October 29, 2019

Salut à tous! This was transfer week and it was really crazy! I got my new companion sister Livingstone and I seriously love her so much! I can tell that this transfer is going to be truly amazing! She is so fun and happy and so hard working. We are going to see miracles:) We have been doing a lot of work with the members. They are all very on board and every one of them knows at least one person who needs to find some peace in their lives. We just invite them to bring them unto Christ in whatever way they feel inspired to. It can be as bold as inviting them to sit down with us, or as simple as praying for them. But we have asked them to do those things consistently and naturally. I know that by doing that, people will come to Christ and his gospel on their own. Just like President Uchtdorf stated. I feel like there are good things coming up for the Greenwood area this next transfer. I want to do my part and try to be the best missionary I can be for the people in this area. I had a very special experience last week that I just wanted to share as well. I had mentioned before that I had met a lady in our ward that had known my dad back when she was living in Halifax. During our last visit, she pulled out this huge binder (one of many) that was just chock full of notes and pictures and letters. She had kept it all these years and during that time missionaries had written in it, including my dad. She found a note that he had written her. It was short and simple, but so priceless to me. I am so grateful that she faithfully kept them all these years. I have a testimony of the importance of keeping record. We all need to be journaling and writing memories and beautiful experiences down. Their worth will only grow with time. And the connections we will make in the future because of them will be of so much worth to us. It's like President Phillips always used to tell me, "there is a power in connectivity." I know that it is not a coincidence that I am here in Greenwood at this time. I know that everything the Lord does, he does for a reason, and if we let him, he can show us what those reasons are, whether in this life or the next. I am so honored and grateful to be a missionary at this time. What an exciting time to spread the gospel! I love the work, I love my Savior, the gospel is true!