Dear Family and Friends,
A few days ago I arrived in the Cincinnati airport in Kentucky (go figure), and was greeted by the mission president and his wife. 39 missionaries (elders and sisters) stayed in the mission home that night. The next day they shipped us to Centerville, OH where we attended the transfer meeting. :)
I never guessed I would go "foreign" while serving in the United States. If you're wondering why I'd say that, I'll tell you: I'm in Peru.
Peru, Indiana, that is. I've never seen so much corn in my life. The sky is so big and everything is green. The drive to Peru was a long one (4ish hours) and I loved seeing the cute barns in Ohio. It's definately "the country" out here and I love it.
My companion, Sister Crosby, has been out for 10 months. she's from Eager, AZ and was a student at BYUI before her mission. She and I get along really well. I'm a lucky girl.
This week we've taught a lot of lessons. One of our investigators, Derrick, is progressing really well. He's been taking the lessons for about 3 months and knows so much. He just needs the courage to take the next step.
Also, on Friday we met the mother of a recent convert's friend--her name is Donna. She is struggling with a wayward daughter.
On Saturday after dinner with the Waite family (an awesome member family that came with us to Derrick's las lesson) we went to the trailer park where she lives to visit her and share the story of the Prodigal Son with her. After we shared the story with her, Sister Rush (a member that came with us) shared her experience with a son who had strayed (he was into drugs, etc) but eventually returned. As we left that night we were grateful that Heavenly Father had inspired us to ask Sister Rush to come with us. Her empathy was what Donna needed.
When we got home the leftover salad from the Waites was wilted, but that didn't matter. We're out here saving souls, not salad.
Donna came to church yesterday (and so did her daughter and her daughter's boyfriend). It was a miracle. We had 4 investigators at church yesterday! :)
Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ full-time is so rewarding. By the time we get home to our apartment every night, I'm exhausted, but it's all worth it.
-Sister Sarah Jane Lewis
Don't forget to write!
P.S. Mom, you were right--the bugs bite here. I have 11 bug bites. We live right next to the Wabash River. :) Google it.
My companion told me there's a song about the "beautiful Wabash River in the moonlight." I've decided that "in the moonlight" is the only time it could be considered beautiful. (only joking!)
Sarah Jane with her MTC district and companion:)
Sarah Jane with her companion in Peru, Indiana:)
Thank you for sharing this!
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