Dear Family,
What a crazy week we've had here in Bay Shore. Monday was filled with visits to members and recent converts and investigators whom Sister Diaz taught throughout the mission. By the end of Monday I was so tired I didn't think I would be able to function properly the next day. Poor Sister Moreno Diaz was freaking out all night thinking about what home was going to be like. I hear, however, that she is doing very well adjusting to this new stage in her life.
Tuesday it was my turn to freak out. I couldn't eat breakfast or sit still through my studies because I was so nervous about getting a new companion and having to train. My nerves were through the roof as I walked into the church and into the primary room where I would find out who my new friend would be. The trainers were all sitting in a semi circle facing the front of the room where missionary after missionary filed through the door. As we all looked at each other wondering who would be with whom the tension ran high in the room. President Calderwood took his time explaining the different roles that we each had in strengthening each other and doing the work in our different areas. He told us to beware of pride, from both the trainer and the trainee. He told us to love each other and treat each other with respect. Finally he started with the sisters in announcing who would be serving the furthest out. Luckily that left me 3rd on the list to find out who I would be training. As he asked me to step forward I just about threw up, but tried to smile nicely so as not to freak my new companion out too much.
Finally, President said Sister Hamblin will be training...Sister McKee. Sister McKee stepped forward and I knew immediately I had worried for nothing. This girl was so sweet looking, not a trace of fear on her face only excitement and readiness for the work. I am extremely blessed!
Sister McKee is from Bear Lake, UTAH. She actually lives in Lake Town, but she says it's so small that she just tells everyone she is from Bear Lake. She is the 2nd youngest of 5. She has three older brothers and 1 younger adopted sister (who she loves SO much!) She is 19! She has a beautiful testimony and truly loves the people, even though she hasn't met most of them yet. Seriously, she is so amazing. Her #1 goal is obedience, 9something that was talked a lot about in conference)...and she wants people to understant the doctrine as much as they can. She came on a mission for the same reason I did so I feel that we were meant for each other and for Bay Shore.
We have had a crazy 5 days and honestly I don't remember most of it. From super awesome revelation to dinner with members who love us, we have been soo blessed.
Thank you so much for your faithful prayers.
I love you so much!
Love,
Sister Hamblin
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