Surprises and Spiritual Promptings

Ya know. I feel like I'm the kind of person that generally likes surprises. 

Surprise vacation?- Oh yeah!!

Surprise letter in my mailbox?- I'm happy for days!

Surprise gift card to Olive Garden?- You're my best friend forever!!

But surprise transfer to a new area after only 6 weeks in Mendenhall...?- Not exactly my most favorite thing in this world. 

Last night, Sister Porter got a phone call from President Olson telling her that she'd be training a new missionary! So happy for her!! But...that means that I'm outta here. 

Remember that broken heart I had 6 weeks ago? Well...it kinda got torn back open when I realized that I was leaving the people who had mended it. 

But yesterday church was amazing. Because it was the first Sunday, we had church in the house. The spirit was so strong as people in the group here got up and bore their testimonies. And from the sound of things, Mendenhall should be a branch really soon here. 

Now only a few times in my life have I ever felt really prompted to share my testimony. And as I was touched by the testimonies shared, I really felt like I should get up and share mine as well. So with 5 minutes left, I did. I got up there in front of the couple families that make up our little group here and I shared about God putting us missionaries exactly where we need to be. About how I know I was called here for a reason, and there was someone here that I specifically needed to meet. And how I was blessed to be here.

Then I sat down, and that was that. No more thought to it. 

The rest of church was great. Sister Porter and I taught Gospel Principles, and Relief Society was perfect. 

Then a few hours later, I found out I was leaving. And as we drove home, I was so grateful that I bore my testimony one last time, surrounded by these people I've come to love a lot. I had no idea I'd be leaving, but Heavenly Father did. And I think he knew I needed to get up there and say those things, mostly for myself. Because that's what keeps running through my mind today. 

I am so sad to be leaving here so soon. I was hoping I would get to be here to see the Mendenhall Branch. And I LOVE Sister Porter with all my heart. But just like last time, I know that this is God's will. And there's someone, somewhere else that I need to meet. And my heart will be filled again as I come to love my new area just as much. 

On to my next surprise!