Transfer doctrine for good ol' Sister Schoemig is....I'm leaving Roanoke :( BUT I have FINALLY made it to West Virginia! I'm heading to be a Sister Training Leader in Charleston, West Virginia. My heart is so full right now. <3 I cannot even believe that the Lord would want me there in such a crucial time in the mission. I am a very blessed soul. I love being a missionary and I never want to leave.
To my dear younger brother. Elder Schoemig. He leaves today for his two year mission to Washington Seattle. I just want him and all my family to know that I am so proud of who he has become and who he WILL become. I can remember us always talking about not seeing each other for three years and he would always say I wont miss you (even though I always knew he would) and now here we are. I miss him more than ever but last night around 9 pm (my time) I had a really spiritual experience. I was waiting for my transfer news from the zone leaders, while thinking of what was happening back home, I got huge confirmation from Heavenly Father that he was going to be okay. I felt a change in my heart. I am privileged to serve with an elder such as Elder Schoemig. I worry about this kid, probably more than I should. But he's been by my side since I was tiny. I am glad that he is still by my side. Just in a different way. I love you Elder Schoemig. (Sorry I'm really mushy, I'm still the same Sister Schoemig) have fun in Washington. I'll see you soon.
Now to me again, haha.
MOOONNNDAAYYY: We went fishing with Brother Wells and his cousin Taylor. It was raining a lot and we were getting really wet. I am really terrible at casting so I made Brother Wells cast in for me for the fist little while, until I got the feeling down from watching him and Sister Rogers cast. AND THEN WHEN I FINALLY CAST IN BY MYSELF I CAUGHT A FISH. And named it Ted. AND I HELD IT! (I never held a fish before this. They are slimy and gross. Ew. But this one was cute so I had to hold it.) I threw him back in after. I like fishing.
TTUUUEESSSDDAAYY: We had interviews with President Salisbury. I went first. We walked around the gym here at the stake center and talked. He gave me some good last advice and then asked me how I would feel if I stayed in Virginia. Wow. What a question. Well, I started to tear up a little bit, but I told him President, when you come to the WVCM you kinda expect to serve in WV but if the Lord needs me here, then keep me in VA! I'll work hard wherever. We took some pics with President and Sister Salisbury and then went out and worked. #swag We also went to the Wells home in Cave Spring to have dinner and coordination. It was really fun! :)
WEEEDDNNESSDDAAYY: All that happened really was there was a concert. American Heritage, a school from Highland, Utah, came out to Roanoke to sing for us. That was cool, I talked to one girl who was from Highland. When she found out I was from Cedar Hills, she looked at me like I was the craziest thing that's ever happened. haha.
THHUURSSDDAAYY: We had a last minute mission wide phone call. Twas crazy. But good. I was feeling kinda stressed after that phone call so me and Sister Rogers said a prayer and the relief that came to my heart and soul was something so indescribable. The spirit is so real. Heavenly Father is real. The blessings and comfort of God are real. I have no doubt. We went to lunch with Andy (a ysa member) and Megan Rowley (my trainer). Really fun and still productive haha! #alwayssharingthegospel
FFRRRIIDDAYY: We had a WAY good district meeting! And I accomplished something I've wanted to accomplish since I got here. #determined There is a recent convert here named Sister Sadell. She has two teenage girls, the younger one is a former investigator, and we ate with them and Sister Ellsworth and somehow we (unknowingly) trapped her so she had to listen to our lesson. The spirit told us earlier that day to teach the restoration. So we taught it. I've been waiting for the day I could teach Cassie the restoration. The Lord blessed me. I held eye contact with Cassie while reciting the first vision and I know she could feel the spirit because she started smiling, and who could deny the strong spirit that was there. She's just really shy and afraid of what her sister might think. With time, I know she will fully accept the gospel.
SATTTUURRDAAYY: We had a lesson with Brother Bell, Sister Bells husband, his heart is slowly softening. It might take him a while, but he is slowing accepting the gospel.
SSUUUNNDAAY: Let's just say lots of church. We went to YSA ward and Roanoke ward. I saw Megan again. She's so cute. I love her. #bestfriend
MOOONNDDAAYY: We had my last lesson with Sister Quick (a YSA), that was pretty sad. I just love her and she's made so much progress these past couple weeks. WE also ate with the Warr family. Their little boy, Alvin, is pretty much the cutest kid EVER. The only way we could get him to sit at the table for dinner was if he sat next to me. #socute We also did a FHE for the YSA and our ward mission leader wasn't able to make it and Sister Rogers was freaking out, so i set up a projector all by myself. #skilled
TTTUUUEEESSDDAAYY: This was the longest day of my entire life. Literally it was 12 here and we both felt like it should've been 9 already. I said goodbye to Sister Theresa Bell. My heart was broken. She wrote me a letter and gave me a quote picture that says "many people come into your life and leave little impact. but some people enter and touch you so deeply you always remember them" (or something like that) I am going to miss her so much. She is my forever friend. I found her on a day that was so awful, she is so special to me. We are like two peas in a pod. But we also put two people on date to be baptized so good things are going to keep happening here in the 'Noke!
So long email. But a lot happened! I'm so excited for the transfer ahead of me! Wish me luck and love!
I LOVE YOU ALL TO THE MOON AND BACK!
Sister Schoemig
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