Hello from rainy North Carolina!
People, I miss you!! Can you believe that 5 weeks have already gone by???
I feel I have definately failed to communicate most of my experiences and probably never will be able to, but I carry you all with me in my heart.
So, funny story- Last week on preparation day, we went to Chick-fil-A for a tasty treat and to visit one of our youth who works there with a potential investigator (uber productive, yeah?) When I placed my order, the cashier lady asked me for a name to put on the order. As she asked me, she looked up and noticed my nametag.I say: "Oh, um, Sister..." She looks at me all confused, then she asked me if that was my first name. It was a good laugh. And another funny moment when they actually called out "SISTER" when my order was ready. I love being a Sister Missionary!!!
The past three weeks have been skipping along quite quickly. I have already spoken in church, suprise, surprise. (: Tragically, it was for Young Single Adult ward, and they were all, quite obviously, falling asleep!! So mid-talk, I just stopped and said: "Okay! Everybody? Could you stand up for me please? Okay (then I did the primary chorister hand motion) and they willingly obliged. I racked my brain for an application to my topic, but there wasn't one, so I just smiled and said: "Great! you're all awake now!" and motioned them back down. My companion died laughing.
Sister Hardy is delightful. She comes from a family where her sisters are also her best friends. She is constantly surprised by my spazzy character, and often finds cause to chuckle at my child-like excitement for missionary work. (I just can't help grinning when 3 investigators come to Sacrament meeting.) We learn much from one another. She is teaching me patience and I am teaching her optimism (:
Yesterday, we got the chance to practice for a song we are singing at Sheri's baptism this Saturday. (AAAAAAAAAAAAAH it's really happening!!!!) Singing together was total therapy for both of us. We miss music so much. So much in fact, that I have converted to Christian Rock. I know, I know, your jaws are gaping. I never believed it could happen either. But y'all should consider the power and beauty of Casting Crows hit single "Jesus, Friend of Sinners."
Now for the big news of the week. Big news of the week is this: At a family history symposium on Saturday, I also met two experts on French-Canadian family history who want to help us find our ancestors. There are Boucher's in the Fayetteville 3rd ward (they even pronouce it correctly) and they directed the men to me to ask me about my heritage and help us figure out how we are related. I knew Heavenly Father sent me here for a reason! Meeting these people was like finding 500 prepared investigators at once. Our family is just waiting for us to find them! I will send Rae and Elise and Papa and Caroline the info I receive, so you can do the research and connect everything in the temple. I can't believe I found cousins all the way out in North Carolina.
The work is demanding and thrilling. I can't describe the joy I feel when I wake up and think about the priveledge I have to share God's message. Funnily enough, I never needed to wait to serve full-time to share. What was I doing with my life? But really? Members are the greatest missionaries. I feel empowered already to continue sharing the gospel throughout my life, because it is truly a commandment of the Lord and part of our commitment in the waters of baptism.
Family, friends, SHARE THE GOSPEL. It is the greatest gift to know of God's love and plan for us. I would exhort you all to bear your testimony to a loved one, a friend, or a stranger daily. Do it by bringing the Spirit in your words and in your actions. Invite your friends to meet with the missionaries! Invite all to come unto Christ, to honor their covenants, and to keep His commandments. In doing this, you shall receive Power and Light and Joy.
1 Peter 3:15
I love you so so much! I feel your support and your prayers. I know that you are blessed as you keep the commandments of God. He loves us.
Love, Sister Boucher
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