Drum Roll Please

So as it turned out everyone who emailed me guessed it... I have in fact been transferred... Which is pretty stinking hard. I have spent nearly an entire half of my mission in the amazing area of Lemoyne. I am so grateful for all the amazing people here but as it turns out I will be headed back North of the island and serving in Laval. Laval is still a French area but unlike other French areas there is no Spanish ward covering the area. So my mission call has changed a little bit and I am going to be teaching in Spanish. The Lord sure works in funny ways because by golly, I have never even taken a spanish class... But hey, apparently God needs me to be there.

Not going to lie my heart is kind of hurting in leaving Lemoyne. I have been in this area longer than I have ever been in New Jersey. So when I was asked to give my testimony instead I asked if I would be able to sing. It has always been easier for me to sing my testimony and I prayed for a good long while that I would be able to do it. So I ended up singing "Where can I turn for peace." The spirit was so strong and I was so grateful to have been able to at least leave one last thing for this ward that I have grown to love.

Don't get me wrong. I am going to love Laval. I will be in a trio for the second time on my mission, so I will be leaving my beloved Sister Ladd. *sigh* I am so grateful for everything that she has done for me. For the example that she has shown me.

There is a scripture that has really touched me so much. It is in Alma 29:10

"And behold, when I see many of my brethren truly penitent, and coming to the Lord their God, then is my soul filled with joy; then do I remember what the Lord has done for me, yea, even that he hath heard my prayer; yea, then do I remember his merciful arm which he extended towards me."

I am so grateful for the wonderful examples these people have shown me as I watch them grow closer to God. They have shown me through their testimonies the way to grow mine. I am so glad that I have been granted a stay so long here and to learn so much. I love you all and I thank you for the prayers you send my way.