☆ Monday night, Nora, from Yorba Linda, invited us over for Sister Jensen's "Bon Voyage" dinner (Nora was adamant that I be there...and I could bring my "roommates," haha) It was such a nice dinner and so great to see Nora again. Even though her timing for the gospel is not now, I know it's coming and she has deeply touched my life.
☆Like I said, it was super hard sending 2 awesome companions home this week! Sister Jensen and Sister Green both board their planes tomorrow for their homelands. I have loved each and every one of my companions and I'm so grateful for all the wonderful things they taught me. It sure was hard to say good-bye!
☆We finally had a lesson with Paul and Marissa, a part member family we've been working with recently. There is only one word I can really use to describe Paul: "GOLDEN." He described his experiences going to different churches and said he really has been searching for the truth. Since he has been coming to our church, he has felt so much comfort and felt that he was being led here. He honestly is such a truth seeker and our first lesson was full of the Spirit and powerful. We have another lesson this week and I'm so excited to see where it goes with them!
☆David, the 9 year old we're working, has consistently been reading the Book of Mormon with his mom! He has really been making scripture study and prayer a regular habit and said he LOVES the Book of Mormon! He is making great progression towards baptism!
☆Saturday we had a ward picnic at the park. They had tug of war, shaved ice, and a blow up obstacle course. What more could you ask for, you might say?! Well, I'll tell you. PAUL came with his 2 kids....without his wife! Marissa was working and she said she was going to try and get him to go(even though he's super shy) AND HE CAME! The ward members flocked to him, introducing themselves and getting to know him better. Paul is just so golden, it's incredible.
☆Now: transfers. Honestly, this is the craziest transfer I've experienced on my mission. There were SO many changes throughout the mission, including us! Sister Bird is going to a neighboring ward to continue being trained by someone else. Our area is being given to Elders. I'm being transferred to the Orange Stake to work in the Orange Hills YSA ward! Not only am I taking my mother's place (aka Sister Greene), BUT I'm going to be with Sister Brooks, my MTC companion! The B team will be back together again!
I honestly saw none of this coming and am super sad I won't be with Sister Bird anymore (she truly flew the nest early) or serving in La Habra, but I feel at peace and know that we are being transferred to where we need to be!
My dream my whole mission has been to serve in a YSA ward. I'm absolutely ecstatic! I love talking to people my age. I feel such a deep connection with them, so I'm extremely happy! And the cool thing about Orange Hills... this area is out of the mission...in Irvine!
We had a new missionary follow up meeting this past week and something President mentioned has really stuck with me. We watched a video about how the Atonement and missionary work are so closely related. President said, "We don't find the Savior in our ease."
I know that to be true. News flash: life is not easy! It's in the hard times that we come to truly know the Savior. So in those hard times, remember Him! He helps us in everything, as we let Him in!
Love you all! I'm stoked for this new transfer and new adventure! Stay tuned for exciting things next week!
Sister Burton
2500 N. Bristol St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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| We got beautiful crepes to celebrate Sister Nichols birthday! |
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| One of my favorite places: OC |
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| Bon Voyage Sister Jensen |
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| Snuck a cute picture of David! |
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| Saying good-bye to Sister Jensen! |
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| Fullerton Zone. |
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With our Ward mission leader, Bro. Redd and Bro. Adams, in the Bishopic! I'll miss La Habra!
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| Fullerton Zone looking human! |
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