Called To Serve: Week Twenty Seven

What a week. This week was probably the best week on my mission so far. It was full of memories I don't think I'll ever forget.

It started out really wet, and for some reason it seems as if we do our most walking when it's raining. I'm glad it was warm enough to rain. But we had a fun time.

I went on exchanges with Elder Swainston, that was a party! I love that elder. I actually love all the elders in my district. We are an all elders district, so we call ourselves the Elders Quorum. Anyways it was another day full of lots of walking and miracles. For our dinner appointment that night we went to a member whose family is an LDS singing group. Their name is Seer I think. It was really fun. They have family that wants to be baptized, so after the lesson we taught them the Restoration. It'll be fun to see them all be baptized together.

Friday marked 6 months in the field for me, and it was probably one of the most memorable days of my mission so far. It started out normal. We went to district meeting. Had a good time there, and signed all of each other's bye bye books and then went on our way. On out way home we went to Wendy's where I had the most interesting contact on my mission (you can hear the story in my weekly vlog). We had another dinner appointment that night with a few members and another investigator. After dinner we taught a lesson. During the lesson we started asking our investigator questions. We eventually got around to him recognizing how to feel the spirit. Then Elder Petersen and I gave him a baptismal date. We hadn't planned on giving him one, but it felt so right. He chose his baptismal date with guidance by the spirit, and he is really excited now. It was the strongest I've ever felt the spirit in a lesson. So that is going to be fantastic for him.

On Sunday the entire branch was freaking out, because we hadn't received transfer calls yet. They all were asking us to text them as soon as we got the chance. Waiting for transfer calls is one of the most anticipating things I've ever done. I swear it's like waiting for a new mission call. So we went about our day like normal but on edge waiting for the phone to ring. We had the opportunity to serve at the Pies on Parade. It was really fun, and the place we served at was handing out waffle bites. When it was over they gave us all of the leftovers, some really nice snacks, drinks, and sent us on our way. They were awesome people. To finish off the day - we got the call. We were the very last call of the day. It's been a fun time in here in Rockland, and I've really loved everything about it. I'm gonna miss a lot of people out here. I've made some friendships that will last me forever. For reals though, I am leaving Rockland. I will be heading out to Colebrook, NH. It the very top of New Hampshire! I'm excited to begin a new adventure. I'm sad to leave all of my investigators behind, but I know they are in good hands. A mission is amazing, and I'm so glad I have the opportunity to serve one :)