It is P-Day, my birthday, Day before transfers, and a rainy day.
So
here is the big news.....I have been transferred! After 4 months here
in Montenegro, it will be good to have a change. However, with transfers
always comes the nervousness as well. I don't know what the next
transfer holds in store! I am holding out for the areas, Canela (like
the Park City of the Rio Grande do Sul) and Elizabete (which is actually
in the city of Porto Alegre, close to the temple). We will see! I will
for sure let you know where I am when I find out! Pray for me!
My companion, Sister Marques, was really bummed when
she found out that she would be staying here. She doesn't like
Montenegro or many of the members. I have to admit that this was a
really hard area, but I survived and came out of it an even better
missionary than I was before. I know that President Wright is an
inspired man. I know he has authority to lead this mission. He told
Sister Marques that he knew that she didn't want to stay. He said that
he knew that she hates Montenegro. But he also said that there is
someone here in Montenegro that only she will find. She has to stay here
right now because there is a soul (or many) that are waiting
specifically for her. She cried when she found out that she has to stay,
but after she heard that, she was impressed by the inspiration of
President Wright.
This week, was one of those "I am really grateful
that I am serving a mission right now. I guess I am actually making a
difference here" weeks. Yesterday, an investigator named Maria came to
church. She lost her husband a few months ago and has been feeling
really empty. She LOVED church and was made right at home by all of the
members. She told me and Sister Marques that she has felt so much
happier since the day that we knocked on her door. She said that we have
beautiful spirits and that she can tangibly feel the spirit when we
talk about the gospel. I really feel like she will make it into the
waters of baptism.....I won't be here for it, but I thank the Lord for
the chance that I have to bring a special message of happiness to people
that are suffering.
This week is a week of anniversaries. Yesterday was
my 10 month mark on the mission, today is my birthday, yesterday was 4
months in Montenegro, and Thursday will be 9 months since the last time I
stepped on U.S. soil. Time is time. It keeps on moving!
I don't know what I will do for my birthday today.
Pack my bags and maybe eat something cool! Thanks for all the birthday
wishes! Love you all!
Sister Autumn Barnes
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