storm is here...and a transfer notice

Dearest family,
The storm that has been hitting the east coast just reached us. Looks like we'll have about 3 inches of rain today and tomorrow. The mission has told us that they'll contact all of our families on Wednesday to let you know how we got through it.
Apart from the wind and rain (which we've been having the last couple of days as well), I have bitter sweet news. I'm being transferred. It's been a wonderful year in Black Creek. I'm going to miss every one in the ward so much! I love them so much. And I'm going to miss our investigators, Christian in particular.
I've been feeling the last week and before that that my time in Black Creek was short and I think I knew that Hna Sundblom and Camejo would be companions ever since about half way through last transfer. They are perfect for each other. Hna. Sundblom says that Hna. Camejo reminds her of her best friend. They'll be amazing! :)
As for me I'll be going to Christie with Hna. Ence (yup the same one Hna. Camejo and I trained!). It's even closer to downtown, just east of here.
We met three new investigators this week!!! One is a member referral ( I love those :) a family of four. the other is a contact from the Christie hermanas.
This week we haven't been able to meet with Chris. Last time we saw him (we stopped by Tuesday for a couple minutes) he said he had been able to reduce how much he's smoking but hasn't been able to leave it completely. He is hoping to be done by the end of the month--which is Wednesday. We have an appointment with him tonight, in which we also plan to set a baptismal date with him. He told us that if he could quit smoking he would get baptized. :) There has always been a special feeling about him since we met him so I have never given up hope. The spirit keeps saying, "Keep going! be patient with him. He'll come around." Those reassurances have been a tender mercy of the Lord because it's so frustrating when he doesn't come to church, when he cancels appointment after appointment but the Lord keeps telling me to stick to it. I know because I have felt it deeply that Chris is in the Lord's hands. It will be alright. Keep praying for him, keeping encouraging him, do all you can to help him and give him member support. It will work out on the Lord's timetable. I know it will. I have come to love him so much and what's more is I can feel how much the Lord loves Him and watching out for him.
The Lord never gives up on His children. He is always watching for them even when they turn away and distance themselves. He is always patient with even me who many times turn away from Him. He is always reaching out, waiting for us to come and let Him help us. I am so grateful for Our Heavenly Father and His love and for helping me feel that same love for others. I love the Lord and this work, even though it's hard and way out of my comfort zone. He helps me.
I'm excited to start this new page and I'm so grateful for all the experiences I have had serving here.
I love you all!
Have a great week ;)
Hna. Cottam