Getting More Uncomfortable

 My last day in Battle Creek was a memorable one. We got almost everything packed the night before so on preparation day we did not have to do much packing. We got to go over to the Snowbergers and play some pool. Our whole district came to their home and Sis Snowberger made us some GRUB. It was yummy. Very sad to leave the area of Battle Creek. 

Transfer day was long. We had to get up at 530am to make sure we had everything packed and ready before we boarded the T-van around 645am. I got to see Elder Woolsey and talk with him on the tvan for 40 minutes. That was a blessing. I did in fact transfer with my exercise bike, 50 lb dumbbells, 20 lb dumbbells, and a pull up bar. We take rising in shining seriously over here. I was with two other elders for the day as I awaited Elder Howard until 530 pm. We drove to our area and finished getting groceries and unpacking around 11pm. 

The place I now live in is a home. It was honestly left really nice when I got here. The elders that were leaving here prior to me were somewhat clean. We only had to deep clean the house for about 3 hours. Nothing in comparison to my previous housing switches. We have a front and back yard. One of the chores we have to do is mow the lawn, say what!!! A weird downside is that the water here tastes tart. I have no idea how to explain it. 

After a couple of days in this area it made me realize how difficult this transfer will be. There is a lot of finding planned. At the beginning of the week we had 0 people to teach. It's really unfortunate. It is a jurastic change from last year. Oh how I will miss Battle Creek. The Lord truly wants to test me for my final two transfers as a missionary for Him. 

Friday was a momentum building day. It was so needed. We decided to go out knocking and man was it fruitful. We are finally all settled in and nothing is holding us back. We are giving this area our all and we will see success. I am stoked. Don't get me wrong, this is difficult, but I am learning to get more uncomfortable and give more to the Lord. 

This area is very similar to Charlotte. We do have a bigger church building which is a plus. There are about 30-50 members that come to church on Sunday. The areabook that we have is probably a quarter size of the last ateabook I had which is crazy. Since there isn't much to do, a majority of our time now is spent knocking. Pounding some doors to finish the mission strong! The Branch President is literally so amazing. He looks and acts like Chandler Bing, not joking. He's so funny to work with. I love it.

Every Sunday night there is FHE at a members home here. All the youth come together. One of the youth leads a spiritual thought out of PMG, we eat breakfast for dinner, and then play a game. There is a surprising amount of youth in this branch. Around 15 kids. Which is like half the congregation haha. The FHE is needed because we are exhausted by the end of the week. 

A scripture I read this morning just sunk deep into my heart. It is in Alma 26:27:

"Now when our hearts were depressed, and we were about to turn back, behold, the Lord comforted us, and said: Go amongst thy brethren, the Lamanites, and bear with patience thine afflictions, and I will give unto you success."

I will give the Lord my heartfelt all these last two transfers. I will come home with confidence knowing that I gave everything for my Savior these past two years. I love you all and yes I still have that zeal of a missionary still in me. Reach out :)).