Hellloooooo from Augusta!!!
Week five in transfer 5, complete. And guess what folks. I'll be here another transfer! that means six months and 1/3of my mission in the coolest place in the world. Im pretty happy about that! Ill also be keeping my companion. My first time not getting a new companion after 6 weeks! Whoop!
Sister wray had an appointment in NH by the mission office, and we had to stop there to pick up supplies for the fair we had Saturday. We were about to leave after sister wray met with president, when he grabbed my hand and asked if he could meet with me. Shoot I couldn't pass that offer up! The spirit was unreal the whole entire time we talked. He asked about Sister W and her progress, and told me how her countenance has completely transformed. He then told me how Sister Berg is on fire now, and Sister Buxton as well. He started to cry, paused, and said "Sister Cloward. This is your mission. They are your mission." I know it to be true. He said the greatest work we can do is in strengthening our companions. He affirmed what the Lord had told me a few weeks ago, that He has called me to not only to go and find, but to strengthen those who are already in His fold. I am completely okay with that. Sometimes Satan grabs me and tries to get my to think "okay. when is it my turn?" but I have recognized that through the most selfless acts, we are becoming stronger. We are truly changing into someone who is a greater exemplar of Christ, and that's why we are here! So, really, I feel like I have the better end. It is so so hard. But I am growing in patience and charity and many other things.
So, a super cool miracle. Saturday we had the Windsor fair. We had a booth and would rotate with the elders between walking and being seen and then manning the booth with ward members. While walking, a man named Marcellano from Ecuador said "Hola Hermana's". he took me completely by surprise. We got to talking and turns our he is a LA who has just moved to maine and hasn't been to church yet and doesn't know where to go. I got the church info and challenged him to go to church next sunday, and told him I want him to receive the blessings of the sacrament. He was taken back, then said you know I want that too. Especialy for my young family. We brought a referral card to get some info but customers came and he couldn't talk. So today, he has been on my mind all morning and I prayed for a miracle today. Well everyone, ask and ye surely shall receive! Right now we are in a flood watch, so the fair was cancelled today. We are walking the aisles of walmart, when out pops marcellano and his son buying supplies to clean up the flood in his booth! AHHH glorious! Needless to say, we got his contact info, had a nice chat, and will be sending the Bangor missionaries his way.
Some other crazy miracles happened this week and I so wish I could share but... I am on my way to Freeport to SEE MY FIRST LIGHTHOUSE and see the ocean!!! Mom. you know im stoked for this.
Oh ya!!! Morrighans baptism is this week!! I have sure loved working with her. She is seriously one of the brightest young girls I have ever met, and already has a sense of spiritual maturity way beyond her years. The Lords hand has been so prominent in her conversion, it's been a really neat thing to watch and be a part of.
The work is really hastening. We may not be teaching 20 lessons a week, but I am confident that the work I do every moment is what He wants me to be doing. One more quick story then I really will be off haha. So... It was Thursday early morning, 2:01 to be exact, when I wake up to some beeps and Sister Wray calling my name. Our carbon monoxide alarm was going off. So one thing we have to do every night is text "in and safe" because one of the elders in our missions friend died from carbon monoxide on his mission and he felt like it could have been resolved if they had texted that. Don't ask. It doesn't make sense to me either. But anyways! So its going off, we get it to stop, and we get on our knees. I prayed for direction. I prayed to know if we should leave, or if we were to go back to bed. The spirit boldly assured we were to stay there. S. Wray goes back to bed, I shut off the lights, and then I once again got on my knees. I don't think ive ever said a more fervent prayer in my life. I plead for so much forgiveness. I prayed to know that if I were to die that night, would I happily embrace my maker in comfort knowing I belonged in His presence forever? Man. It's a beautiful thing to get the confirmation that you would. My body felt like it was being electrocuted from head to toe, the spirit was that bold. I realized that I knew I would be dying imperfect, but my heart... My heart strives to always be in the right place and that is what truly matters. I finished my pray asking for specific blessings upon many people I love, climbed into bed, and was pretty sure that was it because of a prior experience I had a month or two before. Mom, I didn't tell you that one cause ididnt want to freak you out. Nor will I tell you until im home. But anyway, im still here so no need to worry! The church is true, and each moment I get to try and help other people recognize that. I love this work, I love my area, and I am learning that His will will always be done.
Loveeee
Sister Cloward
New skill....dang flies
Windsor Fair
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