to communicate with one another).
Anyway, long story short, I'm SUPER HAPPY and ECSTATIC about this new transfer and all that is going to happen! There's one thing for sure, Hermana Mora is definitely going to learn a lot more English, and I'm going to learn Spanish very quickly (we hope :) )! (It's best to just get thrown right into it- that's the greatest way to learn!)
While I'm not sure exactly where to start in this area or how to be a senior companion, I know that the Lord will guide us and there is a reason for everything. I am reminded of a scripture in 1 Nephi 4:6 which says "And I was led by the Spirit, not knowing beforehand the things which I should do." I know that the Lord always provides a way, and that as I listen intently to the Spirit, He will give me strength in all things, and will guide us to those people who He wants us to find.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Snow
Letter dated March 4, 2009
This past week has been a unique and crazy one! We started out last Wednesday with my companion getting surgery on her wrist to get a cyst taken out. She's doing a lot better now because she's made of rocks- tough and solid to the core :) She needed a few days to recover, so I went on missionary splits with the other sisters we live with and got to teach a bit to a few of their English investigators they have- that was a blast! (Also, I was the designated driver for a few days- my first time driving a car in over 3 months! That was really weird!)
Then on Sunday night, we got hit with a big snowstorm and were told by our Mission President to shut down our cars and get home immediately. (It wasn't a big storm, but then again I'm used to Utah and driving under those conditions.) On Monday the next day, we were instructed that it was too dangerous to go out, and that we were to stay inside the house that day and catch up on paperwork and contacting investigators and members, cleaning the house, and doing lesson plans, as well as language and scripture study. (I thought that was hilarious because it snows about a foot here and the whole city shuts down! School has been cancelled for three days now! :) )
No, it was really good to get caught up on things, but after being cooped up in the house I realized how much I love missionary work! I couldn't wait until the next day to get out and see the people we were teaching and to do something. It was a great experience for me because I realized that the reason I am out here is because I have a great desire to share the Gospel and want to work hard. I want to work my guts out! I'm so grateful for every day that I'm given here on my mission and the opportunity that I have to be guided by the Lord to those people who are seeking the Gospel in their lives. I love this Gospel and I love this work! There is nowhere else I'd rather be right now than here amongst these people and doing the Lord's work in His way. This is not my work- without Him I am nothing. Through Him I'm able to be an instrument in His hands and help His children. It's beautiful! I have learned so much this week about having a desire to work and to dedicate everything to the building up of His kingdom.
This past week has been a unique and crazy one! We started out last Wednesday with my companion getting surgery on her wrist to get a cyst taken out. She's doing a lot better now because she's made of rocks- tough and solid to the core :) She needed a few days to recover, so I went on missionary splits with the other sisters we live with and got to teach a bit to a few of their English investigators they have- that was a blast! (Also, I was the designated driver for a few days- my first time driving a car in over 3 months! That was really weird!)
Then on Sunday night, we got hit with a big snowstorm and were told by our Mission President to shut down our cars and get home immediately. (It wasn't a big storm, but then again I'm used to Utah and driving under those conditions.) On Monday the next day, we were instructed that it was too dangerous to go out, and that we were to stay inside the house that day and catch up on paperwork and contacting investigators and members, cleaning the house, and doing lesson plans, as well as language and scripture study. (I thought that was hilarious because it snows about a foot here and the whole city shuts down! School has been cancelled for three days now! :) )
No, it was really good to get caught up on things, but after being cooped up in the house I realized how much I love missionary work! I couldn't wait until the next day to get out and see the people we were teaching and to do something. It was a great experience for me because I realized that the reason I am out here is because I have a great desire to share the Gospel and want to work hard. I want to work my guts out! I'm so grateful for every day that I'm given here on my mission and the opportunity that I have to be guided by the Lord to those people who are seeking the Gospel in their lives. I love this Gospel and I love this work! There is nowhere else I'd rather be right now than here amongst these people and doing the Lord's work in His way. This is not my work- without Him I am nothing. Through Him I'm able to be an instrument in His hands and help His children. It's beautiful! I have learned so much this week about having a desire to work and to dedicate everything to the building up of His kingdom.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Time Flies!
Letter dated February 18, 2009
This week has flown by so fast! Tomorrow marks the 3 months in the mission already- crazy! Being out here on a mission truly has changed me completely and continues to each day- I'm excited to still have quite awhile left and look forward to all of the good things and hard work that lays ahead. There's nowhere else I'd rather be right now than here on a mission in Virginia, serving the Lord and His children, especially the Hispanic people- they are so receptive and ready to accept the Gospel into their lives. I love it!
The ward here is wonderful! The ward we go to is Spanish speaking. They are so willing to do anything and everything to help out and forward the missionary work here. The members are so important! We also have the opportunity to work with a lot of less-active members. It's been so much fun to see how the ward here does all that they can to fellowship them, as well as those investigating the Church- they truly have a genuine love for everyone.
One way that we have found very effective in finding people to share the Gospel with is by teaching English classes. It's a goldmine! The people who come there amaze me with their desire and diligence to learn and are so humble. They help me out with my Spanish as well!
Every day I think more and more that my companion, Hermana Barney, and I are related! We're both pretty quirky and I love it! She is such an amazing example to me of how a missionary should be. The love that she has for the people and her desires to serve them is so unselfish. She is such a great trainer and I'm thankful for her patience with me. She has such a magnetic and friendly personality that everyone is attracted to, and is a wonderful example of being "real" with the people and not adapting to "robot" missionary mode. I love her to pieces!
I'm not quite sure what else to say... Life is good, the Gospel is true, and I love you!!! Especially during times like this, it's good to know that we have something to believe in and hold onto. I know that as we put our faith and trust in the Lord, and have hope, that all will be well and we have no need to fear. He will never abandon us, and He knows exactly what we're going through. We are all His children and if we strive to do what's right, He will always watch over and protect us.
This week has flown by so fast! Tomorrow marks the 3 months in the mission already- crazy! Being out here on a mission truly has changed me completely and continues to each day- I'm excited to still have quite awhile left and look forward to all of the good things and hard work that lays ahead. There's nowhere else I'd rather be right now than here on a mission in Virginia, serving the Lord and His children, especially the Hispanic people- they are so receptive and ready to accept the Gospel into their lives. I love it!
The ward here is wonderful! The ward we go to is Spanish speaking. They are so willing to do anything and everything to help out and forward the missionary work here. The members are so important! We also have the opportunity to work with a lot of less-active members. It's been so much fun to see how the ward here does all that they can to fellowship them, as well as those investigating the Church- they truly have a genuine love for everyone.
One way that we have found very effective in finding people to share the Gospel with is by teaching English classes. It's a goldmine! The people who come there amaze me with their desire and diligence to learn and are so humble. They help me out with my Spanish as well!
Every day I think more and more that my companion, Hermana Barney, and I are related! We're both pretty quirky and I love it! She is such an amazing example to me of how a missionary should be. The love that she has for the people and her desires to serve them is so unselfish. She is such a great trainer and I'm thankful for her patience with me. She has such a magnetic and friendly personality that everyone is attracted to, and is a wonderful example of being "real" with the people and not adapting to "robot" missionary mode. I love her to pieces!
I'm not quite sure what else to say... Life is good, the Gospel is true, and I love you!!! Especially during times like this, it's good to know that we have something to believe in and hold onto. I know that as we put our faith and trust in the Lord, and have hope, that all will be well and we have no need to fear. He will never abandon us, and He knows exactly what we're going through. We are all His children and if we strive to do what's right, He will always watch over and protect us.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Finally Here
Letter dated February 4, 2009
So... VIRGINIA IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is absolutely breathtaking here and the people are incredible, especially the Spanish people! I couldn't be any happier! But first of all, let me back up a bit....
On Wednesday, January 28th I left the Provo MTC at 5 a.m. and headed to the airport. I was able to call home quick before our plane left around 8ish and we arrived in Cincinnati, Ohio. We were supposed to have only about an hour layover, but because of the bad weather, we ended up staying there for a total of 4 or 5 hours longer! Crazy! But that's alright, it was great! There were 15 of us traveling in our group of missionaries. All of them were English speaking missionaries, except for me and a cute Spanish sister missionary from Mexico. I looked in the airport to try to find Spanish people to talk to and test out my "butchered Spanish" :) , but didn't find many. But we had the opportunity to go and contact a lot of people, and share the message of the Gospel with them- it was great! I'm a pretty chatty person and usually talk to everyone, but I'm not going to lie- I was a bit nervous, but excited, to talk to people about the Gospel. It was awesome! Yes, I fell flat on my face many times, and continue to do so, but that's all a part of missionary work! It's good to just get thrown into it, even if you're not sure of what you're doing, and you'll get the hang of it and it will be fine. I'm excited to keep on making mistakes and being rejected and feeling a bit dumb- it's great- it's the best way to learn! We learn from our mistakes. Just keep on trying!
We finally got in Virginia around 8:30 or 9 p.m., and met the Mission President and some other missionaries in the area. They had planned for us to attend a baptism that evening, but our plane was a few hours late, so that didn't exactly happen. But that's alright- what an adventure!
I couldn't see much of Virginia because it was dark outside, but there were a lot of trees.... yay!!! I was excited to see it in the morning! We spent the night at the President's house and the next morning headed to meet my new companion. Her name is Sister Barney!!! How ironic!!! She's amazing!
So... VIRGINIA IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is absolutely breathtaking here and the people are incredible, especially the Spanish people! I couldn't be any happier! But first of all, let me back up a bit....
On Wednesday, January 28th I left the Provo MTC at 5 a.m. and headed to the airport. I was able to call home quick before our plane left around 8ish and we arrived in Cincinnati, Ohio. We were supposed to have only about an hour layover, but because of the bad weather, we ended up staying there for a total of 4 or 5 hours longer! Crazy! But that's alright, it was great! There were 15 of us traveling in our group of missionaries. All of them were English speaking missionaries, except for me and a cute Spanish sister missionary from Mexico. I looked in the airport to try to find Spanish people to talk to and test out my "butchered Spanish" :) , but didn't find many. But we had the opportunity to go and contact a lot of people, and share the message of the Gospel with them- it was great! I'm a pretty chatty person and usually talk to everyone, but I'm not going to lie- I was a bit nervous, but excited, to talk to people about the Gospel. It was awesome! Yes, I fell flat on my face many times, and continue to do so, but that's all a part of missionary work! It's good to just get thrown into it, even if you're not sure of what you're doing, and you'll get the hang of it and it will be fine. I'm excited to keep on making mistakes and being rejected and feeling a bit dumb- it's great- it's the best way to learn! We learn from our mistakes. Just keep on trying!
We finally got in Virginia around 8:30 or 9 p.m., and met the Mission President and some other missionaries in the area. They had planned for us to attend a baptism that evening, but our plane was a few hours late, so that didn't exactly happen. But that's alright- what an adventure!
I couldn't see much of Virginia because it was dark outside, but there were a lot of trees.... yay!!! I was excited to see it in the morning! We spent the night at the President's house and the next morning headed to meet my new companion. Her name is Sister Barney!!! How ironic!!! She's amazing!
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