Here We Go, NH!

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After 6 incredible months serving in Revere, and a full year here in Massachusetts, it looks like it's time to make a jump to something new. I could remain here for the rest of my life and be perfectly content! I have made some of the most unforgettable friends and it would be impossible to forget the things that I've learned and overcome here in this area. BUT alas, my time is needed in Nashua, New Hampshire.

When I tell people that I'm going to New Hampshire I hear only the worst things. Colder, more snow, less Spanish. But then things start transitioning over to the more positive side. Houses further apart, more trees, no taxes, and all in all really great people. One of my personal favorite  things about this transfer is that I'll be returning to my dearest Sister Brown, who I served with October-November of last year. It's very rare to have the same companion twice, and I think the Lord really heard my prayers on this one.

The last time we were together we were different people. I loved her every minute of every day and that love continuously grew but there were a lot of challenges and roadblocks.  With this new transfer coming up I had been praying for specific characteristics in my next companion. And when the call was made that I would go back to Sister Brown I was so completely positive that my prayers were answered. I cannot wait! I've been holding onto a box of cookies 'n cream poptarts for 2 months to send to her, and now I get to give it to her in person! This will be fantastic.

I'M LEAVING REVERE!!!

I can't believe it. Transfers are the coolest thing because every concern you've had is resolved, but not in the way you thought it would be. Sometimes you're really surprised by the changes but once you think about it for a little while and try to piece it all together, you realize that everything has been puzzled together effectively and you see that every one of us is divinely appointed to our area. I was DEFINITELY divinely appointed to Revere. I have fallen in love with this place...

Last night we went and taught our investigator, Juan. He is the husband of one of our members, Evelyn. If I weren't this weird 22 year old sister missionary I'm pretty sure we'd be best friends. I've already confirmed with them that we will in fact be friends when I finish my mission. (They said yes.) When we went over yesterday all we planned to do was read a chapter of the Book of Mormon together. He's been reading it on his own and trying to find answers to his questions. I opened up to Mosiah 5 and on the side of the page I had written "Conversion". Perfect! So we read the chapter together and then testified that this book is true! It really is full of words of real prophets. It really, really is!  He said that he would keep reading. He better!! I'm not here to hound him anymore and send him morning text-reminders. I know he won't let me down. More importantly, he won't let himself or his family down. I'll come back soon and see how things are going.

Saying goodbye to them was similar to saying goodbye to everyone here. I know that they love me, but I don't know if they realize how much I love them.

There is another family, the Paula family, and I had the unfortunate experience of having to say goodbye to them THREE times. Each time she cried, and we hugged and talked, and hugged, and encouraged, and hugged. I think they really do understand how much I love them.

Well then until next week. Here goes another adventure! I can't wait to let you now how things go!

Closing remarks:

ELDER SOMPPI

hello family of sister Hileman! Did you know that she is fantastic?! well she is.

SISTER GOMEZ

The funnest thing about Sis. Hileman is that I can literally pick her up and put her aside(or throw her if needs be). It is, as perfectly described by Elder Somppi, fantastic.

ELDER HUNTER

Greetings! This is Elder Hunter. I was in the same district as the PERSON WRITING ON THIS E-MAIL. tHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN AWKWARD TO READ. I'm SORRY. hwHAT IF I TELL A JOKE? kNOCK KNOCK

who's THERE?

I'm A PIECE UP

I'm A PIECE UP WHO?

dON'T BE SO TOUGH ON YOURSELF

ELDER FREEMAN'S

Hey I am a single soon to be RM who is looking for Righteous daughters of God. Write me at 75 south union st # 417 Pawtucket,Ri 02860!

SISTER KEMP just wants to put a picture of her face

ELDER WENNER'S

I want to be just like sister Hileman when I grow up! (Except for the being a woman part) Maybe someday... Probably not but I will try.

SISTER MELO

Sister Hileman, you are so fun and inspiring. Thank you for all the insight, and especially thank you for helping Sister Gomez. Have fun in Nashua, I hope you have a fantastic time! Love you!

LIFE IS SO GOOD

Have a great week, I love you all.

Hermana Hileman