Hello All!
What a week. There's been tender mercies and miracles up the wazoo here in Augusta, and so many tears shed, along with Lobstah, lots of men giving me their numbers (creeeeeeepers), and so many hugs and kisses (from old grandmas of course). Who knew leaving an area would be so hard. Yesterday we sang "God be with you till we meet again" as a quartet (us missionaries) and had the congregation join in for the third. Yeah, everyone was bawling. We 4 augustar missionaries really got close to this ward, but i had the most overwhelming sense of peace that this isn't goodbye, There will be a glorious reunion in the Celestial Kingdom for sure. Sister Wray's had the hardest time of us all. She's staying here along with Elder Flake and both will be getting Senior Companions. All I know is this area is going to just flourish. She really is finding her place and is such a powerful missionary. I've been blessed to learn so much from her. I feel like when you train, the trainer really learns the most, not the trainee.
One thing I've learned this week is the meaning of the scripture "i will go before your face..." The Lord isn't just standing in front of us, He has already walked the path, and is now walking it again a few steps ahead of us. He is preparing blessings right before our face, we just need to have faith and walk towards the unknown and believe they are there awaiting us, because they are. I can't even explain the feelings I have as I leave Augusta, and head to the mission office. Every natural part of me wants to feel like "you didn't come here to serve in an office" and that this will be the hardest transition... but instead i just feel peace. YES it's going to be so hard. It's going to take some time to adjust, but the Lord has already walked my path through there and blessings, blessings far in excess than I can imagine are just waiting for me. This is a time for faith, not fear. This is a time for trust, not doubt. This is a time for me to grow even more, to impact the people of New England in a new way. I believe He is placing me here because this is where I will impact the most people i can in the next 6 weeks. There's a purpose for all. I just need to be believing, and I am. Doesn't mean it won't be hard or that the pain will go away, but I believe, I trust, and I know all will be well. Sometimes that's all we need to know before moving forward.
My only goal in the Augusta area was to leave it with Christ's imprint more so then when I found it. I think of my patriarchal blessing when it says "you have a great ability to love people, and to have them love you" today in my studies i read 3 Nephi 10 and just asked "dear Savior, what is it like to be thee Savior?" I had the overwhelming sensation of the spirit, and the words came "love. what it's like to be the Savior is to love". My purpose has been complete. I love these people with all of my heart, and I know I am loved right back. I take no credit, for the Lord has blessed me with this gift. Charity is just unreal.
As of tomorrow i'll no longer be a Mainer. Sad day. I so fit with these crazy people. It's pretty awesome. I feel right at home. They are just the biggest teddy bears and lovers and givers in the world, with a twist of insanity. I LOVE IT. I loveeeeee MAINE.
Well people, wherever you are, i hope you realize how loved you are by your Heavenly Father, your Savior, and by me. Not one prayer of yours goes unfelt by me, and not one person goes unprayed for by me! I love you all!
Sister Cloward
Jenna!!! We just committed her to baptism! She's a sweetie. She has every odd against her, but through the Lord all things are possible, so keep her in your prayers people!!
Ohhh Richard... he works at the Subway Bishop Owen of the Gardiner (gardnah) ward. yes, I have had free Subway every Monday for 6 months. never again. Anways, he insisted we come over to meet Charlie his cat. I wish you could see where his other hand is... AWKWARD. He's super awesome though. He gave me his address and email and number so you better believe i'm gonna convert him from Bedford next transfer!
these women. their impact on me will never ever ever be forgotten.
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