This week I hit my 18 month mark. We call them click days here in the WVCM. And that was a real weird feeling. I can hardly believe it's been that long. And the days keep getting faster. I'm not a particularly sentimental person, but it's been an emotional week.
DM is continuing to blossom in the gospel- he's the one flying to church next week. I firmly believe that his amazing progress is all due to his amazing, self-assigned fellowshipper. Brother C. is literally his new best friend. He stops by to check on him throughout the week, gives him rides to church and activities, goes around introducing him to everyone at church, and shares his testimony with him frequently. D. was on date for baptism, the 28th, but the zone leaders said he needs to be tobacco free for longer, so it has to be moved back a few weeks. I'm sad that I won't be here to witness his baptism, but I know that's not what's important. When I look back and see how much his life has changed over the last 3 months, my heart soars. He went from being a "backslidin'" alcoholic with little purpose to life to the man on fire he is today. I testify that the Restored gospel of Jesus Christ truly does change lives!
We went on two exchanges this week. Which was so exhausting and fun all at the same time. Sister K., from Morgantown, came here and spent the day in Fairmont with me. It was a happy reunion, we met for the first time 17 months ago on her first day in the mission. I learned so much from her about following the Spirit, and being constantly in tune with it's promptings. She has done so much good during her mission with that ability. I also was able to go to the Cheat River area with Sister Gale. She was a friend from early on in the mission, too! I have been grateful for the chance to get to know and work with all the sisters here. It truly has been the people that have taught me the most on my mission, and I will be forever changed by my interactions with them.
I ate escargot this week! One of our investigators was talking about how she tried it from a local restaurant, and we couldn't think of a better refreshment to bring to district meeting, so we went and got some to take. We made all the elders try it first before we told them what it was. They didn't buy it when we told them it was squirrel brain (which, believe it or not, is a local delicacy) They all did, to their credit!
Well, stay tuned one more week, folks. It's the last home stretch, and will fly right by. Next Pday is Wed :)
Love,
Sister Ward
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