It's so good to get a chance to talk to you all once again from the perspective of a missionary!
This week was CRAZY. So many things happened and I don't really know where to begin.
First of all, I am now in a trio with Sister Cutler and Sister Jeffery. WHAT HAPPENED TO SISTER GREEN? Glad you asked.
She stole the millennium falcon, ran into some bad guys and she teamed up with Kylo Ren. They're good buddies now. He's a nice guy.
(I mainly wrote that because I know she will read this email. Hi Sister Green. I love you, haha.)
In all seriousness though, Sister Green did make quite the journey this week. On Thursday, she and I were in our apartment, just chilling out you know, as we do.. And she got a phone call from her Mom. We learned that she was going to head home to get medical care and that she would fly out on Friday.
It was a really difficult day in all honesty. I remember feeling very similar things back in December when I was sent home early.
So here's to an amazing Sister Missionary who never failed to make me crack up. She is an aura of light and I have been blessed beyond belief to have gotten to be her companion this past week. I love you so much, Tweedle Blind!! Beware of the Gorillas! Chocolate milk forever!!
Alright alright, enough with the inside jokes, I apologize. No I don't actually. Just trying to keep things interesting.
I hope you all had an incredible fourth of July! My fourth of July was spent in the apartment with my buddy Sister Green. It was so cool though because Sister Greens mother has a friend in Pennsylvania right now, and that friend came to our apartment to drop off some fun things for the day.
She dropped off a puzzle! It was of the picture that my family loves! It's of Jesus Christ reaching into the water to lift us up when we feel like we are drowning. Sister Green did the ENTIRE THING, haha.
We also got LEGOS. I was so excited. Sister Green got a CARS set and I, of course, got a FROZEN one! It was such a great thing!!
Speaking of health, I am doing super great. Back on my feet and doing well. Thank you so much for all of your prayers! They were felt every single day. After Sister Green went home, we became a trio and we are covering the Bellefonte, Mount Nittany, and State College areas. Man, we have been busier than ever.
I've learned a lot this week though.. Specifically about promises.
Brothers and Sisters, God never breaks his promises. NEVER. I was sent home early back in December and I had a really difficult time with that. I was angry and impatient. I made a deal with God. I remember getting on my knees one evening and I just cried and cried. I didn't know if I was going to go back at all and if I did, when it would be. I told Heavenly Father that I didn't even know if it was worth it to try anymore. But I decided to test him.. Not my proudest moment, but I was so angry. I told him, "Heavenly Father, I don't want to do this. I don't want to be here. BUT, if you need me to get back out on my mission, I won't stop fighting. I will get to that point. All I ask is that you allow me to be companions with Sister Green."
I know that Heavenly Father keeps his promises. I remember feeling immense peace that night and I knew that we would be companions. If I hadn't gone home the first time, I most definitely wouldn't have been assigned to State College at THIS time. Sister Green and I wouldn't have been in the same exact district THIS transfer. We both wouldn't have gotten sick at the same time.. We wouldn't have been apartment bound together. We wouldn't have been made companions if even for a week and a half.
I am a witness of a loving Father in Heaven who knows each of us individually. I am a witness of the reality of promised blessings.
It is my prayer that as we strive to more fully trust in the lord, we will understand that he will provide for our every need. He loves each of you so very much. He ALWAYS keeps his promises.
Brothers and Sisters, I look forward to talking to you again next week. I'll be sure to let you know how transfers go!
Love you all!
Sister Westover
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