Wow, what a week. So my title literally is what my week consisted of.
A lot of different reuniting this week. It's been so cool to look back on the last 11 1/2 months and see the memories I've made, people I've met, and so much more. Serving a full-time mission is something I'll NEVER regret.
We went to Columbus Zoo today. So so fun. Sister Birchett and her comp was there, Sister Harris and her comp were there, and other sisters were there the same time! It was so much fun to be back in Powell for sometime...(since that's where the zoo is). Sister Clark and I fed giraffes today. (': I'm sorry Jenessa, I know you're jealous.
This week I went on exchanges with the one and only SISTER HARRIS.
Yes, my old companion is now a Sister Training Leader. Talk about a tender mercy. Seriously, I love her so very much. It was such a great day to be able to work with her again. She is such a huge example in my life. Love her <3333.
AHHHHH. I WENT TO FAIRBORN, MY FIRST AREA. I was able to witness my investigator Kathy get baptized (': it was the most beautiful baptism.
Darrell and Kathy were married Friday night then Kathy was baptized Saturday. Darrell has some obstacles to overcome before he gets baptized but he will be baptized in the next couple weeks. <3 All of us 5/6 sisters that taught that beautiful family sang a musical number together and each bore our testimonies. It was so beautiful. They've gone through a lot of rivers, climbed mountains, and endured a lot to get to this point. BUT the Lords timing is perfect. This was all suppose to be part of their journey. Darrell came up to me at the end and said, "we wouldn't be here without you." I told him it was the spirit of God and the Lord. He said "you brought the spirit into our home." As I sat at that baptism, it hit me how important this work is.
This is the Lord’s work and truly changes the lives of others. I also was able to see my trainer, Sister Wolf. That was such a bittersweet experience. She goes home in two months and I'm going to miss her so much ):
Unfortunately, this week one of our investigators had to go to the emergency room when we were with them...so President Daines gave us the okay to go visit in the hospital. It was such a scary experience...but I learned the Lord’s timing is everything. We needed to be where we were, with the members we were with, for our investigator and their health. As I walked the hospital halls, my desire to be a nurse grew. It oddly enough was comforting to be in a hospital again...I miss working at the hospital. But, our investigator is doing good and should be back home now!
Ah, cool story. So we met this 8th grader and referred us to J across the street. Well, a J doesn't live there but we met J on Wednesday! He is such a prepared soul. Seriously, the Lords timing is perfect. We extended soft baptism on his door step and went back Friday to teach him the restoration. It was such a powerful lesson.
I've never been in such a powerful lesson! The member we brought bore her testimony and shared her conversion story. There almost wasn't a dry eye in the room! He accepted baptism for October 1st that night!
Sunday morning we went to his house to explain church service...he was ready to go at 8:45 and church wasn't until 9:30. The whole time we talked about church he said he was anxious in a good way to go. He went all three hrs and loved it! After priesthood he said, "we talked about home teaching. That is such a Great idea." Us: "Jerry, you get home teachers when you are baptized." Jerrys eyes get big:"really?!
That's so cool". Ah, it is so great! We have a lesson at a members house with him tonight. Please pray for him. That he can receive a witness of the truthfulness of Joseph smith and that no opposition will pull him away.
The groupies the nickname we have give our 4 friends haha. E, R, and A are doing fantastic! They are absolutely incredible. We had a fantastic lesson Friday and it was so powerful with the member we brought. They desire to change. E said he talked to Eand she is doing Better health wise....she said she misses and loves us so much. )': ah, I miss her! Please pray for them individually for strength and support.
Ch is doing okay. We need to help him progress more...we will see how tonight goes with him.
K is doing pretty good! Love that man so so much.
What a bittersweet experience coming home Friday morning from exchanges to find out my best friend opened his mission call Thursday night at my home ❤️ my family kept where he was going and when a secret until I heard from Justin himself. I patiently waited to hear from him and received the best email from him.... COLUMBIA, MEDELLIN reporting December 28th. That is what this work is all about. Changing lives which leads to more lives being changed. Elder Justin Olson will be THEE greatest missionary out there. He has been such an amazing example to me and I feel so humbled that I get to be a part of his whole journey....what a tender mercy from the Lord. He will do miracles in Columbia!
My testimony of the Lords timing became impeded into my heart and soul. With everything that has happened the past week hospital trip, Justin's receiving his call, exchanges with my lovely past companion, going to my old area, seeing old companions, meeting certain people, everything. The Lords hand is literally in the details of our lives.
As I've strengthened my faith in the Savior and His gospel, I've been able to see His hand more clearly in my life and others lives. It's insane the plan that the Lord has already for us. All we need to do is simply follow Him. I testify that that is true. The Lords timing is always perfect. We may be early or late, but He is ALWAYS on time.
This is His gospel. Live it and greater happiness will entire your life. I so testify in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. Until next Wednesday, it's transfers next week. (I love Marysville...I don't want to leave...prayers that we stay in Marysville). Thanks for all the love and support!
XOXO,
Sister Detamore
Reunited with Sister Harris ❤️
Zoo
Kathys baptism (':
Warm heated blankets at the hospital.
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