Week 39 - Herm-town Oregon (aka I got transferred to Hermiston)

Hello! Boy it has been the most insane week. Transfer calls came last Monday and I am now serving in Hermiston, Oregon with Hermana Quiroz (ANOTHER Spanish speaking sister. I think Heavenly Father is trying to tell me something.) I will miss Walla Walla! It was such a wonderful place to be and full of amazing people. It won't be long until I am back there visiting I'm sure. My new comp is the best. She is from Alan,Texas but grew up in Mexico city so she finds it hilarious that I know all the Chilanga slang. 

Hermiston is a little town just across the boarder of Washington on the way to Portland. Part of our area includes Echo, Oregon and Stanfield, Oregon. Echo is actually part of the Oregon trail so they built a little dinky town in the middle of nowhere. I love it! Fun Fact: Hermiston is known for their watermelons, so I'll have to let you all know how they are. Being doubled in to an elder area is always fun. Especially when they haven't had sisters in a while. Our dinner calendar got filled up in two seconds! 

As soon as we got here miracles started happening. We pull up and one of the zone leaders comes up and asks me if I remembered a girl we taught in Pasco named Kelsey. Inside I was freaking out because OF COURSE I remember Kelsey! She was the sweetest lady and as soon as we met her we knew that she would accept the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, she was having marital problems at that time and her husband was not allowing her to meet with us anymore. It was heartbreaking but we knew that she was safe in the Lord's hands. Fast forward to now: three months later she is getting baptized in Hermiston Oregon and she asks me to give a talk at her baptism on Saturday. Talk about an emotional reunion. The baptism was incredible and I am so grateful the Lord allowed me to be a part of her life. She is so full of light and I know she will be such a blessing to her family and all those around her. I'll have to admit I did get a bit emotional during the talk but so did she so I don't feel so bad. It is incredible how PERFECT the Lord's timing is and how He cares enough to transfer me all the way to Oregon to get to witness Kelsey making such a sacred promise with her Heavenly Father. 

Hermana Quiroz and I are so excited to be here and are ready for all of the adventures the Lord has in store for us! I love you all and hope you have a great week!

Love, 
Sister Madeline Whetten 

Kelsey's Baptism

Hermana Quiroz and Me