Goodbye Whitefield​. Hello Swinton.

Yes that is correct, I am no longer in Whitefield. Not only that, but once again I whitewashed out of the area to elders. Does this seem to be a trend after training? We will see if it continues on. Anyway, I am happy to be of service and apparently I have a skill for preparing the way for elders. Sister Howell and I were joking it is because I am so organized. Hence, I can leave the area in a way for a smooth transition. It's great though and I am happy to be here in Swinton. I am now serving with Sister Beaty who is from Arizona. She also came out with Sister Howell. I did an exchange with her last transfer so I am looking forward to getting to know her better and learn from her. She is fantastic from what I know so far. Sister Howell was transferred to Congelton, where she is whitewashing into the area. Transfers are always exciting, and I know that they are done by the Lord.

Miracle! We went to visit Sid, our investigator whose son was in the hospital. The doctors told her that her son, Denzel, would be handicapped the rest of his life because his heart stopped for 30 minutes. However, when they did the brain scans, nothing appeared. To all the doctors’ amazement, he is perfectly healthy. I know that this is a faith-building experience for all those involved. Sid now has a desire to fully live the commandments, and she even wants to bear her testimony at church on Sunday.

Another miracle, yesterday (our last day in Whitefield), we went finding in Radcliffe town centre. It appeared we were facing a bit of opposition; no one wanted to listen to us. Then it all changed—we met Tina and set up an appointment for the elders to meet with her on Saturday. Next, we ran into a former investigator, David, who we had lost contact with. Unfortunately, he is not doing so well and did not want to have the elders come over. However, it was not a coincidence that we saw him. He needs the gospel and knows it. David told us he is continuing to say his prayers and read the pamphlet about Joseph Smith every so often. The Lord definitely works in mysterious ways, and I am grateful we had the opportunity to see him one last time before leaving the area.

I am sure that I have more to report, but my mind is a bit here, there and everywhere these last few days. Packing up and leaving everything in good condition for the elders definitely takes some work. Plus we have a few other things to do before p-day is over like grocery shopping. I hope all is going well at home. I will be sure to write again (hopefully a bit more detailed as well) on Tuesday (it is a Bank Holiday on Monday, so it will be a day delayed).

Love, Becca


The photos:
-This is my district. I just love them. Good old Bolton district :)

-This is Louisa and me. She is honestly my best friend, and I was the saddest to leave her, yet I know we will stay in touch.

-This is Sid and me. Her baby, Denzel, is also in the background.