OH KAY! Crazy stuff has been happening in the Denver Colorado mission. The first thing is that I AM BEING TRANSFERED! After spending almost 6 months in Fort Lupton they finally are sending me away. Friday night we were at Jose's house (a member) with the Fort Lupton Elders and a set of Elders and Sisters from the Monte Vista ward. We were all anxiously waiting for a call. The call to train. But by the time we had to go none of us had received a call. I was a little disappointed at that point because I really wanted to train but not much. We had just drove up to our house and were about to plan (making it about 9:30-9:40ish) when I saw that we were getting a call from one of the AP's. I looked at Sister Mortensen excitedly and said, "Its the call!" and answered. However, it wasn't for me, it was for Sister Mortensen, who excepted the position as trainer, very quietly. She is super nervous to be leading and area plus training. That night I couldn't sleep. One because I was sad that it wasn't me that was the trainer, kind of thinking maybe God thought I wasn't ready for it. Two, because I knew I was going Spanish. I was sick to my stomach the whole night and didn't fall asleep till like 2:30am.
Then Saturday morning we went to Aurora to go to the trainer's meeting that Sis. Mortensen had to attend. One of the AP's, Elder Farrales, came to talk to us and I lean close to him and say, "Come on Farrales, give me a hint on what is happening to me." He leans a little closer and says, "You're getting a jeep." He smiled at me and I knew he was joking (or at least I thought). I laughed and said, "If only" and the meeting started. After the meeting, I went up to President Toombs hoping that I could get something out of him since Farrales didn't give me anything. He just laughed and then looked at me and said, "Okay, I'll give you one hint. You're going Spanish." I nodded at replied, "Okay, if that is what the Lord wants me to do, then I'll do it." Not soon after did my stomach ache return and I was feeling very small. What it really comes down to is my Spanish. I just don't feel like I'm good enough to go to a Spanish ward.
The Lord always blesses me with a tender mercy during my lowest times. I had let my sister (cousin) Linds know that I would be in Aurora and that she could get her brownie pan back. She came and gave me a huge hug. Of course I'm trying not to cry. She then takes Sis. Mortensen and I out for lunch. And then... I was less nervous and more excited. (just a tad). It was nice to spend some time with someone I loved. Another blessing that occurred was I knew a little bit before that I was leaving because Pres. Toombs told me I was going Spanish. So I had Saturday AND Sunday to say good bye, unlike the usual which is only Sunday. So I made my Fort Lupton goodbye rounds that day. Granted, I don't know where exactly I would be going I just knew I would leave. Then Transfer Doctrine comes. Some crazy things happened that night. Expected things and some REALLY unexpected things.
Names were read out loud and people were told where they were going. One of the names that really caught ALL of us off guard was Elder Bryan. He and Elder Gallegos were serving in the Fort Lupton ward with us. Elder Gallegos has know his fate for a LONG time. He's going home after two years. We all knew that Elder Bryan would get a new companion. We all assumed that he would stay in Fort Lupton and just lead the area. But when they called out Elder Bryan's name, he was being transferred! To Greenwood Valley in Denver. I looked and saw totally shock and disappointment in his eyes. That was totally unexpected... for all. Then I hear my name, "Sister Durfee, you will be transferred to the Denver 4th ward in the Aurora South Zone. Your new companion will be Hermana Trujillo (Tru-hiyo). Guess what, Hermana Trujillo is in my zone, she was in the same room as me. We looked at each other excited! Then we realized that we would be what we as missionaries call, "Swept". Meaning that both of us will be new to the area.
So lets step back a little and evaluate the situation, I will be senior companion for the first time in my mission, I will be driving in an area that I have no idea direction wise (I probably will have to buy a GPS). My Spanish isn't the best because I've been in an English area for almost 6 months of my mission. There is a lot of things that I could look at negatively however, yesterday, we were driving and most of the nervousness that I was feeling was replaced with determination. I am going to take this new crazy adventure with all my might. I would ask for your prayers, specifically for the language to come to me so I can teach these amazing people. Show them that there is a way to become more happy then they might already be. Luckily Hermana Trujillo is a native Spanish speaker so its going to be good.
Now, I only have a few concerns. One is that the Fort Lupton ward is getting new elders, again. And I know one of them. His name is Elder Aragon. He's not very obedient. Something that Elder Gallegos said to me was, "It only takes one elder to mess up a ward." I am truly praying that he wont be THAT elder. I've told the right people my concern, but it is now my turn to give him the benefit of the doubt. I am going to trust him with the people I love. I really love those people. It was so hard to say goodbye these past few days but most of them told me that its going to be great. Is something that I've told other people as well. I guess I should take my own advice.
So now its off to a new area. I still have no clue where we are supposed to go once I pick up Hermana Trujillo. I have no idea where we are living... This is going to be so much fun. For those who wrote me e-mails this week I have saved a little bit of e-mail time for tomorrow so I'll respond as soon as I can! Christmas is around the corner! Keep your thoughts on our Savior(: And look up The Wexford Carol, probably my favorite Christmas song of all time!(:
I love you all! Stay Sweet, Don't Do Drugs!
Hermana Durfee
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