Unfortunately I don't have a lot of time with
packing and moving, so it will be a short email. But yes! This past
Friday I hit 6 months out!!! YAAAAYYY!!! Honestly I remember starting my
mission and thinking of myself in 6 months like "wow- that's so far
away and I'll be such a good missionary then." Hahahaha nope. Not even
close. :) I feel nowhere qualified to have been out for 6 months
already. I still consider myself a new missionary but I can't claim that
anymore! Yikes!!! The good news is that God is the one in control and I
am just an instrument in His hands. With my faith and willingness, He
can accomplish great things. It's not me at all.
And
yes, I am leaving Riverside. I'm actually very heartbroken about it,
but at the same time, I know it's time to leave. I've grown super close
with the members, missionaries, and friends. And Riverside itself! I
can't wait to come back already! ;) This is a hard goodbye. That's for
sure.
Sooooooooo where am I going, you ask?
Well, let me tell you the story. There are 14 new missionaries coming in
and only 2 leaving, so that means 6-7 new areas will be made. Bike
areas. I was pretty confident that I was going to be doubled into a new
area on bike despite the other predictions that were made. Transfer
Saturday morning, at 6:54am, I hear a phone vibrating and couldn't see
who the caller was. The only person that calls that early on transfer
Saturday is President Hammon giving a leadership call, however. With
shaky fingers, (AGAIN), I answer. He says (AGAIN) "Sister Goss, I'd like
to change your life a little bit. Will you accept the assignment of
Sister Training Leader?" Whaaaaaat? That threw me for a loop!!! I did
NOT expect that, even though some others did. I'm super nervous and feel
rather inadequate (seeing I've only been out 4 transfers), but I'm
excited. I'm going to Lake Elsinore to serve as an STL!! AHHHHH!
A
ton happened this week but here are a few highlights! Hermana Longshore
and Hermana Thompson were able to baptize Reuben and guess who came
down for the baptism! Hermana Weston and Schmutz!!! I was SO HAPPY to
see them!!! I cried so much haha!! And Reuben proposed to his girlfriend
right after the baptism! It was so good. :)))
And
then miracle Saturday morning!! We went with Lynn to the temple!! :D
Woooooo!!! I realized I haven't been able to do baptisms for the dead
for almost a year now and it was such a relief to be able to go and do
them again. As I was sitting next to Lynn in the temple, I was overcome
with emotions realizing that she was baptized herself not too long ago.
How amazing is that. I'm so proud of her.
So
that's the update! My heart is both hurting and excited; MAN missionary
life is crazy!!!! I trust the Lord 100% and know that through Him, all
things are possible. I love you all so much and have the best week
ever!!
Love, Sister Mary Goss
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