So in the past week, we have lost 3 Kirtland sisters. That was all within 5 days too. Last Saturday, one of my FAVORITE sisters in the mission went home. Her name is Sister Hill and I love her guts, she makes everyone so happy. She was serving in Chardon West area, so we were in the same branch and got to see each other a lot. Well, she's been sick since the MTC and even before (she's been out one transfer longer than me) and she finally had to go home on Saturday :( She should be coming back out here though once she gets better. I am really hoping that's true because I miss her. Kirtland seems dull without Sis. Hill.
On Monday, Sister Decker (not the one from the MTC) went home. She was originally called to the Phillipines, and she was in the country for 2 months when she got sick and had to come home. After healing for a few months they re-assigned her to come to Kirtland--which is about as opposite from the Phillipines as you could possible get and still be in the same world. She got here three weeks before us, but she has still been really sick, so she went home on Monday. It's so sad. She won't be coming back, especially since she's already tried to serve twice. I miss her too.
AND THEN on top of that we had another sister leave yesterday as well! Sister Reed has been serving here in Kirtland for two months because she has been waiting for her visa to go to Spain. She was called to Barcelona, but they sent her to Kirtland to wait for her visa. I have no idea why they sent her to a visitor center where she would have to learn additional information about a historic site, but they did and she got her visa Tuesday night, so she's gone too. It's sad. We went from 31 to 28 sisters in five days. 28 is a lonely number...Not really, but it feels like it.
But in other news, it's been a pretty good week. Tomorrow marks one month that I have been here in Ohio. I have no idea how that happened. But somehow I find myself 1/9 of the way done with my mission. haha. I know, a large percentage. But it's my first real milestone. Plus, in a week and a half we have the end of the transfer, and I will officially be done with my greenie transfer. Hallelujah. It's a weird feeling though. You asked what it's like to be proselyting, it's pretty typical like other missionaries. We go tracting (which is usually really ineffective) and stop by potential investigators and such. We have about 7 investigators and a few more potential. We meet a lot with less active members. I can't decide whether I like being a proselyting sister or VC sister better. It changes from day to day.
Some of the highlights from this week: We got two more investigators on Tuesday (which was good because we got flamed by 3 appointments...). Aisha continues to stand strong against her temptations, and we're SO proud.
Continuing with the theory that the Mormon church is a small world, I gave a tour yesterday to someone who knew the Rich's. They were amazed when I knew it was Ted and Pete Rich. Apparently the elderly woman's brother married a Rich. And since the Rich's lived across the street from Grandma and Grandpa, that makes this couple and I practically family. Obviously...okay perhaps not... But still small world. I also got an AMAZING package from Susan Zobell this week! It brightened my day! Tell her I say thanks, and that she has a card coming :)
Okay, favorite story from the week: A woman from Chardon Branch took us out to dinner on Tuesday night. She took us to an Amish Restaurant called Mary Yoder's. You can tell from the name of the restaurant that this is going to be good. It's a cute little place, that includes a gift shop and a bakery. We had an Amish waitress named Marie who served us. The food was decent. It's mostly for the experience that people go there. And the AMAZING apple butter! (yum yum yum yum yum!) But when we were leaving Mary Yoders, we came across a stop sign where the parking lot meets the road. But instead of saying "STOP" on the sign, it says "WHOA". haha! For the horses. It's funny, okay?! At least give me a sympathy laugh, because I laughed for probably 10 minutes straight. It was a strange day. Don't worry though, I got a picture in front of the sign. When I get a card reader I'll try and send home some pictures. Sorry!
I CANNOT believe Scott is at BYU! That is unbelievable! Scott, how did you get so old!? You're going to have to tell me what it's all like: xc, roommate, cannon center (which is far better food than our cannon center by the way...), classes, etc. I am so excited for you! Craig, how does it feel to be the only child now at home? I hope you enjoy it. Juice it for all it is worth :)
Well, I'm out of things to say. But I hope that things are going well in this crazy week. Love you all!! <3
Sister Maughan
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