So, transfer news came in on Tuesday and we transferred on Thursday. I've been assigned to return to Le Pays De Ma Naissance, or in other words my first area, to be with Elder Lowe. It's weird to be back, and honestly, I wondered if anyone would remember me. I can happily report that they do! Or at least most of them, ha-ha.
On Wednesday, we visited all the members which was sad to see them go. But, honestly it was easier than it has been before. I wasn't here for nearly as long as my other two areas, so it was not too bad. Especially because, I'm still in the city. There's this funny tradition though. We teach Abdou in a target parking lot, because his roommates don't like us. Because of that, every now and then, we will talk with him walking around the store. Target had video game demos, ha-ha. So the last few missionaries, to go home played Mario cart with him, when they left. Naturally, I took a few minutes and showed him my skills, since it was my turn to leave. It was fun, and I won, ha-ha.
All the members seemed sad to see me leave, I find interesting, but here in the French work, we often are a major force in keeping the groups or branch alive. So, because of that, we build pretty strong ties with a lot of our members. I've come to truly love a lot of these people and it's hard to leave.
But, now I'm here back in my first area ,seeing how everything has grown. We had a great turnout. My favorite part was seeing members who were newly baptized when I arrived. They were all smiling and happy and I could see how the gospel has changed their lives.
We saw Jean from last week! I got transferred into the area that he's in so, we went by and had a great conversation with him about the restoration. He met with missionaries a few years ago, and seems pretty interested in learning more.
The last few days, we've gone by and tried to meet with people, but not a lot has gone through yet.
It's going to be a good transfer. Since Elder Lowe is new, he's really excited to learn and grow. He's hugely immersed in the scriptures and loves to discuss them, which is so fun!
It was my birthday last Saturday, so we went out to lunch. I did service for brother Ciarlante. I screwed a roof onto his chicken coop.
This week I've been reminded that God has a plan. He loves us and knows so much more than we can comprehend. I know that I'm in this area at the right time, for the right reasons, and I'm super excited. Ask God his plan for you, he will tell you some of what he has in store. I promise you will feel his love and see his hand.
Love you all and happy Independence Day!
This white board was still the same from when Elder Baird and his companion had written on it before they were transferred. Nobody had changed it. They left it the same for nostalgia's sake.
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