Growth and change are not synonymous with comfort. This week was... one with a lot of opportunities for growth and change. I am continuing to adjust to these changes, but it's not easy. It was kind of a rough week, honestly. But we're working on it, Sister Carter and I.
This was my first week with my new companion, Sister Carter. She's from Farmington, Utah and she is nice! She is very fun and creative and she has the prettiest handwriting. I really like her style and the way she's done up her side of the room is simply adorable. Personally, we get along together well and have a grand old time. However as a missionary companionship it hasn't been as easy.
Sister Carter has been out on her mission for almost 5 months. This is her second area, and I am her third companion. She hasn't been out that much longer than I have, which concerned both of us, as neither of us feel confident enough to be on our own without a more seasoned missionary. We've had a few clashes; we're both used to doing things one way. And they're not often the same way. We're getting by, but it's felt like an uphill battle. Sister Carter especially has felt distressed, due to not being familiar with the area, not knowing the people, and leaving her beloved investigators in her previous area. She has come from an area where there were 5 people on date for baptism into one with zero. It's been hard for her.
A major help in making her feel at home here Belleview was the ward Christmas party on Saturday night! Most of the ward members were in attendance and were elated to meet her. The party was a smashing success with lots of food, photos and festive activities; my favorite of which was the adult coloring pages and the water colored pencils available. We also got a perfect photograph for the Christmas card. I was even able to find a Christmas sweater. Leave it to me to find the only 'ugly' Christmas sweater in Florida. It was joyous.
Amy is keeping as solid as ever and we're planning on starting some family history to find names to take to the temple soon ☺️ Lillian came to church and stayed for first and second hour! We were so glad, she hasn't been feeling well and it was a blessing to have her there. She's been throwing us curveballs as she began reading Doctrine and Covenants and somehow managed to find the 1st Official Declaration; the manifesto ending plural marriage and was very confused about that. But we're studying and learning more about it together. She's awesome; she is so going to get baptized, it's literally just a matter of time.
I hope you've all been enjoying the season and tidings of holiday joy all around. Thank you all for the well wishes and support you send me! It's always appreciated and often it is needed. Keep praying for us as we tackle this next week.
Don't eat the yellow snow,
-Sister Olivia Petty❄️
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| Sister Carter, Sister Rytting, Sister Phelps, and I. Sister Rytting is Sister Phelps' new companion, and I actually went to high school with her. Sister Rytting also trained Sister Carter for her first 6 weeks, so we're both standing next to our first mission field companions. Small world. 12.6.16 |
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| Sister Carter and I at Bishop Lifferth's house 12.8.16 |
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| Merry Christmas from the Belleview Sisters 12.10.16 |
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