Warm Hugs From Junction - Feb. 23, 2015

So this was SUCH a long week!

To start off Sister Moffat and I spend most of Tuesday Saying goodbye to people. It was SO hard. I seriously loved Rolling Hills Wichita and am going to miss the ward more than anything. They were like family. It was interesting because Sister Moffat and I felt like we had a hard time getting the work done that was expected from our leaders, and staying focused and other things. But as we were leaving and saying goodbye it was apparent that we left an impact on the people there. The Lord was inspired in putting us together, not for the reasons we thought, but for some much greater. I've never felt more like I was leaving home than I did with this last area. The gospel of Jesus Christ isn't about numbers. It's about reaching out and touching peoples lives. I love being a missionary. 

Ok so Junction is FANTASTIC!! I tell ya! I am LOVING IT! The members here are hilarious. So Junction city is a military town, and I'm having to learn all the lingo. It's way fun. We get to go "on base" all the time. I just think that sounds cool. It's not really as cool as it sounds, but it sounds cool. We cover a Ward and a branch. It really is like 2 wards, but they keep one as a branch in case all the men deploy and there aren't any priesthood holders left. So it gets confusing sometimes. Plus we're back to 6 HOURS OF CHURCH! But it's more like 8 because of meetings. We're basically there from 7am-5pmwith a lunch break. I'm a full time church goer. 

So funny story. We were getting Subway for lunch and just as we were leaving this Hispanic man mumbled something outside of the door way. I said HELLO!! :D how are you? He mumbled some more in spanish and I felt like he was about to ask for the food in my hands. ehh.... Sorry I don't know Spanish. he says, I'm not speaking spanish. Some more mumbled words and says wait I don't know English. He was Higher than the stars. He could barely stand. He walked closer to me and asked my name as he gave me a hug. "ahhh... Ah I'm sister herrin, and those Boys inside the store speak Spanish! BYE!" That's right referrals for the Elders. They're meeting with him later this week. You're welcome.

Other funny story, one of the Elders has a crippled arm and he likes to show it off. Well we lead  them through this maize of a trailer park to another referral that we had for them. We park outside and watch them walk up to the door to see if they'll get in. PLOT TWIST. Giant scary dog on sitting in front of the door. He was not happy with our Elders. The one Elder reached out is little gimpy arm and tried to soothe the dog but it was not having it! He was like here take this one! I don't use it anyways! Oh man it was so funny! We were dying!!!! I don't know, maybe you just had to have been there. 

We have a lot of great people to teach and I am so excited to GET TO WORK! We have a lot to do here but I pray every day that the Lord can lead us to those who are ready. I hope you all have a great week and stay out of trouble!!! :) 

Love,

Sister Herrin

My dear sweet Belinda. So hard to say goodbye! But it really is just a see you later. I swear as soon as I buy my own house I'm going to make sure that I have an extra room for this lady right here. Mom she says to not mind her make up, cuz she had been crying :) she's so funny