I'm Not Getting Transferred 3/10/2014

Dear friends,

 

I was stressin' hardcore about transfers this week. I thought for sure that I was leaving. Thankfully, certain things worked out and I get to stay for 6 more weeks. I am stoked about it. I get to continue helping the Lafave and Steiber families progress toward baptism!

 

Both the Lafaves and the Steibers came to church this week!!! The Lafaves already feel like a part of the branch so that's still awesome! We were worried about the Steibers feeling included and welcomed, but they fit in PREFECTLY too! They stayed for the Potluck after church and helped set up tables and then chatted with a couple of different families and then helped clean up and were one of the last people to leave! Good signs all around!

 

We had a great lesson with the Steibers this week. We talked about the Word of Wisdom. They are pretty solid. They don't have any real hesitations and they are still working toward baptism! Their kids LOVE us. I've never been loved by kids more than the Steiber kids love us. haha. It's so cute. They fit right in with the Branch too. So awesome to see(:

 

We had Zone Training in Madison this week. It was an awesome meeting. We received a lot of really powerful revelation on how to help our area. I went in with questions and all of my question were answered very specifically. It was a great meeting! I know that reading the Book of Mormon is the most powerful resource for true happiness and strength.

 

After ZTM, we all went to Applebee's as a district. CIVILAZATON! hahaha. Going to Madison is always so weird because its an ACTUAL city with ACTUAL restaurants and stores. I forget how small of a town Prairie and the outlying towns are until we go into Mad-town. Applebees was good! It was Elder Campbells birthday, so we made the waitresses sing to him. That was funny(:

 

I went to the doctor on Wednesday and got some blood work done and am getting some answers as the results come in. I know that part of the reason I get to stay in Prairie Du Chien is because Dr. Oates is a great doctor AND a member, so we're gonna figure me out. Or try to, at least. haha

 

We did something really odd this week. hahahaha. I was afraid that I was getting transferred, and the weather is warming up, and I REALLY want a picture of me standing on the frozen Mississippi River, so we walked over to the island and onto the river. There were 3 guys ice fishing, so we decided to talk to them. Cause that's a normal thing to do. Two girls in skirts, walking on a frozen river to talk to some fishermen about the gospel. hahaha. We got to hold a Blue Gill! And then I kissed it. Because that's also a normal thing to do. hahaha. I also learned that Blue Gill's have pokey fins and that they are actually really sharp. The things you learn...(:

 

We took our revelation and had a really bold lesson with the Lafaves. We told them that if they don't start reading the Book of Mormon every day, they will never stop smoking and never reach baptism. It was powerful and I think that they really understood it.

 

Oh. I've seen a million deer this week. Now that it's not deer season anymore, they have all come out from hiding. (:

 

Sister Lybbert and I are going to start playing a new game. It's called, "How Many People Can You Spot Wearing Camo In A Day?" So far we haven't been able to keep count. But this week we have made it a goal to do better.

 

Oh. My goal for this week is to find a kitten. Because that is the kind of goal I set...(: hahaha.

 

Basically I am just stoked to be staying here another transfer! I'll spend a THIRD of my mission in Prairie Du Chien and I am so happy about it. #favoriteplace. And I WILL see my family friends get baptized before I leave.

 

Stay happy!

Oh. Its also 46 degrees today and I think I'm going to melt. #shortsleeves #nojacket