Hey everyone! This is week is transfer week, hence the
emailing on Wednesday.
Yes, I am getting transferred. Really bittersweet. I am going
to Centerton, Arkansas and my new companion is Sister Martin. I'm excited to be
in Arkansas because they say that's the best place for fall:) and I'm sooo
excited for a fall that lasts more than 2 days! eeep!
I don't know anything about Sister Martin. But I'm really
really excited. I'm nervous for this next transfer for many reasons but super
ecstatic for greater reasons!
Update on People here. The Less Active Couple, whom I love
dearly, that are preparing for the Temple are doing great! We had a lesson last
night, it was beautiful. and 30 minutes later they call us to tell us that they
are engaged! so I'm even more happy for them:)
I actually want to take this moment and tell my mom HAPPY
BIRTHDAY!
I love my mom. She is 39 and still looks 29. I dont know how
she does it! luckily I got her genes so my future looks real bright:)
I've been pondering.....a lot of what we teach and help
people understand and feel is that personal love that God and Christ have for
them. And I was listening to this song and it kinda clicked why we emphasize
that soo much. There love for us is perfect. and we don't entirely understand
that perfect love but we can feel it or least glimpses of it. And the reason
why we want to feel it, is more than just to feel like our life has a purpose
or someone really does care and understand us. But this perfect love from God
and Christ has the power to soften and change peoples heart, right? And in that
spirit, we have that desire to change. It's not rocket science, and I understood this, but if we are to become like God, we need to have that same
perfect pure love-Also known as Charity. So I asked myself "is my love
that strong? does it make people want to change? Do I give the glory to God."
I would hope but I've got plenty of room to grow. Then I thought "Have I felt this type of love from anyone, besides my Maker?"
And without a doubt or hesitation, I say YES. I have felt
this love. From a few people actually. And one of the greatest person I know
that has that pure love of Christ, to soften my heart and help me want to
change and be a better person is my MOM. Her love, however, does not just
effect me and my family, but all those around her.
Thank you mom, for loving me unconditionally. I think that
is the best lesson I have ever learned form you:) (well one of the many.)
Happy Birthday! May you enjoy being 39 again!
I wish i had more time to write, but again, I've got today to
pack and do everything since I leave tomorrow for Arkansas. My new address
however is:
501 East Centerton Blvd.
apt 913
Centerton, AR 72719
Love you all!
Sister Pollard
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