OKAY!
First of all. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! I got off Skype, and sister ward said how funny it was that I didn't even say happy mother’s day the whole time! SORRY! I was so distracted about being able to see you! And it was so much fun! I loved LOVED loved seeing all of you, and what a wonderful thing that Becca and the boys were there. It was so fun to have a real conversation a little bit with Benjamin! He is so grown up!
So so much has happened since then. I think I told you that President Ogden basically promised Sister Hedemark and me that we would be able to stay together one more transfer. So we were really happy about that, because we work really well and hard together, and have had TONS of success. Like standard of excellence 4 out of the 5 weeks thus far. But the president called us on Monday morning to tell us that we should "enjoy the time we have with each other". Oh man, we were so sad. Basically he told us one of us was being transferred. So Monday was crazy, all the way up until the time the president called and asked if I’d be willing to train a new sister missionary in Harborne. Of course I said yes, but boy, I was SCARED! That night I barely slept at all. I was very worried.
So Tuesday, we made the most of our last day together, and had so many lessons, and took tons of pictures, and barely even ate, we were so busy. In fact, we left the house in the morning without any food on us, and we experienced a very cool promise answered. In 3 Nephi 13:31-33 "therefore take no thought, saying, what shall we eat? Or, what shall we drink? Or, wherewithal shall we be clothed? For your heavenly father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you." And while we were at a lesson, the father of the lady who we were teaching - who knows zero English - went and bought us a loaf of bread each just because. Promised blessings! That day, oh man, we were exhausted. We did so much. We visited so many people, and it was a good good day. But exhausting. We got home, planned like mad, and packed and cleaned like there was no tomorrow. But there was a tomorrow. I don't actually understand that phrase at all; it doesn't really apply here, but oh well.
So yeah. On Wednesday, it was transfers! We left early, and got to the mission home. And had a grand time talking to all the elders and sisters. It is really fun to go to transfers. I would like to go when I am not getting transferred so I am not so stressed out. But it was great. And almost all the sisters were there. So I got to hug Sister Pope for a long time. And that was good! She is staying in Evesham and she is also becoming a "mother" as am I! So we both got to go into the training meeting with President Ogden. About 15 new missionaries came in, and 3 new sisters, and so Sister Pope Sister Nadsady and I are training. President Ogden talked about how sacred of a responsibility we have upon us to train the new missionaries. And how these new missionaries will be the leaders when the new mission president comes at the end of their missions. And we got to hear all about our "greenies". Oh, I was so nervous. I did not feel at all adequate. Especially in Harborne! It’s just so big, and there is so much to do and to remember. But then I met Sister Baker, and she's great! So it is all good. Sister Baker is originally from Seattle Washington, but then has subsequently moved around to England, Spain, Russia, and China. Her dad works for Boeing. She is great, and seems like a really great missionary, and we get along already! She is ready to work hard, and take very few lunch and dinner breaks, so she is ready for this area! After transfers and a lot of pictures, we came home, and got her all unpacked, and then we had three lessons last night. It was great.
And now today, we have had an awesome day! Every lesson has gone through. And it's just gone really great. We taught peter this morning. And I have been having really good feelings about Peter. He is just great. And then we brought up baptism, and he said that it's something that he has been thinking about lately, and thinks he wants to!!! We asked him to pray about when he would like to! We are so excited for him! I’m so grateful for the Book of Mormon, and that it has really changed him. He’s awesome!
Biyu is getting baptized on Saturday, and it is going to be so great! His friend Daniel (who was baptized just a few weeks ago), is baptizing him, and we are so excited. And I’m really happy that sister Hedemark will be able to come back for it! It’s great!
So things are going great. I am really learning to rely on the spirit. And things are going really well. Sister Baker is a joy to work with, and we get along great. I am excited to train, and to be trusted by the lord and by President Ogden in this great responsibility. It is definitely stretching me. And it is hard. But it is great. And I am grateful for the challenges in life that help me grow and stretch and learn.
I love this gospel! I love everything about it. And I love that all that we promise people WORKS! Like, read the Book of Mormon, and pray about it, and you WILL find out for yourself that it's true IF you have a sincere heart, real intent, and faith in Christ. So DO IT! If you don't have a Book of Mormon, anyone that is reading this. Go onto Mormon.org and request one. It’s free. And it's vital to our salvation. So do it! Just try the promise out. Test it. I know it's true by the power of the Holy Spirit. And I love it with all my heart. I am so happy! And I love this gospel! I love you all!
Love,
SISTER Annie Clark
ps. Marissa, I love you and I am so proud of you! I am sorry for what you have to go through right now, but you are an inspiration, and I love you!
Pss. hailey! Your graduation announcement is AMAZING. You look incredible! I have your picture up. You are awesome! Congrats on being a university graduate. Scary! We are not old enough for this! Good luck on your finals! I love you!
Pss. mom, can I get Nicole’s email please?
Pass. Kelly, if you are reading this. WRITE me. You are pregnant, and I didn’t find out from you! But I forgive you, if you WRITE me!!! I love you dearly!
I love you all! All my love heaped up pressed down and running over!
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