Monday, May 26, 2014

Natalie May 26, 2014

Well hello all!

transfers came this week! and I got a call from Pres on Sunday calling me to be a Sister Training Leader in PARIS! I'm going to be serving in a ville called Torcy with one of my good friends Soeur Linton. Which means I'll be dying in Paris!! Woot woot! it was my biggest dream, and is such a testimony to me that Heavenly Father knows who I am. The even cooler part is that I'll be doing exchanges in all of my old villes! It is absolutely insane. and I am very excited.
It's going to be hard to leave Valenciennes. This ville has made me. And taught me so much. More than I ever thought was possible. There are people here that I will never forget. Members, amis, companions, and every random person that I've met over the past 6 months. It has been an adventure of a lifetime. And I've loved every minute of it!
So, this week....we had a BAPTISM!!! Our amis Amanda got baptized!! It was such a sweet and cool service with so much support from the ward. It was incredible to watch her father and mother stand and support her. Alongside the ward, we've reaactivated her dad, and I'll never forget watching his face as he baptized his daughter with the ward in front of him to support him. Feelings that you cannot explain. She was so happy.
This week we were running around like crazy. We had a fun little moment in a city called Denain. It is one of the poorest cities in France. There is a museum there so we went and visited! We had it all to ourselves, there was a cute little french lady who came and asked if we wanted a personal tour. So we said yes! It was SO fun! And the history buff in my just DIED. I learned so much about France and about the area I've been serving in. There are so many incredible stories and people and rich heritage! I love France so much!
We also visited Jacqueline. It started to sprinkle...sprinkle being the key word...and she insisted that we take her scarves and sweaters home to cover us so we wouldn't get sick! As we had just been in the worst storm ever without umbrellas and were just fine. haha So we did as mamie said. And i decided to have fun with it. So i just sported it like she would and walked like a little old lady home. We got a good laugh out of that one. Pictures included for proof. We had some fun stares from people.
Well folks, this is my last time signing out from my little Valenciennes chapel. I have loved it here with all of my heart. The people here have become sacred parts of my heart. And I'll never forget them. This ville is more than just a ville to me. It's become my home, and I would love to bring you back sometime to see why. I have been taught sacred truths here that will affect the rest of my existence I believe. I'm so grateful.  I love my mission so much and I'm excited for the adventures that await me in Paris for these last 3 transfers. I know that God lives! Because this week has been nothing but small intricate tender mercies showing me that He knows me. I know that He is leading this great work, and it's REAL. It's so real. and i'm so blessed to be a part of it. The Lord is preparing us for what is coming, and I am so happy that I can be a small part in His plan. I know He lives.
Love you with all of my heart. Mom I hope you have the greatest birthday EVER! I'll be thinking of you!!!

Love
Your Nat girl Sœur Cameron
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