Enjoying My Vacation!

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I have made it 1 whole transfer of my mission. Crazy. This transfer has flown by so fast and I have learned so much. I love my area and my comp sister King! We found out transfers on Friday and (drumroll please)... 

I'm staying in Pechersky with Sister King! There has been a shortage of sisters who can train so it is a miracle that I get to keep my trainer! Our mission is pretty young in that the oldest missionaries have only been out a year. It has happened a few times that sisters have had to train in their third transfer so basically, I have to step it up just in case something crazy happens next transfer. Pray for me and my Russian. 

We had mid transfer training this week where all of the new trainees and their trainers meet with President and Sister Kumferman. We had amazing devotionals from both President and Sister Kumferman and I got to see my MTC district which was fun to be back together and hear about all of their adventures, some even in Moldova!

This week was great because we received an answer to our prayers. Most of our investigators were out of town this week so we set a goal to find a family to teach. On Monday we received a referral from Salt Lake City for a woman named Olessia. She was interested in family history and found out we had the largest database. She then went onto mormon.org and ordered a Book of Mormon. We called her and she was so willing to meet. We planned a church tour and a small lesson for her. When she walked into the church her husband and two kids walked in too! We were so excited! They were on their way to school so only had time for the church tour but they were so awesome and loved it! They took a Book of Mormon and said they would come to church next week. We are planning to meet again with them this week! 

Anyway, I hope everyone is having a great week! I love and miss you all! 

Cectpa Daines 

Amazing sunset by our apartment

 Mid-transfer selfie

 Enjoying my vacation in Sandals Jamaica



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