Oh man OH
MAN, what a week it has been!! I'm officially in Grand Forks, sorta kinda
settled and such...missions are just pure insanity!! It's so crazy that, just
when you've got it all together and life is pretty content, Heavenly Father
throws you off into the unknown wilderness of Grand Forks to fend for yourself.
The good news is that Grand Forks is ADORABLEEEE. Like, I had myself
convinced that Fargo was the cutest place around...I don't know what I was
thinking!! The only places that rival Grand Forks in general cuteness are
Beulah, of course, and my beloved town of Horace...but it's a close third in
the race of cute ND towns. Man, life is good even in Grand Forks! It's
different and new and a bit scary, but God is good and life is still blissful.
And Sis. Tucker is my new favorite person. I am so blessed! I'll give you the
full scoop in due time, don't worry...but, the sum up here is that the gospel
is true, even in Grand Forks. It's the greatest!!
Alright,
intro over. This week has been a crazy one, full of goodbyes and packing and
teaching amazing lessons and generally rejoicing in the goodness and grace of
God. Sis. Clark and I have been finding ourselves saying, "by the grace of
God" pretty constantly because we spend inordinate amounts of time
chilling with adorable African woman who say adorable African things...so, by
the grace of God, this week has been lovely and magical. I think I've written
at least twenty times in my journal, "God is good!"- it's just the
truth!! God is so good, so merciful, so lovely...and really, He is so aware of
each of us. He knew I needed to be right where I am, even though I didn't
really want to be right where I am- He takes way good care of me, even in my
stubbornness. I do adore Him!
But
anyway, man oh man, let me tell you about the week! It's been a magical one! So
much has happened, so much goodness to be shared...but, for starters, my new
address is 2750 S. 40th St. #206, Grand Forks, ND 58201. I still can't believe
it's actually happening, that I'm actually in my THIRD area and with my SIXTH
companion...life is just crazy. It's moving too fast lately! I can't
believe it'll be a year this week of being a missionary!!!
Oh man,
getting sidetracked today! My head is just so full, it would seem! We kicked
off the week with our normal Monday shenanigans, plus a stop to the gorgeous
downtown Fargo for some strolling and shopping. I love Fargo so much!!
We ate
dinner on Monday with the beloved Cooks, some of my Fargo faves, and we giggled
the whole time about life and missions and AH, they're jsut the best. We taught
Kayla on Monday as well, just about the Gospel- she's the best!! I adore her so
completely! She told me that I'm her spirit animal and I almost DIIIIIED- Kayla
is forever my favorite person!! We did a couple goodbye stops to cap off
the night, at Sis. Koon's and at the Zollinger's- Fargo has truly been so good
to me. So many lovely people to thank and take pictures with!!
):
Dinner and goodbyes with the Cooks
The lovely Zollingers!
Oh
Tuesday, we taught Sis. Moore and ate lunch at Chipotle...it was a lovely
day. We ran by members throughout our adventuring as well, throwing cards
to the masses and taking all the pictures. The highlight of our Tuesday was
seeing Sis. Robideau- and getting a casual member home lessssssson,
YAHOOOOOO!!!! Her aid Myrissa was there and we totally taught her the
Restoration, with Sis. Robideau testifying like a total pro throughout- it was
the coolest thing ever. Sis. Robideau is the greatest woman I know!!! I totally
want to be like unto her when I grow up, man oh man. She's the best!
We also
taught Sis. Dresser on Tuesday- gah, I just adore her so much! We went out to
dinner at Ruby Tuesday (best croutons of ALL TIME, AHHHHH!!!) and watched
"Reclaimed" and chatted about repentance- it was so lovely. Sis.
Dresser is also the greatest woman around! Pretty much everyone in Fargo
is, haha!!
Sister Dresser- I love this woman so much!
The sweet Robinsons!
Our
dinner with the beloved Lien clan was one of the hardest farewells of the
season- I have come to love them all so dang much!! It made my heart so weepy
and distraught to say goodbye, but I know they'll be a part of my life forever...AND
THAT ONE DAY I'LL SEE MY DEAR FRIEND BAPTIZED, AHHHHHH!!! It's
inevitable, I'm tellin' ya!! Before too long, I'll find my way back to the
beloved land of Fargo and all will be well with the universe. It's going to be
a beautiful day!! We chatted about it all throughout dinner, which consisted of
pasghetti hot dish and strawberry shortcake for dessert- we are so spoiled!!
Life is so good!! We also discussed our deep and abiding love for Napeleon
Dynamite with our beloved Sis. Lien, and it was such perfection. She's the
greatest woman I know!!!
My dear Sister Lien
We
finished up our night with dessert at the dear Bro. Claypool's, another total
fave, and a quick lesson with Kayla- such a lovely Wednesday!!
Brother Claypool
One last Kayla lesson!
Sister Harrington!
Saying goodbye to Sister Clark ):
Sister Tucker and I :)
One of
the best things that has happened in this little blurb I've been in Grand Forks
is meeting and teaching Elby- he's the best!! Sis. Tucker and Sis. Hansen met
him just last week, and we called him up to schedule something up...gah, I'm
already obsessed. Totally part of the reason I'm in Grans Forks at this time!!
We answered some of his questions and taught him about the Restoration, and he
told us that he's on a search to find the truth...basically, he's the coolest
man I know. I'm so jazzed to teach him again this next week- life is
good here in Grand Forks! Teaching Elby is going to be a total party, I can
already feel it!!
(one last picture. ya know.)
Oh man,
what a week it's been! I love you all so much, and I am so grateful for all you
do. You're the greatest people around!!
Have the
best week, my friends! I'll talk to you soon!
Love,
Sister
Robinson
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