On The Flip Side

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Well this week was crazy and hard. So here's what went down:

Monday: We got our transfer text and confirmed the Sis Cluff was leaving. We thought she was, but that sealed the deal. So, we got our stuff done and played volleyball with our zone and that was super fun! It reminded me of playing it with my district in the MTC which was always a party and full of laughs. After that we had our regular lessons that night and Sis Cluff said goodbye to them which was so sad I almost started crying. Let's just say I'll probably be a wreck when I actually have to leave. Once we got back home, Sis Cluff started packing.

Tuesday: Lots of goodbyes and packing to say the least. I just kept thinking about the fact that my new companion was on her way to Washington all day. SO WEIRD! I was just there 12 weeks ago! It was just really weird. But we went and saw some members that night that Sis Cluff wanted to say goodbye to and then packed up the rest of her stuff.

Wednesday: TRANSFERS! We headed down to the mission office that morning and then I went into the chapel with the other trainers and we met our new companions. My comp is Sis VanDenakker and she's from Layton UT and is the sweetest! It all happened so fast compared to when I came out. We got to introduce them to other missionaries that were there for transfers and then we went to work. We went and saw Sis Davis and Sis VanDenakker killed it! We didn't have a scripture planned to share so I thought of one as we were talking and she just jumped right in and shared her thoughts and testimony. It was so awesome! She's amazing and just ready to jump in and try things.

On our way to transfers

Sister VanDenakker, Me, and Sister Cluff

Thursday: We went to District Council and that was great. We then had a lesson with our friends the Belkonens and that went pretty well. We read the Book of Mormon with them and talked about prayer. Donna and Tina both read some verses and that was really awesome. We didn't have a very exciting finding time that day. There weren't a lot of people willing to talk or home but ya know that happens.

Friday: We went to the Zoo for service and it was Sis VanDenakkers first time so that was super fun. We did some weeding and cleaned the windows or the sloth cage. We did our studies when we got back and then finding time was awesome! We talked to 3 people that were pretty interested! 2 of them had studied with missionaries before. One person saw us from across the road and asked if we were Jehovah's witness😂...nope definitely not! But we got to talk with her and she said she would come and check out our church service sometime! We gave her our card and then she also said she might need help moving some boxes out of storage and we were like "we'd love to help you!" So that was awesome! The rest of the night was weekly planning so yeah....

Fanny Pack Friday

Saturday: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST MOM IN THE WORLD!! I hope it was the best day ever! Lots of weekly planning again but we got to visit a less active member who is in a rehab center and she was so happy that we came by. We were able to have a really good lesson with her and she told us to come back soon. We had a dinner appointment with the activity day girls but only one was able to make it but it was still so fun! The member who's house we were at had the cutest Halloween decorations! She had plates, cups, napkin rings, napkins and whole shebang! Her whole house was decked out! It was pretty awesome! We then had a lesson with Pam and talked about the importance of personal revelation. It is so important for us to know how our Heavenly Father speaks to us because, as our prophet has said, we won't be able to survive without it in these last days.

Sunday: Church was so good and definitely what I needed! Training is hard and I have learned how much I need my Savior's help and that through the Atonement He can help me to help Sis VanDenakker. She has already taught me so much and I can't wait to see what we can do in this area.

Well, that was the crazy week. Like I said before, training is hard and I'm seeing the flip side of helping a brand new missionary become the best missionary she can be. I have learned to put my trust in my Heavenly Father because He knows her and the people in our area the best. He knows where we need to be and who is prepared to hear the truth. I love the gospel and that I am out here sharing the light of Christ with those around me. I hope you all have a good week and feel free to keep me updated on y'alls lives! I love and miss you all!

Kia Kaha
Sister Twede:)

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