HELLOOO......
Let's start off by describing the area. The lovely town of Richland is located about 20 minutes away from Kennewick and is flat as can be. If any of you have seen the movie Hot Rod, it is exactly like the town where that takes place. Like, exactly. It is hot, the people and the houses are exactly the same and I laugh about it all the time. Now that you have that image you know what it's like to serve in the Duportail (like super-dupor) ward in Richland Washington! I love it already, I really do. People are so ready here to listen and accept the gospel. It is truly incredible. It is over 100 degrees every day and our area is walking. Unfortunately, our apartment is a 25 minute walk from our ward but HEY it's ok! lots of bonding time with my incredible trainer.
Sister Williams:
WOW
What a girl. She is honestly so incredible and I know we were paired together for a reason. I've been here 6 days and she has already taught me more than I ever could've imagined. She is kind, patient, and so ready to work. it's crazy how good we get along and I know we will work hard together.
The Members:
The members are incredible and take care of us as if we were their own. They are always giving us rides home because of the walk and offer waters and feed us dinner every night. How amazing is that??! They make us feel so loved and appreciated. it really makes the transition easier.
Investigators:
So miracles are ALREADY HAPPENING. We started working Wednesday due to prior training and we already have 6 investigators since then! 6! like. Holy smokes I cant even believe it. We go out tracting every day from 12-5 and then from 6-830. We have appointments in between that time but basically its a lot of walking in the sun! which I honestly don't mind! But people think we are crazy. Most of the people live in these tiny tiny houses that have been here since the atomic bomb that was made in Hanford. I dont know if any of you have heard of handford but it is the nuclear plant where they constructed the atomic bombs...so people moved here and built these little houses and never left. I kind of love it . It is great to meet all these nice people. Well..mostly nice. But that is everywhere. Anyway we were walking around on Wednesday and we met Genesis and Bryana just hanging outside. They are 14 and were so open to the gospel. The spirit was incredible and weve met with them and their families. I know we were led to that street for a reason and because of that we have met 2 incredible families that are ready to hear about the gospel and follow Christ. We have met some other incredible people that Sister Williams and I are determined to teach. Teaching is so wonderful when you view others with the same love and patience as Christ does. I absolutely love it. That is probably my favorite part of being here. Loving and teaching as Christ would. Inviting people to come unto him and exercise their faith. IT MAKES ME SOOOOO HAPPY. Our last investigator is from last night. We were prompted to tract down a street and were getting nowhere. We came to a house and a man named Jason answered the door. We ended up talking to him for an hour about the restoration and he totally believes. It was the most incredible experience and the spirit was so strong. We could literally feel the love that Jesus Christ has for him and it made the whole thing a mind blowing experience.
I love this work. It may be hot and my feet may be tired but it is truly the happiest I've been. Every day is exciting and it starts with studying diligently in the morning. My testimony of my Savior and his gospel has multiplied by degrees I didn't think it could get to. I know He loves each and every one of us and truly desires for us to be happy. As missionaries, we have the unique opportunity to share this message of love and happiness with others.
I love you all and I hope you have a wonderful week!
Love,
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