FAMILY!!!
This week has been crazy! and it went by so fast.
As a matter of fact this whole transfer went by soo fast! I can't believe it.
We worked. . And worked. . and worked! We have seen the miracles
along with our weaknesses and strengths. Especially mine. Setting
goals is becoming one of my favorite things ever; the measuring part is the
best!!
Monday was great. HOT day but the tour at international speedway
was so much fun. We did it as a district so it was fun!
We are now teaching a guy named Elliot. He is so sweet.
The elders gave him to us because he lives in our area. We did service for him
on Tuesday then taught him about the restoration. We saw him again on Thursday.
And he came to church yesterday and LOVED it. We see him again tomorrow; we might
be mowing his lawn. I wish I knew how to do such a thing. . But given I had
brothers and you dad you did the lawn. So I hope that we can do a good job. Hahahaha
It is a riding mower. . Pictures will follow I hope. We are also teaching a man
named Gerald. They are our newest gators. He is awesome. And super funny. He
likes to tell us his war stories. We think he is still trying to cope with the trauma.
We are building his faith and showing him that he can be more than a "cafeteria
catholic"
Wednesday was when the rain started and didn't end Yes we were
on our bikes and it was fine because the rain hit when we were either inside or
with a member. . . We need to save our miles :-)
We talked to President Hall Wednesday night. That was a
fun conversation. He asked us when our next baptism was. We probably won’t have
a baptism this month. . But we are working towards one. . Elliot! Pray for him.
We are also teaching a 15 year old- Morgan. She is sweet.
She has been coming to seminary for a year. Knows the church like she is
already a member. She could get baptized this month as well but wants her
boyfriend to perform the ordinance. . But can't because he isn't a Priest yet.
So the date is set for some time in August. She is a great example and reminds
me a lot of me when I was that age. The only difference: I am a member. She
should be by now. We are still working with Robert. We hope his wife will send
the divorce papers soon. But nothing is really happening yet. Keep that
situation and him in your prayers. . PLEASE! We took him on a temple tour on
Friday. It drizzled rain the whole time but it was still pretty special! He
liked it a lot and took lots of pictures.
Jathan was FINALLY confirmed yesterday. It was awesome. He went
around before sacrament started and asked all the men he wanted to help. He is
an incredible kid! We knocked yesterday out of the water. We taught 10 lessons!
GO GO . . . . They were some of the most powerful lessons that we have felt.
The Holy Ghost was evident as the member's, less-active's, and gators faith was
strengthened! And the rain storm was INCREDIBLE!!! We had the car so we stayed
dry and safe!
Well today we got the transfer email. . . READY?? Sister
Lima is going to College Park (my first home.) We are so excited!!!! She is
going to kill it over there and everyone is going to LOVE her! I am staying
here in Daytona. . My new companion is Sister Walborn. We were MTC companions..
So you could imagine my excitement and thrill that the Lord is letting us work
together 15 months later. .again! I am sure she is excited as well. We have
been hoping and praying that He would let us work together again. I am excited
to see the change and growth that we have both gone through. This means that we
will probably be staying together for only 6 weeks, because we both go home
together. This is going to be an awesome transfer. . But you know what would
make it better?????? A LETTER FROM ALL OF YOU!!! DO IT AND YOUR COOL! We are
finally going to the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse it is going to be awesome! Pictures
next week for sure!!
I love you all so much. Until next Monday I hope you all are
wonderful, safe and having fun!! I can't wait to hear from you all
I wanted to pick it up sooooo bad. . But it was HUGE! I chickened out and
didn't do it. The frog at Cecil and Rose' house.
Saving DJ the
turtle! Ha-ha my third turtle- Sister Lima's first.
All My Love!
Sister Shannon Durr
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