I Leave and Everything Changes

I knew that I would go on my mission and everything would change, but I was seriously hoping that that wouldn't be the case. I know that I would miss big events, but was again hoping that that wouldn't be the case. Unfortunately that has already been the case and will continue to be the case. I am loving my mission, but I won't lie it is hard. I made it to Chicago last week and absolutely loved seeing the little bit of the city that I got to see. I have been assigned to labor in a little English Branch in Rensselaer, Indiana. Yes, you read that right an English Branch. I am still a Spanish missionary, I am just working in an English Branch. We are seeking out the Spanish in the area, to be the potential for a Spanish Branch in the area. We are the first Spanish Missionaries in the area for a while, and have a lot of work ahead of us. It is going to be extremely hard, but I can't wait to see the fruits of our labor.

You will never guess who lives down the street from me!! No, it isn't anyone famous, but it is Josie Payne!! Or I mean Sister Payne! She is also serving in the exact same branch as me and we get to see each other quite often. It is so great to see someone that I know!

As for the things changing part, I would love to say congratulations to my best friend Summer Jones! I could not be more excited for her and Ken, but am extremely sad that I will miss their happy day.

I don't really have much to say this week, I am just trying to get use to the mission life. The good news is that the mail in the USA is real fast, so everyone is more than welcome to send me mail! I love love love love love mail! I promise! If you do send me a letter, please send a picture and then maybe also your favorite conference talk if you have one. I like reading a lot and have almost run out of extra little things to read. Love you all!!

Hermana Ashley P!