Well, it's been quite the frustrating week to say the least. So last Wednesday we found out we are not doing transfer meetings anymore. Now we will get called Tuesday nights where we are going and who our new companion is.... Well 10:36 pm last night, I get the call....TRANSFERRED. do I know where or with who? Nope...I should have been told but I just got told to meet at a building in Columbus at 9 am Thursday. I have been an emotional wreck but that's okay..ha. The hardest thing is to realize that my last week in Fairborn and with Sister Harris was spent in bed. Why was I in bed you ask? Here is the story....
Last Wednesday I went back to the doctors and was told I had pneumonia. I've been on bed rest since then so President and Sister Daines have had different sets of sisters come to our area everyday so that work can still be done. We had Sister Meyers, Sister Slater, Sister Lewis, Sister Nissalke, Sister Sly, and Sister Lang. One would go out with Sister Harris and the other would stay in with me. It's been cool to be able to see different sisters since that never happens because we are the only sisters in our district. It was pretty cool to have Sister Nissalke, my MTC companion, come work in our area. She stayed in with me for the first few hours of the day on Monday and we were able to catch up which was such a tender mercy.
I was thankful that other sisters were so willing to come help in our area but it's been the most frustrating thing to endure. I've come to have a deeper love for the work and it's been extremely hard not being able to go out to work. I understand that I need to rest and take it easy so that I will be a healthy advocate in the work. I was able to attend Hari and Tabathas baptisms Saturday and attend all 3 hrs of church on Sunday. It took a lot of energy out of me and it was a bit frustrating to not be able to go through those short hours and feel like I have strength. It's been a trial but definitely a learning experience. I'm so proud of the work Sister Harris has accomplished the past week. She has achieved so much, though it's hard to not be a part of it, I'm so proud of her and wouldn't want anything else for the area.
I know that this miracle could not have happened if there had not been so many prayers--pleading for Heavenly Fathers help. Tabatha is an inspiration. After months of lessons, then only a week and a half of setting a baptismal date, she had the trust to do through with it. The whole baptism was such a spiritual experience. With her former missionaries, a few members of the ward, and her daughter to support her, she was so overwhelmed with Love. This was the most spiritual baptism I have ever experienced. I feel like Gods Love for her just enveloped the room--so strong it was almost tangible. The woman who gave a talk before Tabatha entered the waters, was so moving. She testified of how God will never leave us alone--especially when we have the Holy Ghost with us. Since receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost she has felt so much more strength and clarity. Heavenly Father is such in the details of our lives...he even made it a beautiful day of 60 degrees. I know that this miracle was wrought by faith.
It's been sorta hard being sick away from home but Sister Harris helped me so much. She is such an incredible missionary and I feel so blessed to be able to have worked with her. I feel like our companionship was really focused on following the promptings of the spirit. This past week has definitely been a trial and leaving at this time is definitely a trial I will have to endure but I am putting my trust in my Father In Heaven. I know that I have a loving Heavenly Father and Savior. I know the Book of Mormon is true. He knows where I'm need and what is best for me. I know that through our Saviors atonement we can receive strength not of our own. Until Monday.., thanks for all the love and support.
XOXO
Sister Detamore
1. When we found out about pneumonia..
2. Tabithas baptism, love her!
3. An 9 yr old took this picture....so I'll send it home lol.
4. Even while I'm sick, she makes me laugh. Oh I'm going to miss her so much...
5. Two of those sisters taught Tabatha and then Tabithas daughter, Syd.
Sis. Nissalke, MTC companion
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