A few weeks ago Sister Aversa and I played the "transfer game" with the Book Of Mormon. I never heard about this before her, but it was fun to do. You first have one companion take the Book Of Mormon and flip through the pages and the other companion tells her when to stop. Next, on the two pages in front of you, you move your finger up and down the pages, then the other companion tells you when to stop. Sister Aversa did it for me and I told her when to stop. These were the words she read, "to the land northward". It's super funny how that actually worked!!
I am serving in the Arvada zone, in the Arvada Stake, and in the Arvada 4th ward. My District is called the Quail District. Now because of that everyone says "quail" randomly, it's super fun. The boundaries for my ward are super tiny, but it's nice on the miles. My companion's name is Sister Sanwo.
She is amazing and I love her with all my heart. She has been out a transfer less than I have, so that makes me the senior companion, second time holding that role. She is actually taller than me and she can drive. It's super nice to have things change a bit. Since she's driving, that means that I am her backer and that I hold the phone for the majority of the time. If any of you go on missions, know that Sister Reynolds looovvveesss backing, it's honestly super fun. I haven't heard of a single other missionary that enjoys backing, but it's an awesome position to hold, no matter what weather it is :)
On Tuesday we went to Maaco to see how much our car would cost from the car accident that happened on the 1st of November. While we were there we did what most missionaries never feel like we have enough time for, study. It was nice to be able to sit there and get some extra things done. After stopping by there, which btw was way out of our zone, we decided to stop and get some pizza for our district on the way to district meeting. I have honestly wanted to get pizza my whole mission, but there has never been anything close by. While in Aurora, for Maaco, Sister Aversa knew where to quickly get some pizza and I love her for her idea of that. Also in Aurora we tried to get gas, but nothing was working, and we saw two sets of Elders who were super confused as to why we were super far away from our area.
Christmas is such a wonderful time of the year! I was able to go to a Christmas Party this past week, and it was super cool. Ward Christmas parties are so much fun and there's so much light in their eyes. As a zone we have also been Caroling. It was so fun. I love my District and Zone already that are in the Arvada area. This will be an amazing transfer!
In my ward, we barely have anyone investigating the church and the boundaries for this place are so small. Since this is happening, there has been a tooonnn of tracting. We have been using the Light The World initiative and people love it. My companion and I will be working super hard and we will let the Lord use us in whatever way we can to help bring Him success in His wonderful and amazing work :)
Challenge: LIGHT THE WORLD!!!!
Spiritual experiences;
*Something that I really haven't told anyone, but it's happened to me quite a few times on my mission recently. So there's this song "Consider the Lilies of the Field". My mom once told me that it was my Aunt's, who is now passed away, favorite song. There was this one day where, for some reason, it played about 4 times off of the USB my companion and I have. I can't fully explain it, but I truly felt Aunt Christy with me. There are random times when the song will play, and sometimes where it doesn't even have to play, and I know that she is right with me. I know that I can't recall any memories about her, but it's amazing to know that she is right there. I am not a crier, but I am on the verge of tears every time I know she's there and even while I type this up.
*I stopped by a lot of people this week and had to say bye to them. I know that God sends His missionaries where He needs them the most. There are moments that I come in contact with people on my mission, like Wendy or Alex from Parker, and I know I'm there to help there. I know that everyone that I have met, I have met for a reason, but others I know that I'm still supposed to be in contact with after I leave that area.
*I also know that the companion I'm with was put with me on purpose. She is perfect, but some things happened to her caused by other people. These silly things are stuff that I can relate to almost perfectly, and I am able to help her out. It also helps me out knowing how useful I can be to this perfect and hard-working missionary!
*While we were caroling, the Spirit was sooo strong! I'm so thankful for the wonderful Spirit that comes when music is involved.
*Sister Sanwo and I were in the church building yesterday. Someone said the closing prayer for the end of the meeting. I had this super random thought that someone was going to hit their forehead. When we were leaving Sister Sanwo hit her forehead.
Shoutouts;
-Last P-Day I noticed that I had some split-ends. I got a hair-cut from a member in one of the stakes next to mine. It was cut shorter than I expected *sighs*, but now it's all clean. Hope you enjoy dad ;p
My family sent me a package, and it was the sweetest thing every!! LOVE YOU!!!!!!!
-I also got another package from my family's new home ward. That package means the world to me. I don't know anyone in that ward, but I love them for them reaching out to me and sharing their love to me.
-My first day in Arvada we did service. We went to this super cute Old Folks home. We painted nails. I am so thankful that these people don't have perfect vision (like you Jeff!), or they'd be really disappointed with the job done.
-On the way to the meeting that was going to tell me the new area I'd be serving in, Sister Aversa and I stopped at Chick-fil-a. On the way from the meeting to my new area, Sister Sanwo and I stopped at Chick-fil-a. I didn't get much because it would've been too much food for me, but I think it's so funny how missionaries love that place. It wasn't my idea to go there either time, but I was happy by it. Thanks to all who ever went with me there!!
-There is a Hawaiian in my zone, he's my zone leader. He's not as tall as the one I know, but it's pretty fun to have him. We are going to do a Hawaiian themed thing next week for P-Day, super excited!
-Super close to the mountains!!
While tracting, I saw some decorated dinosaurs,
I love you all my friends
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