Okay you guys aren't going to believe the things that have been happening.. my mission has been so nuts. I can't even begin to tell you. First off, I have a new companion. I met her today. Sister Vaka has been really sick like literally throwing up everyday and was struggling hard. So we just thought she would pull through until we went to Manila but no... BOOM another emergency transfer. So she left me on Friday morning and then I literally didn't have a companion until this morning. haha I was in a trisome with Sister Fermin and Sister Lamberte, but I did a lot of stuff alone so it just felt like I didn't really have a companion.. It was so messed up. My new companions name is Sister Lubrico. She is really nice and I'm excited to be her companion. It is going to be quite the challenge tho.. Now there are 3 Filipino's living with me so they are going to speak Tagalog all the time (and not gonna lie, I can only handle so much until I feel like my brain is going to explode listening to Tagalog) but it's fine I'll live. Anyway so now I have a new companion.. and we didn't work a ton these last three weeks so I don't know the area real well and I have to lead it. So this week should be some fun.. aka im gonna die. haha just kidding, cuz with the Lord I can do all things :)
It's funny cuz when I realized Sister Vaka was going to transfer I was so sad. I was freaking out too because of all the stressors that started to happen and going on in my mind and things, and thats one of the best parts about a mission. When you are so stressed out and overwhelmed and feel like you can't go anymore and you just want to cry, that is the best part of a mission. Instead of turning to the worldly things everyone else goes too, or your mom for help, or really anything else, you have to rely on Heavenly Father. You turn to prayer. It's so amazing. Prayer is what has gotten me through my mission. Turning to Heavenly Father and letting him help you through all the MANY things required on a mission. I testify that the Lord will give you so many miracles if you just ask Him and rely on him for help.
On Friday I was so overwhelmed and stressed and I just went in the Bathroom (so no one could see) and broke down crying. We had weekly planning so I was in my room alone, trying to plan for people I didn't know and then I just broke and I felt so sad. I honestly really wanted to just give up. I was so sad. So I knelt down and said a prayer just asking for peace and comfort so that I could keep going and move on. Then Sister Lamberte comes in my room and says, "Hey Sister Barton, President Ostler is on the phone and wants to talk to you." At that moment I felt so so so blessed. I haven't felt so happy in my whole life. So I take the phone and I got to talk to President Ostler and tell him everything I was feeling and he is sooooooo awesome. He helps me so much. I honestly feel so so so grateful for him. So I was able to talk to him and felt so much peace and just the Spirit confirm to me why I am here and why I am on a mission and to just keep on going. Then that night our new Sister Training leaders called us and guess who they were... BOOM Sister Tiongco and Sister Lutui. MY NANAY!! Sister Tiongco was my trainer and now she is my sister training leader so I will see her this transfer!! Ahhhh I almost burst into tears as I was talking to her. I was so so happy :) She also told me that Sister Anita (the funny old lady) and Sister Hyacinth were baptized in my old area so yesssss!! Honestly Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ want whats best for us and I know if we ask for help, he will give it to us. "ask and ye shall recieve" I TESTIFY haha ITS SO TRUE!!
I'm so grateful for miracles and tender mercies of the Lord. I feel so blessed to have the gospel in my life and the opportunity to share it with all people! ahhhh I love love love this work. It's hard, but it is worth it. I honestly think that is why a mission is so good. We come here to declare repentance and help people change their will to be in line with God's will, but in the process of missionary work I feel like us missionaries are the ones benefiting most. I have changed already so much and it has only been 6 months.. like wow I'm so excited to see the person I can become through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Heavenly Father is really shaping me to be the person he wants me to be and I LOVE IT.
Congrats to all the young men in my ward back home who got their mission calls! That's so exciting! You will love it! As well as Jessica Robertson! YAY the people of Nebraska will love you! I'm so excited for you & make sure to put my on your email list :) Also special shout out to Jensen and Quincie on YOUR ENGAGEMENT!! Wow, Jens I never thought it would happen for you, but you proved me wrong. hahah I'm just kidding, but you guys will do awesome. Send me lots of pics and things. I love you both and I am excited for you. My advice is make sure Heavenly Father is apart of your relationship (or your third companion) haha idk if that makes sense, but it makes sense in my mind... anyway I love you all and I'm grateful for your support and love. Have the best week.
Love,
Sister Barton
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