"It just, it just got to hard."
"It's the hard that makes it great!"
-A League of Their Own
As I announced
last week, I have gone English. I am serving in the Pleasant Valley
Stake and we are working with one building/2 wards. Both wards have a
lot of potential and they're really excited to have missionaries all to
theirselves. Before this transfer, there was one set of sisters that
covered 2 stakes, working with each ward. Due to how many wards there
are, the sisters worked primarily in the other stake where they were
having more success. Now, we are getting more missionaries into our
mission and more senior couples so we are able to focus more on wards
and less on stakes, which is the goal.
To be honest, it
has been weird to be working in English -for example, I'll use Spanglish
and I get some weird looks because they don't speak Spanish so I need
to stop and re say things a lot- but it's only been a week, so
eventually I'll remember my English =) I really enjoy working with these
people and they are so willing to help us, I love their enthusiasm. We
have already met with a few of the ward members and they have all been
so warm to us.
Even though I may
feel a bit uncomfortable still, I know that I'm in the right place. Yes,
I do miss my Spanish speakers a lot, but adding more friends is a good
thing. Part of the gospel of Christ is that we can be sealed to our
families with the overall goal being to have everyone sealed to each
other. I know that the relationships I have are eternal and that I met
everyone I have for a reason. I don't know why quite yet why I'm in
English or why I'm in this area with this companion, but I do know that I
love my companion and I love those I'm serving.
I LOVE Sis.
Soakai! She is amazing! She has this light about her that radiates and
she loves everyone so quickly! (No, I'm not going to exclamation points
the entire letter =) ) She has a really positive attitude that all the
members can feel. Many people are surprised when she says that she's
been out less than a week because she is so willing to talk and work
with them. We haven't had too many lessons so far, most of which have
been member lessons, but she's more than willing to take her turn and
share the gospel. I have been doing my best at not speaking and we are
actually pretty close to 50/50 because I know that she'll speak up.
We have met few non-members so far and we have a return appointment for tomorrow!
I'm really excited to start teaching and working with her; her name is
Renee (I think that's how you spell it) and she's very open to speak
with anyone. She has a sincere desire to learn who she is, why she's
here, and what God has planned for her. She has great faith in Christ
and she's just super nice.
We are having a
blast so far! Nothing huge has happened (besides transfers =) ) so far
but I'm sure to have some awesome stories next week. I love you all and
I'm so grateful for everything everyone has done to help me be out here
and serving. Be good, remember who you are, and have a great week!
Love,
Sister Lindh
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| Being silly |
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| Sister Soakai trying on her winter clothing |
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