South Side

Hello everyone!

Well. It's been a crazy week. Two exchanges. One mini missionary. And

a transfer. Yup, the dreaded day has come... I am leaving lakeshore!!

Saying goodbye to the city and headed to south side. That's right my

friends... The south side of Chicago. I will be in an area called

Chicago Heights. It is the suburbs of south of Chicago. I leave early

Tuesday morning and head down to meet my new companion! I am very

nervous... and really sad to leave sister Webber... But I know change

brings forth new  opportunities and allows room for growth.

I found a quote by Elder M Russell Ballard that I LOVE really stood

out to me this week. "You can never do more for the lord than he can

do for you. Whenever you serve the lord he blesses you. Weaknesses

become strengths, challenges become opportunities, trials become

triumphs, and adversity becomes an adventure in the service of the

Lord. " It is so very true, When we lose ourselves in the work of the

Lord we find ourselves. I am so grateful for this opportunity to

strengthen my relationship with the savior as I grow closer to him

through following the promptings of the spirit. I have a strong

testimony of the importance of sharing this gospel with others. Jesus

Christ lives. He is our savior. The Book of Mormon is the word of God.

This is the restored church of Jesus Christ here on earth today.

Even though I am scared and nervous for my new area... I know that as

I place my trust in The lord I will find peace and strength. I came

across the song "how firm a foundation" in my studies this morning.

“Fear not, I am with thee; oh, be not dismayed, For I am thy God and

will still give thee aid. I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause

thee to stand,... Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.” As we

place our faith in Jesus Christ and build our foundation upon that

faith... We will be able to resist the temptations and overcome the

challenges and trials that we face!

Thank you for all of your love and support! Sorry it's been a crazy

day/week! I'll update you on the new area next week!

Love,

Sister Parke