first off - i love you all so much!
This letter is just going to be
full of information! I will try to make it flow and sound good. Oh wait
that's what I always try to do ha. My new area is called Pines. I am in
the Pembroke Pines/Weston area. It is a very rich, white area. Almost
all of the area has gated communities. If you hear I am in jail you will
know that I got caught sneaking through a gate ha just teasing we will
figure something out! Member work is going to be huge, if not
everything, here! The ward is incredible. Someone signed up to feed us
every night this week. As if I don't eat enough all ready ha. Some of the YSA from Nova (my first area) are in my ward so that makes it really
fun to be able to talk with them and see them! There is a member of the
ward who we ate dinner with yesterday and she is a dentist (amazing or
what?) she said she will fix my tooth for FREE!. She is just going to
put a temporary filling in because the filling has just fallen out. She
said it will last til I get home when I can get it done.
Don't freak out- I've had hives
for a whole week! idk what is going on. They come only in the morning and
sometimes at night. Luckily they haven't happened for twoish days so I
hope they are gone. Life's great though. I've just gotten used to being
itchy all the time.
Our apartment is nice and big. Its
just the two of us that live there so it can be a little quiet at times
but that's okay I need quiet time. It was really dirty because no one has
lived here for about 7 months and the last ones that were there were
elders. I love them but they need to learn how to clean ha. We are in
the same district as the Davie and Nova sisters. So basically I am back
to where I was but not really. I'm home but not at home. Its been the
weirdest thing. We had a training in my old ward building the other day
so I drove through my old area. It was bitter sweet. I feel so close to
everyone but so not at the same time. Things will work out though I will
get used to where I am and then they will move me again - that's how it
works right?
Today I am going to finally buy
a straightener. A
good way to describe the ward is a "Utah ward". Lots of moms are
pregnant and there are tons of kids. I love it. The work is slow right
now but it is going to pick up fast! work work work. I also want to get
my hair cut today. we will see if it actually happens. I cant wait any
longer.
I'm sure you are all wondering
about my new companion. She has such a fun
personality! We get along really well and have become great friends! We
laugh all the time and we have a lot of similarities. Although all of
this sounds perfect its not. She will be going home tomorrow
or Wed. Its heart breaking. I want her to stay more than anything and
not just for me but for her!!! On Wed
(the day of transfers) we got all the new things for our area and went
and bought a few things at the store because there was nothing in our
apt. That night we had a baptism at our ward because they were still
doing missionary work even though they didn't have missionaries here
(incredible). We went to the baptism, went and worked for an hour and
then it was nine. Long day. Thursday I talked with her in the morning
because I could tell something was wrong. At this
point I am just in a daze. She chose to return home.
I'm sure you are wondering how I
am doing and how I am feeling. I am doing great! I have received so
much comfort. I don't think I have ever felt so close to the spirit
before. Its been hard don't get my wrong, but I haven't worried once. I
have really been sad that she is leaving because I know what she is going to
miss out on - the best experiences in the best mission. She doesn't
understand. She doesn't know. I will let you know how it all goes next
week though. If I am in a new area. Who my new comp is. All the fun
details. I had pics to send but forgot my cord! I will send them all
next week
Today for p-day I am going to
write a few thank you cards and we are going to Hollywood Beach. I need
time to think and breathe. And I love the ocean. So what a better place
than there? We are also going to YOGURT LAND with Shayna (my recent
convert). I'm stoked! Its just what I need!
Well family thank you for the
updates! It sounds like you had a great week! Thanks for the story dad!
its one of my favorites! :) I look forward to hearing from you all next
week. I can't thank you enough for all that you do and mean to me!
I LOVE YOU FOREVER!
xoxoxo sister johnson
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