Plus, this week we had a baptism!!! Liz got baptized on Saturday morning. It was seriously the most beautiful baptism I have ever seen. I have not met anyone so prepared. I don't know if you remember- but when I was set apart, President Hanks talked about me coming to Tennessee for one very specific person. I know it is Liz. She is amazing. She was born June 1991 so we are only about 10 or so days apart. Her grandparents live in Brigham City Utah. She is looking at programs at Utah State and wants to move out there. Pretty much she is guaranteed to be a part of my life forever. And that is why I think she is it. Plus, she is just amazing. I love her sweet children. I just love her!!! She got baptized in a white dress and seriously looked like an angel. Her little 2 year old was throwing a fit... So after coming out, she was dripping wet, carrying her little girl and smiling at herself in the mirror. It was the most beautiful thing... I just can't believe that I got to be apart of it... Unfortunately, though, she got really sick Saturday night and couldn't get confirmed on Sunday. So we are going over there Tuesday to have her be confirmed and then she is headed to upstate New York where home is for the holidays. AND while she is on her trip she is going to visit Palmyra! I am really glad I got to go right before I came out. I could let her know how AWESOME it is there!!! Gosh, I just love her.... I feel so blessed.
So you are probably wanting to know about transfers... Well... ok. I am staying here for another 6 weeks with Sister Roberts! Happy sad! I do love trying new areas and this area is pretty challenging- but we are finally getting the flow of it. Miracles are happening. And so it will be nice to finish some work here. It will also be nice to stay where we know some people for the holidays. That would be ten times more difficult to be with a new companion in a new area. But I will be blessed to be with people I have grown to love. So that is good. AND we have a place to skype on Christmas. Our mission president wanted us to do it during dinner so it will probably be within the time-frame of 4:00-6:00pm. We will talk to the members and figure out for sure times and I will let you know next week. :)
I promise I am not trunky today! It is getting really weird though... I only have three transfers left. We had a zone breakfast this morning and I was the oldest missionary other than those that are leaving this transfer... weird!!! It is ok though :) It doesn't really feel real so that's good! HEY!! Hopefully we are getting a car this week! Did I tell you how many layers I wear so I don't die?! I wear, hem hem, my underclothing (obviously), an undershirt, another shirt, a sweater, a puffy coat, my long coat, tights, leggings, socks, boots, a hat, a scarf (sometimes two) and gloves!! I despise humid cold.... grrrr...... But I am going to keep going! And drink lots of orange juice and airborne so I don't get sick!
Saturday and Sunday evening I had a really neat opportunity. And Thursday too :) I was invited to do a special musical number for Christmas Zone Conference on Thursday. I stood up there, all by myself and sang Oh Holy Night acapella! Then, I had the opportunity for half an hour on Saturday and half an hour on Sunday to sing and play the piano at an event called the Festival of the Nativity. It was really really really fun. I think I love performing and singing and stuff! My companion got some of it recorded so I will try to attach it at some point.
Missionary work is great! I love it :) It is also the hardest thing I have ever done- but I am growing and that is what matters. I love you all so much!!!
You know what, I have a really good feeling about staying at home for the summer. I think I am going to do that. I would love to do the job that Zach has for me and I will see if there are other things I can do as well. I would be happy to do all sorts of random things really. Babysitting, painting, piano lessons, something! I think something great will happen! I don't know what though haha :) It just feels better than the BarT5. I will pray on it though.
I love you all so much! Oh, last thing- I got your Christmas package! I love you!
Love, Sister Alicia Johnson
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