Monday, September 10

Another Week! Another Baptism! Jack was baptised on Saturday! wow I have never had to put together a baptism that quickly! I was exhausted! But it was really good and President and Sister Preston came as well! We had a lot of people show up to it as well despite not having the baptism announced last Sunday! We made a lot of phone calls this week!

I also got your package, mom. thanks for all the little things that were inside.  I wore my new scarf to the baptism.

It's been a somewhat uneventful week other than the baptism.

We got a phone call earlier this week in regards to us going on exchanges. usually we only go on exchanges once a transfer, but the zone leaders told us that both Newcastle and Liverpool want to go on exchange with us and it was up to us whether we wanted to do two exchanges this transfer. I was slightly confused as to why we are being requested to do two. I guess they think we are good missionaries... Also I am the one in charge of arranging the exchanges with the sisters, so now it's on my shoulders. When did I become the responsible one? But anyway...

Sister Smith is doing very well. She is making great progress and I often find myself giving her the "mother smile." I don't mean to, it just creeps out.

Apparently many of the new missionaries that just came out a week and a half ago are having a hard time adjusting. They are facing discouragement and disappointment. President tells me to keep them in our prayers. I do. I want them to have fantastic experiences!

Sister Smith and I are going to go exploring today! We are going to try and find the oldest church in Britain and then go try and find a castle. We have to have fun sometimes! :)

I'm sorry I don't have more to write about this week! I need to really think about things to write about before I get to email! I think that would help!

Pictures:

1) Tracey's baptism

2) Jack's Baptism

3) one of the members (Ciara) and I at Jack's Baptism-ignore how white I am.

4) One of the members felt bad that I was always cold... they gave me a sweater!