New-ness

Finally ready to write this big long letter. Are you ready for all that has happened this week? Let's begin.

We drove to Jackson last Tuesday. Sister Cottrell's Dad was flying in Wednesday and they would be touring Mississippi for a few days before flying out together on Friday. It was fun to spend time with the McDonough's. We slept over at the mission home. President made us waffles. And then we had to leave. Sister Boehula and I drove straight from Jackson to Bossier for District Meeting. It was a sad day because suddenly we were down our biggest talker.

Then Saturday we received a phone call that the Lord is taking Sister Boehula away from me too! She left this morning for Petal, MS. Sound familiar? I served there! And Sister Cottrell served there. We talked about it a lot. I know she'll do great things for Petal. I immediately felt like she was perfect for the area!!! I'm so excited for her. She's been in the Shreveport area for the last 6 months, so she is finally serving in Mississippi.

I'm leading Minden with a Sister Walker at my side. I've met her briefly in the past and heard a lot about her from past companions but I don't really know much about her besides that. Get ready to learn some things next week. :)

Besides that:

1. I have become the new driver. I love driving but the Jeep is not what I will choose when I get home. There are a lot of blind spots for a tall person like me and it feels like a bumpier ride than my other mission vehicles.

2. Passed out 3 Book of Mormons on Thursday. It was an amazing work day. We tracted A LOT. We met a lot of people. It was hot. We walked so much my feet still are recovering. But I felt so happy.

3. ...And actually not much else has really happened.

Wow, this letter got a little sad. I'll send some pictures to make it better :)

My last transfer!! I'll see everyone in 6 weeks! Let the countdown begin.

Love, Sister Lara

 Playing Apples to Apples Pictures last Monday.

 My new T-shirt we found at Walmart. President loved it. "Where the heck is Minden, LA?"

 Crossing the Mississippi River again. That makes 5 times on my mission so far.

 The Mission Office is in a church building in Brandon, MS. We met the President and his wife here before we all went out to dinner.

 The Last Photo.

 Smiling while tracting.

 Have I mentioned how much I love Louisiana skies?

 I love the South for this reason. There are scriptures everywhere!!!

 A member had a birthday so we made him a pop-up card and cupcake (in the container).

I like this shirt. Look how long my hair is getting!

The last picture of the Bossier District with one of our new zone leaders Elder Jones (sticking his tongue out). Ignore the elder on the left, photo-bombed!