Letter 2/8/10

Well, we got the call this morning, indicating what’s going on for this transfer. Sister Halladay is being transferred and I’m staying. We don’t know where she’s going yet, or who my or her new companion is going to be. One of use or any of the sisters could be training because of the 6 new missionaries coming in this transfer, one of them is a sisters. We’ve known who she is for a while, Kimberly Kiddo because the Milsteads (a family in the ward) found out online. I understand that either tonight of tomorrow morning the trainer, whoever she is, will find out what she’s training, Exciting, no?

Last night was interesting. The only thing that went according to plan was that we went to church. Kristina’s still not baptized. She cancelled twice in 2 days. So…we don’t know if she’ll really be baptized any time soon. She says she has not worries or concerns aside form not feeling well, but both Sis Halladay and I and the Bishop feel there is something more, but we don’t know what on earth it could possibly be. So we did what we could and later on that night, the bishop called and invited us over. Initially it was just to eat, but then he asked if we were allowed to play games. So we play rummikube and part of Phase 10 while we (the bishop, his wife and daughter and the two of us) discussed what we could do for Kristina, our other investigators and the ward.

We had a blast and it was the first time we’d been able to really just sit down with them and get things hashed out all the way, not just in the PEC or anything like that. We were able to see where he was coming from and us him. Not to mention we all laughed and joked and were really open and comfortable with everything. During that time I thought to myself that I could handle staying here if I was needed

I have learned a lot the last two transfers. Sis. Halladay and the ward and our investigators have made me grow in so many ways. I’ve really been working on charity. I know that’s one of the things that will help me to the most, not only through the mission, but my entire life.

I’ve learned a lot in the way of communication. Sis Halladay & I both sometimes have a hard time communication, but within the last few days things have really fallen into place and we both have been able to not judge and not feel judged. It’s been really nice we’ve had to go through harder times, but they help us enjoy the good times all the more, which is really nice.

I’m really excited for the reunions! It’s a little crazy that they are happen one right after the other and right when I finish my mission! I have a feeling that you all will pick me up, I’ll get released…from the bishop/stake pres in Orem? We’ll have the reunions, then I’ll go to school? I don’t know, but it’s kind of crazy how things are working out.

Poor Sister Halladay. She’s had to say goodbye to all people that we’ve been working with, etc. She’s been in this area for 6 months. She’s had a lot of ups & downs, but she’s going to miss it. She’s trying not to cry a lot, but every once and a while her head leaks.

It’s going to be a long day tomorrow and tonight. Oh, I don’t know if I mentioned, but we got message today from a sister in our ward, fro free. It was nice. She also balanced us, so our bodies are adjusting to it. :) Sister Halladay needed it the most.

Sister Hallady is training. She’s freaking out a little bit. She doesn’t want to train, but I know she’ll do great! :)