Sister Avynlea Peterson: Week 52: Toyama, Nagoya; Companion: Sister Beal

1 year (almost) down

Hi everyone! Happy March! I hit my 1 year as a misisonary tomorrow! AHHHH CRAZYYYY

Transfers!! You guessed it, my beloved MacDonald 姉妹 left me for Tsu. She is thriving and really living her best life speaking english to all the filipinos over there, so I am very very happy for her. But... I am so so sad she left me. I will be honest, I had tears in my eyes like all weekend without her. We were best friends, and the times were always too good. I have no doubt we will reunite after the mission... at byui hehehe. My prophesy.

My new companion is Beal 姉妹! she is lovely and I think we have a lot of similarities. I have heard that people get the 2 of us mixed up a lot. Hehe. I feel honored because she is gorgeous!!

1000 ekis goal complete!!! This past transfer was huge for our mission! We saw a lot of baptisms and a lot of hard work get done! I think a lot of it had to do with our faith and consecration for this challenge. I did not see a lot of miracles that came straight from my finding at the train stations (ekis), but I saw miracles in other areas of my work. It was one of the best transfers I think I will have on my mission.

MacDonald 姉妹's last day here was so beautiful! It was so sunny and nice outside which was a good change from the clouds that have been lurking. We went finding at our last eki and then walked to McDonalds for lunch. Suzuki 姉妹 called us and said she saw us walking and she was now on her way to McDonalds. It was a surprise, but we ended up having a great lunch. I love that woman.

I barely mentioned it last week, but yes, JJ and Paul got the Priesthood! I felt so lucky to be in that room and feel the spirit so strong. Yesterday they recieved their temple recommends and are planning a temple trip either this weekend or next! Even by talking to them, I can tell a difference in who they are. The gospel is so perfect!

I will leave you with a short scripture!

"10 Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God;"

God knows us, He loves us. He also loves your neighbor, and every single person you walk by in the day. The next time you look around a group of people, remember this. They are just as important as you, and you are just as important as them.

I love you all!!!!

<3 Peterson 姉妹

03/03/2025