It's sooooo weird and awesome all at the same time! So far, I love this area! It has a country, classy feel to it. It's very green and it's a lot more peaceful than living near the freeway. But the roads here are still a little confusing. Like... Six-way stops... What? But I'm used to it now.
Last Monday, I had to say goodbye to Sister Hosea, my Poly Mum, Sister Uelese, and my YSA Ward. On the bright side, my new area is beautiful and the people in this Ward are wonderful! My companion, Sister Vaisa, is the funniest person ever! She's so cute! We get along well. I'm finishing her training. She's only been out here for two months but she's already an expert! This is my third Polynesian companion. I feel like I may be transitioning into the Poly Program, haha. I already know Osi Mate (finished, dead) oi-oh-way! (Oh my goodness), Otuá (God), I can't think of any others. But yeah, I recognize a lot of Tongan. Polani (white) palani (plan)...okay, I'll stop showing off my Tongan.
I may come home knowing three different languages: Samoan, Tongan, and Spanish...maybe.
I'm excited about the work in this area. It's been a little slow this week, but I'm so determined to work hard and pick things up. I'm so happy! I don't feel discouraged or stressed, in fact, I'm pumped! Before I left my old area, I had a moment of realization. I reflected on the past six months, realizing how far I've come. I realized I'm not in a world of "comparison, competition, and being enough". Here - I don't compare myself to others, I'm not competitive, and I feel like I really AM enough. I feel like I belong, I feel loved, and I feel like I've been healed from all the scars I've gotten from high school. Once I realized this, I said a prayer to Heavenly Father expressing gratitude, and I sobbed. It was a little bit because I was leaving... but more because of relief. I finally get to be myself. And I've never felt so happy.
I still feel the need to improve in my life, but in a positive way. (Like thinking less about Star Wars and more about the Savior.) Teaching the trainee has made me realize how far I've come as a teacher. I feel confident as I teach my companion and others. So far, the two investigators in this area like to argue. While we were teaching Aunty Bev the Restoration, she taught us about Moses. She interrupted me a lot. But we were still able to teach the first lesson, and she wants us to come visit her again, so that's a good sign. J
I love my new area! I'm so excited to be here!
- Always, Sister Brown
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