Hello friends and family. (': Our p-day is a little weird this week.
We have the time from 10 am-12 pm to email then the rest of our o-day will be Wednesday 10am-4pm because we will being going to the temple.
So my communication time is very short this week.
Well, let's just say the past couple days have been crazy!!! My companion and I were doubled in and opened a new area that has been closed for awhile. We are in Marysville, OH. It's SO different from other areas I've been in. It's definitely country and our area is huge! But we love it (: I've never felt so needed in an area before.
Saying goodbye to Powell definitely was hard but I feel like I was put here for a reason. This area hasn't been worked the best in the past but we are going to change that. I have falling in love with this area is such a short 5 days! My new companion is Sister Clark from Manderson, Wyoming! She came out a transfer after me and she is incredible! I love her!!!(':
This ward is absolutely incredible! They haven't had sisters in over a year and they just wrapped their arms around us. Due to opening a new area, we had absolutely no food and very low budget due to it being the middle of the month but we have tons of members reach other and help us fill our fridge and cupboards. The Marysville Ward has a desire to help others (less active and nonmembers) receive the blessings of the restored gospel. I am so excited to work here with this ward!
We have two progressing investigators that we are so excited to work with! T is a medical student who has a baptismal date for July 9th. Due to his schedule, it's hard to get ahold of him but he is making changes so he can have more time for the gospel. He changed his work schedule so he could come to church more now! Please pray that we can get in more contact and he will be prepared for the 9th! Our second one is Clement, he is dating a member in the Dublin ward and doing great! He isn't read to set a date for baptism yet but we will get him there. Hopefully this week! Pray for clement to accept baptism please. Other than that we have a lot of finding time!
Yesterday we met an older guy named K. He didn't hear very well so pretty much we were yelling to him through his screen door. We had about a 10 minute conversation of him saying we would be wasting our time on him and him asking questions; he didn't want us coming back.
He looked me in the eyes and asked me why I was doing this for 18 months all day every day. That question hit me. I quickly pondered it and many answered fluttered into my mind....my eternal family, my best friends baptism last year, the temple. Etc. I bore a simple testimony of why I was on a mission. Throughout the rest of the conversation, his heart soften and we watch as the spirit worked with him. We testified that we had more to share and has he held the restoration pamphlet, he said "I guess you'll have to come back after I read this." We are so excited to go teach K again tomorrow and help him learn by the spirit. I'm grateful for this experience because it taught me why I was on a mission. My decision to serve became even more clear and deeper.
A from Powell was baptized and I was able to attend! It was such a beautiful day and I'm thankful I was able to watch her father baptize her. Sister Birchett and I sang "I Need Thee Every Hour" at the baptism. It was so nice to see her again. I love sister B❤️ It was also nice to officially say goodbye to some members. I definitely miss that ward. R came to the baptism and it made me SO happy to see her! She looked at me and said, "I could hear your voice in the back of my head telling me to get to the baptism. So I decided I probably should come." We were able to help her make incredible steps last week and I know the Powell sisters will continue to help her!
The past few days I've taken a walk down memorial lane. A year ago yesterday I received my mission call to the Ohio Columbus Mission. I remember that day like it was yesterday. My best friend, Kira, and I were at Walmart getting flour when my mom sent me a picture of the envelope. I remember jumping up and down in Walmart, screaming, and popping the flour all over us. I remember all the love and support I received from neighbors, friends, and family. I have reflected on the past few months and I'm thankful every single day that I chose to serve a full-time mission. There are days were it's thought but it doesn't change the love I have for the work. I've been able to strengthen my own testimony as I help others develop their own. I've come to understand who my Savior is better and what He has done for me. I've gained a deep testimony of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. I know this is exactly where I need to be. A year ago today, my best friend, Justin, was baptized. It was one of the most spiritual and special days of my life. I'm so thankful I was able to be a part of his journey as he learned of the restored gospel. I've seen the changes that have been made in his life because of the gospel, prepared and receive his patriarchal blessing and temple endowment.
This is a motivator for me every single day. I desire that for each of my investigators. Im thankful for EVERYONE who has loved and supported me while I've been gone. It's been such a huge blessing to have so many people cheering me on.
I know this work is true. I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the Lords kingdom on the earth today. I've gained an absolute love for the Book of Mormon and I know that it is the word of God. I'm SO thankful for the restoration and the we have he opportunity to live during it. I know the Lord lives and He is my personal Savior. He is the Savior of the World. I so testify in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. Until next week, thanks for all the support!
XOXO,
Sister Detamore
Marysville ❤️
Someone sent me this pic haha
Ice Cream our favorite treat here in OH
Alyssa's baptism
Sister Clark ❤️
I got to hold a kitty ❤️
Cookies left on our doorstep
No comments:
Post a Comment