BAPTISM WEEK💙🌊

 What's up my friends?! This week was super good! It was the last week of the transfer so transfers are tomorrow! I get to stay in Elma and I'll be training a new STL so next week you'll find out who it is!!! 

HIGHLIGHTS:

• BAPTISM! Amelia was baptized this weekend! It was such a perfect day! It was so happy and so many ward members came to support! The whole relief society room was full! Amelia was completely glowing. I told my companions that I felt like I was being baptized again because I was so happy for her and the spirit was so strong! She has such a love for Jesus Christ and it's so evident! I just love Amelia so much! 
• INTERVIEWS! This week we had interviews with President and it was so good! We talked about this upcoming transfer and then we had such a good discussion about grace and mercy! He really helped me to understand how they are different, how they relate to each other, and how they apply to me. President Mann is one of the wisest people I have ever met. He always says exactly what I need to hear and always knows how to help me. I'm so blessed! 
• BEST PEOPLE! Because Sister Dolan is going home, we spent a lot of time with our members this week, and let me tell you, Elma Washington Ward is the best ward in the world! (no offense Peacefield) I feel so blessed to be staying here! 

LOWLIGHTS:

• BUSY WEEK: This week was crazy busy, we had a meeting Wednesday morning, interviews allllll day Thursday and interviews alllll day Friday and a big stake WML training on Saturday, so it was insane! We barely had any time to work which was super sad but I'm so excited to be able to work like crazy this week! 
• TRANSFERS: With transfers, I have to say goodbye to both my companions which is so sad! Especially because Sister Dolan is going home! At least I'll still see Sister Richins around the mission! Our zone is also changing a lot, so there are lots of goodbyes to say! And I hate goodbyes! 

SPIRITUAL THOUGHT:

This week in my interview with President Mann, we talked about mercy and grace. We talked about God's love a lot and how He loves us no matter what. He told me that even when we are reckless he loves us! So always remember that God loves you!

Love you all and hope you all have the best week! 

-Sister Stringham