New things to come! :)

Hello!!

So the big news of transfers is that I have been transferred.  I have so much enjoyed my past 5 transfers (7 months) in Shreveport, LA.  I now look forward to my time serving in Jackson, Mississippi!  The mission home where President and Sister McDonough stay is in my new area, the Assistants to the President are in my district, and three of the four Joneses are all in Jackson now!  It's crazy!  The Joneses have reunited!  Elder Jones who was my district leader in Shreveport is now one of my zone leaders in Jackson.  Elder Jones from Salem, UT who was serving in an area just south of Shreveport but in the Shreveport zone is now in my district.  And Elder Joseph who was my district leader for one transfer in Shreveport is now my district leader in Jackson!  It's amazing all of the people that I am serving with again!  ​

All the Jones missionaries in our mission together in Jackson

What a blessing to also see so many that I know - including my "daughter" Sister Walker and her "daughter" Sister White!  We got a four generation picture since Sister Meek was there too!  She is going home tomorrow!  I can't believe it!

"Four Generations" (from right to left) my trainer, me, my trainee ("daughter') and her new "daughter"

My new companion is Sister Keyes (pronounced Kyzz).  The sister I replaced has finished her mission and is going home tomorrow.  Sister Keyes only has two transfers left so I will be her last companion.  She is wonderful and I am so excited to be serving with her in Jackson!  I feel so strongly that this is where I am supposed to be right now and I am looking forward to all that lies ahead!

My new address is:
53 Northtown Dr. Apt. 32S
Jackson, MS 39211

My last week in Shreveport was absolutely wonderful...I couldn't have asked for a better week.  Sister Giddins and I worked hard because we really wanted it to be a great week with it being the last of the transfer, plus we knew that I would be leaving. (I found out a week before at MLC.)  I know that the Lord provided us with so many miracles of people that we found and taught!  We've also continued to receive referrals and I know that there are many who have been prepared to hear and live the gospel.

Last Mission Prep Class in Shreveport

It was kind of hard to say good bye to everyone, especially since I know so many so well.  However, I do feel that it is my time to move on and that many of our investigators will actually benefit from me leaving and being a distant friend.  I know that the Lord is watching over those people and that Sister White (my replacement, and different from Sister Walker's "daughter") and Sister Giddins are supposed to be there right now.  Sister Giddins has a passion and love for Shreveport and I know that she will take good care of that area and the people there.

I feel that [the investigators I've been working with so closely] are all going to make changes in their lives over the next couple of months that will effect their eternities.  I love them so much and will greatly miss seeing them, but I know that the Lord has great things in store for them.

I know that the Lord prepares us for things to come.  I know that if we look to Christ and trust in our Father in Heaven, we will find peace in His greater purposes.  I know they live and love us.  May you all feel that love this week and see the blessings in your days.  I love each one of you!