Yes, Sister Alisa has moved! I am officially with.....drumroll......Sister Sorge! I believe a Mrs. Kelly Stanley is aware of her, from the Illustration Program at BYU. We're companions! She's so amazing, dedicated, patient, in tune, honest, hard worker, everything. I love her! We've hit it off, and we're already seeing miracle after miracle this transfer. I love this work! Sister Sorge has been an answer to my prayers, and to questions that I didn't know I had. She has already taught me so much in just these 4 days. I'll attach a picture. I love her!
I'm not sure how to descibe my feelings lately, other than....light. I feel it's been ever since my halfway mark. Ah, ever since February 5th, time has been going by wayyyy too fast! It won't slow down! I can't believe I'm on my 6th transfer in country. My perspective has just completely switch since that day, and I feel like I am free to become the missionary I've been wanting to be. Before I felt so many limitations--language, worrying about my own abilities, etc. But I feel as though a whole new light has entered my life, and I'm free to be me as a missionary. There is no greater feeling thus far (besides seeing my brothers and sisters enter the waters of baptism....)!
Speaking of baptism, we have one this Sunday! Baa Phat it incredible. She came to church on her own the first Sunday I was in Bangnaa. Her sister was baptized here in Thailand more than 30 years ago, and ever since that day she has never forgotten her feelings. She lived in a town for many years that didn't have a church, and as soon as she moved to Bangkok she looked up the website online and came to the closest one--Bangnaa! She's been golden since day one. She's the one that last week responded to my question, "Baa Phat, are you feeling read for baptism next week?" She replied, "I've been ready for 30 years." I can't wait!
The first day we were together, Sister Sorge and I, we met a darling family. We were inviting, and were just about to go to a new neighborhood when we passed a really small street we hadn't gone down yet. We looked at each other, smiled, and turned around. Just as soon as we entered the street, a little 4 year old girl started screaming, "Farang! Farang!" (white person! white person!) Our target. Haha. We passed by, saw her dad was home, and then soon discovered the mother was home. We introduced ourselves as missionaries to the father, and said we had a short message to share. He welcomed us in gladly! They're a darling family. The mother and daughter came to church yesterday, and the dad stayed home with the little 1 year old girl because he wasn't well. We'll keep working with them, I can't wait to see what happens. And just so you know, this little girl doesn't call me "Sister" like everyone else. It's simply, "farang." "I want to eat dinner with the farang"..."I want to sit by the farang"...."I'm wearing the farangs rings".....I can only imagine she's like a mini version of me at 4 years old.
The senior couple missionary, the Saengsawans, have written a book! Actually it might just be his, but it's titled, "From Monk to Missionary." READ IT! I've heard about it briefly, but it's basically about his conversion process. It's a must read when I get home.
I heard news from Sister Harris last week at transfer meeting--Pa Pong (remember my thai parents that were baptized in November?) baptized the family that I taught before I left Chiang Mai! I have a pciture hanging up in my room at home, I love it. What a miracle! I love how the Lord just prepares people to fulfill certain roles. He looks so sharp all in white.
Yesterday in Relief Society, the teacher turned to me in the middle of her lesson and asked, "Sister, is it a sacrifice to be here?" I cannot tell you the peace I felt in my heart as I honestly answered her, "No." She said, "Being so far away from your family, riding your bike in the heat, etc, it's not a sacrifice?" Once again, the reply was, "No." The Spirit bore witness to me at that moment that what I spoke was true. It's also true that I miss you all like crazy, but I am so grateful to be here. I cannot possibly explain all that I'm learning...it's become me.
We made a delicious Suki Hang last night! SO GOOD! We ventured to go to the market and get the necessary supplies, and we had a delicious Sunday dinner. I'm doing my best to prepare to make you Thai food when I get home. It's soo good...and today we went to a high-so grocery store, that has all these imported goods from Europe and America. I want you to know that I saw a box of Fruity Pebbles for almost $11.....$11!! We splurged and got some yummy snacks from home, like CHEESE. But I didn't venture to buy the fruity pebbles. Maybe another time. I can't wait to eat cheese, Thai cheese is not the same!
Well, my time is running short. I attached a picture of me and Sister Sorge, and me and a little girl eating starfruit together from the tree in her yard. Her mother was just baptized a few months ago, and this little girl has taken a liking to Sister Nay. I love her. I know that this work is the work of the Lord. I sometimes wonder how I can ever return home! Just the thought makes my heart hurt. But I am grateful to be here, serving wholeheartedly. Remember that what we have is of most worth! Choose to have a great week!
All My Love,
Sister Nay
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