Ni(ca) Hao, Hong Kong!: New Area...

Well it has been an exciting week! I was sad to see my trainer move and also sad that I got transferred. I really felt like I was just getting the hang of things and had only been in the area for 2 months!

So to explain a little bit, I am now companions with Sister Leong. She is a visa waiter and will serve in Spain (she actually has her visa and leaves sometime in mid-march so we will only be companions for about 6 weeks). She is absolutely amazing, very humble, very sincere and has not even gone into the MTC yet! We both have only been out in the field for about 3 months so we are really new and she has only been in the Kowloon Bay area for 3 weeks. Because it was Chinese New Year and all Mandarin speakers go back to Mainland she has not met a lot of the investigators and potentials in this area.

So...this week has been a bit stressful as we are both trying to figure out how, who, when, to schedule people. We both are having to get out of the trainee mindset and into pulling an equal share.

Well, the first day I come into the apartment I got really stressed. I didn't realize it, but I am definitely my dads daughter. Things were a mess, very cluttered, unorganized and dirty and I had a minor panic attack. The next morning instead of exercise I told my companion "I am sorry, but I have to clean". All my apartments mates are getting used to me and making sure they don't leave messes.

As for mission work I felt like it was my first day all over again. New area, new investigators, new companion BUT I found myself on my knees and an overwhelming feeling of comfort came over me and I knew that the Lord was aware of me and that He will help me as I am on His errand! My companion really helps me to open my mouth and I have seen miracles because of it. I notice that when I follow that commandment of opening my mouth and really talking with everyone even if it is not gospel related, I am able to understand them a lot more!

Another miracle is that while we were out finding I stopped this lady and we taught her and got her number. We found out that she lives on the opposite side of the park, but decided that day to take a walk! Heavenly Father literally puts people in our paths! Even if she doesn't become an investigator, for some reason she needed to hear us and talk to us. I am truly just a tool in the Lords hand!

I am excited to see what the Lord has in store for me in this new area!

Thank you again for all the love and support you send my way, it is felt and I am so grateful for all your prayers! Wo ai nine :)

Sister Loo