Don't cry for me, Saratoga... December 9, 2013

Hello everyone! Surprise!

I'm getting transferred again. Far away this time. I'm a little bit nervous to leave my safe-haven of Saratoga, but kind of excited to see what my next area has in store for me. I'll find out tomorrow where I'm going and I'll let y'all know!
I really am going to miss it here. I love this stake and this zone and I know that my next area is going to be a lot different. Wherever I go will be where I'm needed!
This week was good. We've been spreading a lot of Christmas cheer and having a lot of fun! We're getting a lot of opportunities to use music and it's been really cool. I'm going to miss Sister Bassett terribly, but it's okay because we'll see each other again.
Our investigators are doing well. We went on exchanges the other day and I was with Sister Black. We went to go drop in on Shelby and found a miracle! The first time we met with Shelby, we committed her to give the gospel 100% for the next week. When I visited her with Sister Black, she wasn't able to meet with us, but we had a couple of minutes at the door and she told us that she had kept the commitment and that she had seen miracles this week! We're really excited about her. She's totally getting baptized!
Thanks for the packages! I really appreciate them a lot! Everything has been going well and I am loving every minute of my mission.
This transfer has been a good one and I've learned a lot. I've learned not to judge a book by its cover; yes, there are a lot of rich people in my area, but they are some of the most humble people I've ever met. I've learned that being a missionary isn't only from 10 to 9; it's all the time. People are always paying attention to the little things we do and the things we say. I've learned that the harder you work and the better you plan, the more miracles you will see. I've also learned that a mission is one, big awkward moment. But it's a happy moment!
I'm a third of the way through my mission and I'm realizing how short this experience will be. It will be a small moment, but one that will effect me my whole life. I love it!
Well I hope that you are all having a wonderful day and a wonderful Christmas season!
Love you all!
Sister Julie Catherine Harris