Ruston, LA- Week #31

McKennah and her new trainee Sister Mellor

GOOD MORNING FROM RUSTON, LOUISIANA! I AM SO SORRY THE EMAIL WAS SO SHORT LAST WEEK!

By the time I arrived Ruston the library was about to close and I had to ask the lady for special permission to stay and send you one short email, and she was not too happy about that but I let her know about our circumstances as missionaries and it worked out! This week was the longest week EVER! I could not wait to freaking email ya'll! I have so much to tell you guys. SO! My new comp is Sister Mellor, and she is my very first companion from Utah! I have never had a utah companion until this transfer! Crazy huh? She is pretty nice, she is from Urda, Utah! Her name is Jessica! She has only been out for a transfer! And her trainer was super duper sick she went home :( She spent most of her transfer in the hospital so I have a lot of pieces to pick up! I am just going to enjoy every moment and let the Lord take the rest!    We both are new to the area so that is a bit stressful, and I am follow-up training her so there is no telling how long I will be in the area! My guess is I will be here until Feburary! It is a good area, I am in a super small town! The ward that I am in is awesome! I love them already. They really should be a branch though, there are barely over 50 people in the ward! I am doing great though! I am a little bit homesick, I miss Hattiesburg :( But, I know this is where I should be! I am grateful for the spirit of the Lord in my life to really help give me the strength and the courage I need  to do this work. The moment I feel lonely the spirit always lets me know he is here, it is truly amazing. This week I was thinking a lot about the atonement, and the role that it is in my life. These last 6 months I have been very very VERY blessed to witness the power of the atonement not only in MY life, but in the lives of those that I serve. God is a real being. Jesus Christ came to save mankind. All we have been asked to do is be obedient and keep the commandments. It shouldn't be that hard! I have watched myself change and improve. I read the Book Of Mormon DAILY MOM. That book is SO TRUE. I testify of it, I have read it, and I have seen evidences of the truth. I have become so much more aquainted with Jesus Christ. I have come to know him more fully. I am truly grateful for this opportunity to serve him. I cannot wait to see ya'll on skype, that is going to be crazy!! Only less than 20 days. It is going to be the best day ever. Tell  those boys that I have sent them letters, I have been waiting a response from them! It really helps when they email me because I have set time to email, rather than writing letters. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! I think about you guys and pray for you. Thanks for being my number one fans!! This work is true! 

Love, Sister Mckennah Scott

Saying goodbye to Sister Abril

The Fitzgerald kids & Sis. Abril

Good Morning all you amazing people! I hope ya'll had a fantastic week! This week was a super long and let me tell you why! Drum Roll......I GOT TRANSFERRED! I am currently serving in Ruston, Louisiana! I am loving my new area, it is super awesome! I live in a small town, but the people are super nice! It was a lot harder for me to understand the people in Mississippi, however, now I am hanging around a bunch of red necks! These people are probably one of the most kind people I know. They are super genuine and so welcoming! I have been praying for that, to feel welcomed and loved. I have a testimony of prayer! I know that God hears and answers our prayers. Some interesting facts about ruston! All of the street names are the states in the US! hahaha It is sooo funny! Almost daily, I drive down Alabama, Louisiana, Texas and The street I live on is everett! It is an awesome place! The missionaries are super far apart from each other where I live and so P-days are spent with just my companion and I at home. I forgot to take pictures of my house, but I have some of my new comp and I (Sister Mellor) She is my very first companion from Utah! She is now my 4th companion. My first companion was from Canada, my trainer was from St Lois, Missouri, and my third companion was from Arizona! My new comp is awesome! I am actually training again, so that is fun! I am also in a car share, apparently they are all over the mission! I am super excited to be serving in louisiana! I hope to hit all four corners before I come home! I only have 2 more to go! (Texas, and Arkansas) Thank you all for your love and constant support! I am sorry for all those who emailed me last week, and I couldn't write back. I arrived late in Ruston! I hope ya'll are ready for christmas! We are down to less than 20 DAYS! it is getting so real! I am excited to talk with my family! I miss them so much!! Also, I made it to my 6 month mark! Wahoo! Time to celebrate! Love ya'll! I can't wait to hear from you next week! (: 

Looks like McKennah cleaned out her camera and said her goodbyes!

McKennah and Bob

Investigators Thomas & Rachel

Elder Brown!

Investigator Dinah

"I found Sister Bartsch!  She is now an STL in Hattiesburg!"