Days in Dodge!

Hola!

So, I figured out that I am officially a mutant this week and this is why…

• Sister = Daughter of God
• Ricci = Hispanic
• Jo = Hick (e.g., Southern names like Bobby Jo, Sally Jo, etc.)
• Adams = Crazy and Fun Family (The Addams Family)

I had the opportunity to go on exchanges in Hugoton this week. I went with Sister Samoni – who is Tongan – so Spanish is her 3rd language. Her first language is Tongan, English, and now Spanish. She was so much fun! I would not get into a fight with her because she is a strong girl who could beat you up yet she is the biggest sweetheart! She has convinced me into playing Rugby so that is the sport that I am going to try to pursue. On the exchange, amongst all of the good memories, we also saw many miracles. They are teaching a gal from Honduras who has just recently moved here with her daughters. She doesn’t know a lick of English and she has been very ill. Two Priesthood holders from the ward – who knew Spanish from their missionary service in the Dominican Republic – came over and were able to give her a blessing. It was such a spiritual experience. She didn’t quite understand what the Priesthood was but having two worthy men give her a blessing really connected the dots for her. She was indeed grateful and I really hope that she won’t forget the way that she felt.

Emily got baptized on Saturday! The Elders started talking with her about two and a half weeks ago and she is definitely part of the elect. She knew that this is what she needed in her life and that it would help her with every other aspect in her life (i.e., marriage, children, and work). Probably my favorite part of baptismal services is being the one who is in charge of showing them where to go, seeing them right before they go into the water, and giving them their towel right afterwards. There is no way that you could deny the Spirit during these experiences because there is a definite glow and light. She has got a bright future ahead and will definitely be a leader here in the Dodge City Ward. She is already making comments in Relief Society and is willing to share her testimony in front of everyone. After her baptism, she took us all out for Sushi and it was such a blast! She has a lot of friends that support her even though none of them are members. They were able to see the definite change in her.

Elder Myers – our District Leader – goes home (Utah) this week. It was so cool on Sunday to have his farewell as well as another farewell for a gal in our ward named Gabby Arkell. One leaving for the mission adventure and one returning home. My heart didn’t know what to feel during this time – the mission has been “Real Life” and I wouldn’t give back my mission experiences for anything. Elder Myers is an amazing missionary and has allowed the Savior to mold him into an even greater disciple and Gabby will soon have that same experience. Just let it happen – allow Him to change you and embrace it!

“Fasten your seat belts for the ride of your life.” – President Nelson

“With Christ, darkness cannot succeed. Darkness will not gain victory over the light of Christ.” – President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“The scriptures are the word of God, they are God’s landmarks that show the way we should travel in order to draw closer to our Savior and reach worthy goals.” – President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Misionera Amor
Siempre Una Aventura
Hermana Adams