Mark came to church this Sunday!! That was super cool. He said it was different than the Catholic services he grew up going to. brother Hales was such a good friend to him and picked up and helped him at church! Mark even commented in second hour when we were all combined. There were a ton of people. GO MARK!
I went on exchanges with Sista Jensen this week! She is such a cutie. She is filled with joy I'm not even kidding. She loves everyone and the work. She has never had a bad day on her mission. She just chooses to be happy! I was amazed by her example. We rode bikes part of the exchange... and THAT was fun :) I wore a better skirt this time so it wasn't flying up all over the place like the first time I rode on bike. Did I ever tell you about that? HAHA let me know if I didn't because it was quite the experience.
We had a double dinner night this week! Wow. I was stuffed. First we ate at the Sawtelles and Rita is from Brazil. She makes GOOD food. And she makes ya eat too! Then this sweet family in our ward invited us over for dinner. They are less active and from Pakistan. They are the SWEETEST people ever. Martha, the mom, knows only a little English. She really wanted to feed us and we couldn't say no so... we got super stuffed that night haha. She made this patty stuff, and rice and dip and bread, and you get the bread and eat everything else using the bread/tortilla thing. I can't remember the names of it all but it was super good! And spicy! I am so grateful for the opportunity I have to eat such diverse foods here. I love it!
SOO.. it's been 6 weeks here in the Fort. Time for transfers! Sis Millward and I didn't know what to expect. President called Friday night and asked to speak to me. (OH MAN I SAID. Haha jk I was excited). He told me, "sister hymas, I have four sisters coming in this next transfer. As I've thought about trainers, you always came to mind. I need you to train.... but not in Fort Belvoir.... I need you to whitewash train. ...." HA at that point I zoned out on accident and was like "WHA?!" It kind of shocked me for a moment. I was like I just got here?! Haha When I found out I was coming back to Ft Belvoir last transfer I could feel that I wasn't going to stay long. I'm so humbled and grateful for this upcoming adventure! I'm STOKED!! I literally have zero idea how to train or whitewash so I can feel a plethora of lessons that Heavenly Father is going to teach me all comin my way! Saturday night we found out I'm going to McLean 2. Never been there but it should be good! For anyone who has ever whitewashed, tips would be very much appreciated. Thank you!
I've loved serving here in Fort Belvoir. It was a ginormous blessing and tender mercy to come back. It was very much needed. Being here has felt like home. And sister Millward is a complete angel and has taught me so much about loving and serving others. She is an amazing teacher and bold testifier. I love her, she is a rockstar. I'm gonna miss this place.
I truly know this is Gods work. He calls "the weak and the simple" to preach His gospel "unto the ends of the world" (D&C 1:23). As we are humble, we can be led by the Holy Ghost to know the things which we should do. God has taught me so much about humility. Jesus Christ is the perfect example of being humble and submitting to His Fathers will. I know Jesus Christ's gospel has been restored onto the earth through a prophet of God, whose name was Joseph Smith. Joseph sought to know truth so he offered a humble prayer to God. It amazes me that the Restoration of Christ's gospel all started because a young boy sincerely wanted to know the truth. If you "lack wisdom" (James 1:5) ask God in faith for answers. I know he truly hears us.
Yesterday in fast and testimony meeting, Sister Taggart said "He may not immediately answer us, but He immediately hears us." I can testify that is true. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Love y'all! So much. Pray that all goes well this week. Starting tomorrow. Haha. AGH!
Xoxoxo
Sister Hymas :)
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