Transfers happened. I can safely say that I received the most unexpected transfer call. Here's the list of things I was told during my transfer call.
1. I would be LEAVING Battipaglia (meaning two new sisters would be coming in to take over our work) and going to ROME 3. Yes. Rome. The ginormous city that I now have to learn how to navigate.
2. My new companion would be Sorella Capicchioni. (The cutest Italian ever)
3. She'll be starting her 2nd transfer. (So I'm maybe kind of half training and collectively we have a total of 4 transfers of experience) BUT
4. Her real mission is actually Boston, so at any point during this transfer she could leave, meaning I would be put in a trio.
5. Also we would blowing open a new area for sisters. Woohoo. Finding for dayzzzz.
It would be a major understatement to say that I freaked out. The next two days were filled with frantic goodbyes, packing, and making a list of everything the new Sorelle needed to know about the city. All with Sorella Ellison, who's proselyting area is actually Pozzuoli. She's a sweetheart.
Saying goodbye to Battipaglia was really hard. I love the members there and I love to people I was teaching. But it was interesting to have a bit of reflection as to how I've changed since arriving there. I know a bit more about what it means to be a missionary, but probably the greatest way I've changed is coming to know my Savior better. I studied His life, talked about His teachings, and applied His Atonement. I have so much more to learn, more than I can comprehend, but just from these past couple months, I've become a different person. I love it.
I met Sorella Capicchioni on Thursday, along with the other two Rome 3 Sorelle, Sorella James and Sorella Nelson. We hauled our luggage across Rome, through the metro, and on a bus until we finally arrived at our home! Unlike Battipaglia, the hot water consistently, and there are two bathrooms. On the down side, there's only one bedroom, so all four of our beds are lined up one right next to another. I've woken up several times this week with some ones leg sprawled on my bed or a rogue arm on my head, but for the most part it's just like a giant sleepover.
After one day together, Sorella Capicchioni received news that her visa was done and ready to be picked up! We called president to tell him the news, and he said "great! We'll fly you out to Boston on Tuesday, how does that sound?" So, sadly, Sorella Capicchioni and I have had only five days as companions. Tonight she will leave to sleep over at the Villa, and I will be in a trio! I'm pretty sure this is all because I talked about how difficult trio finding is, so now I need to figure out how to make it work. I'm excited for the adventure.
So there's the news, I'm in Rome 3, my companion leaves to Boston tomorrow morning, and I will be in a trio! The past couple days have been insanely stressful, and have made me think several times "wait. I chose to do this??" But always in the end, I realize what a fulfilling experience I have had thus far on my mission. I wouldn't trade it for anything. For anyone one the fence about going, GO. You will grow co close to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I know that they love us. They're here to help us through every trial and hardship. His "arm is lengthened out all the day long."
I love and miss you all so much!
Sorella Maxfield
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