Chapter 19: Transfers!

Hey everyone! I hope you all had an amazing week. This week has been so crazy and busy, and we took our turn in the Visitors' Center this last P-Day. Which is why you are getting this email today! 


This past week was transfers, and I am staying here in Lakeridge. But, I have a new companion! Her name is Sister Vance, and she is amazing! I am so excited to serve with her this transfer, and I will keep you all updated on the little and big miracles that we see throughout the next 5 weeks! 


This past week we finally got to meet with Teresa, who is a lady that we have been trying to meet with for such a long time. It was so nice, and she is so sweet! Hopefully we can go back and share a message with her soon!


Then on Sunday, we had a lesson with Lorelai, and it went so well! She is absolutely incredible, and she told us that she might want to go on a mission someday! And she isn't even baptized yet, so it was really awesome. We invited her to read a chapter in the Book of Mormon, and she told us to give her two instead of just one! It was so crazy! 


On Tuesday, we got to have a zone activity and we played gatorball. Which is a missionary sport, and it is so much fun! I did get hit in the shins twice and kicked a few times, but it's all good. Then we spent the rest of the day in the Visitors Center which is always so much fun. 


Spiritual Thought: One verse from the Book of Mormon that I really liked this week is 1 Nephi 17:3. I love how it tells us that if we keep the commandments God will help support us throughout the good and the bad times. I know that I have seen examples of this in my own life and that God truly does help and love us. 


I love you all and have an incredible week! 


Love, 
- Sister Willie


Pictures/Video:
- Sandwiches & BOM
- the elders were giving each other haircuts, and they decided to vacuum any loose hair off
- Elder Brooksby "hitting the gritty" 

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