Well, God has done told me I can keep you! You is stuck, Chuck. -Kaye, my biggest fan

Easter with my best friend!

Once again, Kaye is our sweet miracle for this week. I know I should have high hopes and not be surprised when she makes progress, but MAN. I have been in awe lately. The Spirit is a real thing. I know for a fact it was nothing I, Sister Kelly, Sister Nash or the Elders last year said that got Kaye into the church building. That was a straight up miracle. On Wednesday we met her at the church for a tour! She tried to wriggle her way out of it 30 minutes before, but I wouldn't have that!! She came, she felt the Spirit, and she left. I wish you could have seen the dancing I did down the hallway after she drove away. I was on exchanges with Sister Thompson and Dede was with us, they just laughed at me. Sister Nash danced with me when we saw each other again :) She is a good companion. On Saturday we called Kaye, begged her to let us help out around the house, ended up crushing her thousands on thousands of Coke cans, and SHE asked US if she could come to church. We tried to respond calmly, and promised her the sweetest blessings if she would come. Sunday morning we had a beautiful Easter program and Kaye wasn't there! Two hours later a lady with an unmistakable bun snuck into Relief Society. She whispered "I figured I'd surprise yall" and I cried. I guess she thought we saved the most important meeting for last, so she didn't get what she expected. But we had a nice talk in the dark chapel after church. She told us that she can't explain how good she has felt lately, since she quit swearing, started reading the scriptures, and coming to church. I never would have guessed that Kaye would be out most progressing investigator! She is teaching me so much, and fixing my doubts. I love her for that!

Kaye at church!

This week we had two very productive exchanges and a huge Zone Conference with the Hattiesburg and Gulfport zones. Some members of my first district were reunited! We don't know why, but the Bossier District has a special bond. Love them. The mission got Tiwis installed in our cars to fix our crazy driving, (A tiwi. Missionaries hate them. They talk to you while you drive and record your driving record. I am getting a brand new car, so I don't have one yet. But the rest of the mission does and they seem like a good idea and also a hassle.) and the rest of Zone Conference was nice, the end was especially special, and we left ready to work!! 

The Hattiesburg train station.
A great place for a photo shoot!

Sister Rose and I on exchanges

Saturday was another great day at the thrift store, we were able to clear up a couple more misconceptions about the Mormons. Yes, we are allowed to wear makeup. One step closer.

Sunday, of Course was Easter! I was able to watch the Church's Easter video with a lot of people and we tried to spread the Spirit with chalk art at parks and on trails. It's weekends like this that I love the South. The faith here is so strong, I've never been anywhere like this! Honestly, I wish Utah and everywhere could be more like Mississippi. I will try to bring as much of their faith with me as I can, but until then I want all of you to speak up about what you believe, have the faith to pray with your friends and family, and truly live what you know. It will be contagious :)

I hope you all have a blessed week!! 
Sister Bartsch

Chalk!!! The Longleaf Trace is a bike trail that runs from Hattiesburg to Sumrall :) It's usually pretty busy, so we hoped to enlighten people while they exercise. 

The Hattiesburg District