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Hi everyone!! 

It's been a packed couple of weeks! I've been having so much fun!! I love my mission!! Let me tell a few stories :)

Janey and Larry! Larry is a lost member who the missionaries ran into knocking doors, and Janey is his wife who isn't a member. Missionaries have been teaching them since November and just this past Sunday they made it to church! He turned to me during the Sunday service with tears in his eyes as he said "thank you for bringing us here". It was his first time at church since 1988! It was a feeling he forgot, feeling the spirit at church, and I felt so lucky to be there for it. They call me their adopted granddaughter haha! Janey has also been reading the Book of Mormon everyday!!

Member meals are my favorite part of the day! I get to meet so many people and hear all about them! I love it!!! We have had some funny ones recently... one kid projectile vomited everywhere during dinner, another where the husband spoiled the surprise of a pregnancy announcement, and one where we tried a whole assortment of "mormon coffee" aka roasted barley. It's hilarious what goes on out here! 

We had Mission Leadership Council in Bentonville yesterday and I learned sooooo much! It was fun to see so many other missionaries. We talked about how different we are as children of God and how we can all bring something to the table that is unique and valuable. I really loved it! 

It is so cool being able to dedicate this time to God and helping others! I have no clue what I am doing half the time but as one of my favorite scriptures says "nevertheless I went forth" (1 Nephi 4:7)! I invite you all to move forward, you can get through anything that comes your way. Love you all so much!! 

PICTURES: 

Springfield South Zone Leadership :)


I love playing the Dulcimer every P day!


Exchanges with Sister Reese!!


The sweetest old lady in our ward, Cheryl!


church selfie with a new member and her friends, Amethyst


CAVA!!! So yum!


DJ Will


morning hike with some members at Springfield lake!


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