We went
down to transfers, it was a very sad drive down to the valley for the Sister Nelson and I.
The "Dream Team"
**(Mom insert)- One thing I love about these two girls is how they
shared everything- I would see Steph's stuff on her and Steph wearing
one of Sister Nelson's shirts- True Sisterhood when you can share like
that-
However we were in high spirits when we got to the mission
office because we were so excited for new adventures and opportunities
to grow. I found a spot next to my "mom" Sister Villoso, we sat there
looking at all the sisters I could potentially be companions with.
Sister Villoso leans over to me and says "i hope you get the one from
the Philippines"... AND I DID! Sister Villoso is now companions with
another tall Polynesian girl from Tonga, i wonder if this pattern will
continue? haha
Its the big joke now that the Filipino gene skipped a "generation." Anyway, Sister Tigno and I are getting along great, as soon as
we got in the car she turns to me with excitement and says, "who's our
first appointment?!" I already knew Id love this sister! The Lord
sent me a hard worker!
This pic- (left to right) "Granddaughter, Daughter, Grandma" haha-
So i
haven't driven in almost 12 weeks. Driving up the canyon was NUTS! I was
10 and 2, gripping the steering wheel so hard i thought i was gonna
break it off! All of those diesels and all the winding roads were scary!
On top of that we got lost! I was driving and all of a sudden I start
seeing signs for KAMAS, which is definitely NOT my area. All in all, we
almost died a couple of times, and we had an added hour to our journey
home.
Wednesday
We
had dinner at the Stake Presidents house, it was a great visit. A story
that he told us was very eye opening for me as a member of the church
and missionary. He talked about how when he visits wards, his goal is to
meet as many people in the congregation as possible since he's only
been Stake President for about 4 months. He relayed to us an experience
that he had after he attending a sacrament meeting for one of the wards.
He went to a guy sitting in the back, kind of keeping to himself. He
went up, introduced himself as the stake president, just a simple
introduction..that's it.
Later that Sunday
a woman came up to him and said that the same man he had introduced
himself to after sacrament cam up to her and said "The stake president
came up and introduced himself to me. I've never had the stake president
do that to me before." With tears in his eyes the Stake President
shared his feelings of how we need to help people feel loved, to help
them know that they are important.
In every ward there is someone sitting on the back row or someone
feeling left out, a simple "Hello" can have an effect beyond our
comprehension.
Sunday
We had dinner at Davida's house this Sunday,
she is doing great! She is constantly hungry to learn more and more
about the gospel.
I shared with her a scripture that I had read in my
personal study...
D&C..127:2-
But
nevertheless, deep water is what I am wont to swim in. It all has
become a second nature to me; and I feel, like Paul, to glory in
tribulation; for to this day has the God of my fathers delivered me out
of them all, and will deliver me from henceforth; for behold, and lo, I
shall triumph over all my enemies, for the Lord God hath spoken it.
I
shared my thoughts on it, and then Davida shared hers "Swimming in two
feet of water is a lot different then swimming in 12 feet of water. You
cant develop your skills in 2 feet of water." I thought that she put it
perfectly. Through trials we have the opportunity to grow, and
develop our skills.
Its been a week of swimming in deep water, but I have learned so much already.
On Tuesday
when Sister Tigno and I found out we were companions she said, "So,
since your a trainer that must mean your super obedient and an awesome
missionary huh?". I laughed a little and said to her "Oh no sister, it
means the Lord wants me to learn something." I think the same can be
said for any challenge, or trial... the Lord has something that he wants
us to learn.
Sister Tigno... I wore her out on her first day!
I'm having a blast out here in Park City! Yesterday
was my "I have a year left" mark, time is flying that's for sure. Just
trying to soak it up while i can. I love you all, and i love the Lord.
Keep it fresh. Keep it fly. Keep it righteous.
Sister Efnor
Just a pic of me with one of my favorite families!
