Hey everyone!
Holy moly what a week it has been!! It started off with our typical service at the Food Bank, always some good fun there! Then on Wednesday the missionaries in our zone had to go get OHIP cards cause most of us are from Alberta (stood in line for a while but never ended up getting them cause we all didn't have a signature on a certain paper haha) but then later that day we get a call from the Food Bank saying someone tested positive who worked at the same time as other missionaries in our zone... soooo because we all were together the day after for the OHIP cards most of the zone had to go into isolation! Luckily, we were able to get tested right away, and a few days later we were told we could leave the apt again WOOHOO. Those days spent doing nonstop video calls with Sister Gallup with no breaks for fresh air are moments I will never forget hahahaha. We both just felt so much more thankful for the outdoors after that and basically spent the rest of the week outside 24/7 lol. This whole thing is also so ironic because the day we were told to go into isolation until further notice, was the same day exactly a year ago that I was flying across the whole world to Australia!!!
But anywayyyys we got transfer news and my heart hurts because I'm leaving all my favorite people in the beautiful land of Heartlake. I have just grown to love these people the past 6 months. My new companion and I are getting shot gunned into Trenton/Belleville. President said they have a tiny branch:) This is going to be very different but I'm feeling ready to love the people there!
Miracle for this week with our friend Marian. We have been doing Bible studies with her for a while now, just creating the trust and love:) this week we dove into the Book of Mormon. We asked her if she had ever heard of it before and her response was, "yes it is another book of scripture from Christ's church... your church" like whatttttt? She was so receptive to the connections between both the Bible and the Book of Mormon. She even had a light bulb moment while reading John 10 and 3 Nephi 15 about other sheep. We invited her to pray if the Book of Mormon is true and she responded by saying, "I'm receiving revelation right now!" I pray I never forget the power of the Spirit in this lesson. The work moves forward here in Heartlake, and I sure will miss it.
Okay and just one more thing. I know God is in the details. This has been proven to me time after time in this area. First because the ward mission leader, Brother Perry Spice served as a missionary with my grandpa in France. Second is because a sweet lady in this ward, Sister Nathalie Ferry, grew up with my mom in the Young Women's organization in Quebec. Third is because two of my favorite people, Sister Sandra Conley and Sister Linda Moore, both lived in Australia for some time. Fourth my literal best friend/companion grew up in Alberta and basically lived the same life as me. We both danced, both went to TYC, both got reassigned, both think and act the same. Like just all of these connections and similarities remind me of God's divinity and love! Although I didn't understand why God took me out of Australia at the time, I'm thankful He sent me here. It is a good thing He is in charge because He knows better than I do.
I'm learning to really truly trust Him, especially in the moments where I feel He is farthest from me. He has helped me this far, and has literally been in the details, so why doubt? Why fear? I can have faith that this new area out in the boonies will also be for a reason.
God knows you and I can promise that He is involved in every aspect of your life. Keep trusting Him!
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