Happy Halloween!!!
This week we had
two ward parties to attend because of Halloween; both were awesome and
we had a great time meeting more of the members in each of our wards. We
even got to meet a few non-members and less actives who like the
activities! I loved being able to mingle and be a bit silly with the
kids; I even went through a haunted house with my companion. It was
terrifying! The cub scouts did a great job of scarring all of us. I
especially loved the cupcake walk because I got to walk with cute little
kids and earn a cupcake! I love pastries if you haven't noticed. ;)
We also had a
couple of meetings this week; on Tuesday we had a meeting for new
missionaries and their trainers. It was a great meeting where we
received some more instruction and training on how to be good
missionaries. The Spirit was really strong and it was cool to see other
trainers and trainees. The best part for me was when President and Sis.
Jaggi gave a training together. I loved the Spirit they brought but I
also loved how they worked in unison. They are great examples of
companions working in unity and of loving each other. They pointed out
the future application for us, obviously being marriage; a few of us may
have puked a bit in our mouths :)
While we were at
the office, I had previously ordered a new badge, one that was in
English, and it was available for me to pick up. I went and got it but
didn't put it on until we had another break. I went in the bathroom and
waited until the others had left, then I took off my Spanish badge. Now,
I had been mentally preparing for this, I knew it was coming, and yet I
still started to cry. It broke my heart to take off the tag I have been
wearing for over a year, signifying the end of my Spanish for now, and I
couldn't stop from crying. I felt really bad that I was crying because I
don't want other English missionaries to feel that I don't want to be
here, but I was still really sad. Sister Jaggi noticed that I had red
eyes (because everything can be seen in my face :) ) and asked what was
wrong. I explained and she sympathized then testified that I'll use this
experience, of trusting the Lord so, after the mission and throughout
my whole life. I felt better until lunch time.
Now, normally I
get really excited for food and we had Chick-fil-A sandwiches, which are
amazing! so I felt like I was going to get better. Then, part way
through the lunch, Sister Lemmons (one of the sisters in the office)
came up to me for my trunky call. This call is major in a missionary's
life because it means that the church is buying your plane ticket; that
means you're close to going home. I started crying again; then the
sisters who were around me also got their trunky call (they go home the
same time as me) and they were crying as well. Why do I share this
story? To just testify once again of how much God loves us. I'm glad
this had been done in person rather than by phone because I was with
others who gave me support. Also, I had the second half of the meeting
to attend and so I could be distracted and move forward. Truly God is
merciful to me. After that meeting we had a musical fireside practice
and then we went back to our area.
On Thursday we had
a mission tour, which I posted a piece of on Facebook, and it was
amazing! I loved feeling the Spirit so strongly and to work with my
fellow missionaries to learn and grow with Elder Christensen and Elder
Nattress. It was an amazing experience that taught me multiple things; I
can't share them all, but I hope to incorporate them into my life and
you'll see the difference.
I don't know if
anything else major happened this week; we keep trucking along, trying
to find new people to teach, and working with members. I love the work
we do and I'm really excited to see this area grow.
I love you all and I hope you have a great week! Remember who you are!
Love,
Sister Lindh
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