Week 20 - Walkin' with Joseph

Our trio is about to change--we just got notice of our transfers which are tomorrow!

Some fun at the Book of Mormon Publication Site
(Grandin Print Bldg).

Well everyone, I finally have some exciting stuff to share with you! First off, transfer calls were today, and I'm staying full-site AGAIN (my 4th transfer here) which is crazy.  I'm excited but I also thought I was ready to move on, haha. (note from Mom--we were all sure she would be transferred out this time, and I think she's going a little stir-crazy there now that it's so slow, but she gets to see the sites go through a change of seasons with the beautiful Fall leaves, so bring on another 6 weeks, right?!  She did request me to send her Fall/Winter clothes, though, because it's already starting to cool down.)

Me with Sister Michael, my new companion! 
(She was actually one of her companions this past week
when Emily was placed in a trio, and Emily really likes her).

Also, last Monday I got to go Proselyting for the first time! It was scary, but it was neat to get out of my comfort zone and have great conversations with people and get rejected and meet with those having great difficulties in their lives and know that your message has the potential to change them. I just did a split with the Palmyra sisters and I was with Sister O'dell who leaves tomorrow so it was super fun--she's a hoot. 

Also, last Wednesday we got to go on a special walk! We did the walk from the Hill Cumorah to the Smith Frame Home that Joseph would have taken the plates home to. With modern roads, we had to walk 4 miles instead of Joseph's 3, but we didn't have to carry 50 pound gold plates, so it was fun. 

Part of the Hill Cumorah monument.

We had a bit of a rush with Labor Day weekend then it dropped again, but apparently it's supposed to pick up again in the Fall when the leaves start changing! They're already starting--it's GORGEOUS! 

I don't have much time, but just want you to know that I have come to know without a doubt that the Church of Jesus Christ has been restored to the earth. I know that God called Joseph Smith as a prophet in these latter days, and that he truly did see Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father here in Palmyra, New York. The spirit that I feel as I testify of those events every day has born witness of that to me. 

Have a great week!

Love, Sister Potts

FUN FACTS: 

1. When Moroni appeared to Joseph, it had been 1400 years since he, himself (Moroni), had buried the golden plates in the Hill Cumorah.

2. While Moroni assisted Joseph for the next several years, they grew to be great friends, and Moroni became a teacher and great help to Joseph. I LOVE their relationship--I could talk about it for an hour.

3. In addition to telling about the golden plates, Moroni also told Joseph about the signs of the second coming, temple work, the coming of Elijah, the millennial reign, the gathering of Israel, and more. 

4. Joseph was cutting grain the next morning when he became so tired he was sent home, thinking he was ill.

5. While attempting to cross over the apple orchard fence, he collapsed, and when he came to Moroni was there for a fourth time.