Hello Friends and Family!!
Week one of a transfer is over. Crazy right?! (Could be the fact that I'm crazy...who knows.) So this week was the week of transfers. I had so much to do and learn...although we all are learning every day of our life so what is new other than the area I am in.
The new area I am in is the Parkway Ward. To describe the ward, let me describe the primary: 140 kids. Most people in the ward have about 4-6 kids. SO DIFFERENT FROM SEALY AREA!!! Oh...and another thing, I ride a bike. It's interesting trying to figure out the best way to ride a bike in a skirt. No big deal or anything right?! It's always an adjustment. That just comes with the change. Our ward is hilarious too. Ward council was so fun...I guess...if that's a correct term to described it. Everyone is so understanding and willing to help in whatever way possible. Oh, and we also have dinner fed to us. So it's going to be an adventure for me being gluten intolerant. Everyone is so willing to try and learn about it. there are a few families who already know how to deal with it and are ready to help others to learn.
My new companion is Sister Wahlen. She is from North Ogden Utah. She's been in the area for about 3 transfer, so this is her 4th. She is the youngest of 5 and is almost 2/3 the way through her mission. She's really nice and I am picking up the area pretty quickly.
I live with a member again!! I live with Sister Canfield. She's very nice. I'm still getting to know her but i do know she lived in northern AZ for like 30 years.
Let me just say that this past week has been a blur. It's been pretty crazy.
So on Monday evening we had a branch family home evening. It went so well!! The branch mission leader, Brother Huber, LOVED it!! He was super excited. That's about all I have to say about Monday. We took the time to say goodbye to a few folks. But yeah. I love them. I'll miss them so much but life is about change and I look forward from learning more.
Tuesday was transfer day. The day we loaded up to go to Houston and meet our new companion at the Hafer building right by the mission office. We forgot to set the alarm early so we woke up at the regular time and rushed to get everything in the truck all loaded, but we made it right on time!! God blessed us with quite the adrenaline rush as we packed up our things. and yes we drove safely to Houston. No worries there. So I met Sister Wahlen and was informed that we live in a biking area!different, but it still takes like 30 minutes to get to most places. Some area's we have to get rides to. Did i mention the roads here are in no way bike friendly?! IT'S KINDA SCARY!!!!!! So the first day we spent all on foot because I didn't' have a bike. It was raining. and cold. and wet. and cold. BUT I am grateful for my boots. they kept me semi warm :) I got to meet a few members and I got to know Sister Wahlen better.
Wednesday, it got a little warmer. Kinda. (I mean it's the weather in Texas...bi-polar I tell you.) we were able to make some cookies for investigators mid-day and we walked to the Ethington's for dinner. It was very yummy. (All the dinners have been yummy. you'd be pleased to know that i try everything pretty much. no need to worry about me being too picky anymore. :) ) We were able to get in and meet with an investigator and teach him about the Book of Mormon. Sister Rushing came with us. The spirit was so strong!
Thursday we ended out weekly planning and getting my bike, and by my, I mean Sister Hudgen's. She was Sister Wahlen's last companion. It has a pretty low bar so it works nicely for a skirt. Sister Neilsen took us and it was so great getting to know her. I have come to love her and appreciate her. We had dinner at the Craft's. They are a part member family. It was great getting to know them. That night I got to meet Bishop Sanford and he and his family are so great!! I've come to love them a lot the past week.
Friday we had District meeting. All of us in the district are on bikes, but we got a ride from Sister Canfield so we walked the rest of the day. I am (i don't know if it's proud or not) going to say that I am the only person in my district from an area outside of Northern Utah. Crazy. after district meeting, we were walking a lot of places. As we were walking, we walked past a few people who were outside. I guess Sister Wahlen and Hudgens has tracted into one lady and so Sister Wahlen was a little apprehensive about talking to her neighbor who was with her. It all kinda happened like a magnet. We said hi and we somehow ended out moving closer and closer to them. Henry, the woman's neighbor, was VERY interested in having us come back and visit with his whole family. We scheduled to come back the next day (Saturday) and when we came he had his wife and 4 kids all ready to listen to us. It was so amazing. Turns out that he was baptized in Guatemala when he was 13. His wife doesn't speak English, unfortunately, but there are multiple people in our area who are Span/Eng speaking, fortunately. He only want's us to teach his family. The Lord works in amazing ways. So many great things happened that day!! We had cereal for dinner at the Rogers. :) I enjoyed that so very much.
Saturday!! The day Scott got married!! SUPER EXCITING!! :) Can't wait to meet you Nicki! (I hope I spelled your name right!) We were able to meet with Henry and his family. That was the highlight of the day. The 11 year old, Jennifer, made it sound like she wants to be baptized. His other kids are Joseph 14, Michelle 13, and Ashley 7. It was such an amazing lesson and the Spirit was so strong there.The rest of the day i was able to meet a few more families in the ward.
Sunday was the day that I really got to know the ward. Ward council was awesome, choir was great, and I just know that i am going to love it here!! Henry and his whole family came to church. Fun fact for you Lexi and Betty ;) , Richard Ure's brother, Seth, is in the ward. We had dinner (Brisket) at the Williams. We then went to the Sanford's home to meet a nonmember family that they invited over. They were a hoot!!
And here we are at today. Who knows what will happen. I really don't. I pray that I will be able to make the right decisions and be guided as I am now here. I hope all is well for y'all!!
God bless!
--Sister Carling
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