I don't have a good quote this week because we didn't see Miss Kaye and Rex was a little TOO CRAZY. But it was pouring rain last I checked and I sang Maroon 5 in the shower this morning, so there ya go. In case you were wondering, our Zone Conference was great minus the fact that the building was freezing cold. Our missionaries seem excited about the changes :) Important change #1: we don't have to record tracting! We used to have a requirement of 7 hours, but now we are trusted to do what works for our area. How much tracting did we do this week? 5 minutes. But we were so ridiculously busy being much more productive. Important change #2: PLANNING is serious, sacred, valuable business. The Brethren from Salt Lake gave us some awesome tips and said "If you can master this, you will be too busy." It is working! And this area is quickly turning around in response to many, many prayers and a lot of hard work :)
On Wednesday we went on a much needed exchange with our Sandhill Sisters. They are working in a rough area and needed a little boost :) So we went out there and spent the day in Richton, MS. The morning was spent brainstorming service and finding activities and then we divided and tried a few of them. Miracles, guys. They ran into an investigator they lost contact with, played piano and joined in a sermon at a nursing home, got signed up for lots of volunteer hours, and by the end of the day they were smiling and having fun. Because it is Valentine's day we did a lot of sidewalk chalk at parks :) I love doing chalk!
I have a favor to ask of all of you. This Saturday night will you pray extra hard for the missionaries of the world? Something happens between Saturday and Sunday that I haven't quite figured out yet. I don't understand how one day we can commit so many families and individuals to come to church, and then the next day they won't answer their door or their phone :( I mean, they are asking for rides, and then they don't come when their ride knocks on their door! Pray for these people, please? And let me know if you have any ideas for solutions.
Yesterday was a missionary farewell for Logan Kilsby! She is in Utah today getting ready to go to the MTC on Wednesday! And then she is heading to the Arizona Gilbert mission. Logan is the sweetest thing, her southern self is going to bring people so much happiness! I am excited to hear all about her adventure. We sang in the choir, listened to her amazing talk, and went to her farewell dinner. It was all so exciting and emotional and all I have to say is I'm grateful to be passed that point :) I arrived in Mississippi 8 months ago today, yall!! It's been fun to reflect on my mission so far as we send Sister Kilsby off. These last eight months have already changed me. My perspective on life has completely flipped and exploded. My heart has grown three sizes (like the Grinch) for the people here. My relationship with God is indescribable. I never thought all of this was possible, but here I am, becoming a new person!
And I still have 10 months to go :)
I love you all! Have a blessed week!
Sister Bartsch
1. Sidewalk chalk with Sister Garner, Sister Thompson, me, and Sister Kelly in Richland
2. Picking up trash in Richland!
3. Farewell Sister Kilsby!
4. Found a pig
PS Transfers are next week and I will be emailing on Tuesday :)
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