Week 15- The one with the TRIO!

Friends!

My oh my, has it been a CRAZY week! A lot has happened and changed since the last report:

Some sad but exciting news all at once...my cutie trainer went home this week. BUT good news, she is doing a service mission in Utah sooo she is basically getting transferred to one of the best areas in my opinion. I am going to miss her dearly! This week I have seen the pure love of Christ for Gods children especially for my trainer, Sister Burton. Man saying goodbye was so so so hard but I know its God's plan for her and she is going where God needs her!

Since she left before transfers I've been staying with the Pumpkinridge and David Hill sisters and it's been a BLAST! These sisters are amazing in every way, I am so grateful I got to spend time hearing their testimonies this weekend before we all get transferred.

Heavenly Father's plan is so personal and full of love. I see this when I read the Book of Mormon and study Come Follow Me. Another way that I have seen his plan for me is by reading my Patriarchal Blessing recently! Sadly I couldn't find my blessing before I left for my mission so when I finally got a copy printed and read read it this week I found it to be such a source of strength! Please please read your Patriarchal Blessings if you have one and if you don't, start praying and preparing to receive one!

They are a wonderful thing to have that will help you through this crazy rollercoaster called LIFE!

Friday night I was in a trio with the Pumpkinridge sisters and got to teach a recently confirmed member lesson and it was so amazing! Man this guy is a stellar new member! Hearing a little bit of his past and the man that he has become was amazing. You could see that God truly worked through him to help him come closer to Christ.

Saturday I got to be in a trio with the David Hill sisters and that was a PARTY! We studied laughed, worked, laughed, talked to people and...laughed! Gosh I love these sisters! We had 2 member lesson and it was so fun to see how other sisters teach and hearing their testimonies. I have definitely come to know my Savior more closely throughout this weekend and I am so grateful!

Transfers!!

I will rip the bandaid off fast....I am staying!! Yep I am staying in Forest Grove and I am so happy! I have come to love these people and the ward here. I get my new companion tomorrow (Monday, Jan 7) and I can't wait to meet her!

Well I love you all! Keep on keeping on!! God loves you and is cheering you on!

Love,

Sister Fillmore