Sister Heather Crofts

November 6, 2017

"Our trio's down to 2"- (In Timon's voice from Lion King)

Hola hola!

Well this week was a little jank... I killed my first companion. Hermana Raymond finished her mission and is back home in Spokane Washington. RIP. Really a little sad to have her go but I get to stay with Hermana Bowers and I think we are going to see lots of miracles this transfer!

Monday we had a little farewell dinner with a couple people from the group for Hermana Raymond at Los Altos. Dad this story is just for you. Well... for those of you who don't know... my biggest weakness is chips and salsa. I lose all sense of willpower when they're in front of me. I wish I was kidding. I got carnitas and when it came out I was so full.. but ate half of it. José looked at me and was chuckling and said "ahahahah I am impressed... I can't believe you even ate that much because of how many chips you ate."

I hope everyone had the happiest Halloween!! Ours was so fun! We had district meeting in the morning and we all came dressed up. The 3 of us went as Vaqueras. Miguel one of the recent converts is a bull rider and let us borrow his chaps and hats and I felt so legit. I felt like I had to keep a straight face and stay mean muggin to keep it real. Keeping it real Hispanic I had a picture of Jesus on my left leg and Virgin Mary on the right. It was so fun. Afterwards we sang at Goosecreek Manor (old folk’s home) and I don't know why we sound so bad. You'd think 10 missionaries could sing on tune...no...seriously it's bad. It's probably a good thing the people can't hear very well... because it's just not pretty.

Wednesday, we drove Hermana Raymond to transfers. So sad to see her go... our trio... is now only 2. These last couple days have been so weird!!!!! There must be something in the air. I was sick this last weekend and yikes it was the worst. Everything I ate just went right through me... we'd be driving and we would have to stop at a gas station. It got progressively worse and I just felt achy. Ahhh, it was so frustrating. On Saturday Hermana Bowers was suggesting that we change the night around and it'd be good if I just try and sleep it off. I just prayed to Heavenly Father and said "Listen Heavenly Father. I really feel like crap... but we have some important lessons tonight and people to see. Help me out." So, we left the house and slowly and slowly I felt better. During all of our lessons, I didn't even remember I was sick. We had a lesson with the “tres muchachos” and it was awesome. We were teaching them about the Book of Mormon and why we study the scriptures. They all had such a desire to do it and seriously it was such a cool lesson. The only thing holding them back is that they feel like they have to know everything and every doctrine, and read the whole Book of Mormon before they jump in. They're some of my favorite people and are so funny. They all leave back to Mexico on Dec 8. Hoping we can help them before they go.

I hope y'all have a good week!

Con mucho Amor

Hermana Crofts