No time today, as we have transfers, and I am traveling to my new sector! It is a city called Cayambe. It is about an hour and a half from Ibarra, towards Quito. My new companion is Hermana McCune, we knew each other at the MTC, and arrived in Ecuador together. So that is AWESOME. She is my first American companion- and it makes me a little nervous about two gringas and the four months of Spanish experience we have, but it is a great opportunity to test our faith and study habits.
It was hard to leave Ibarra ("my birthplace" we say as missionaries) but more for the people than the place. There are some very dear to my heart people there that I will never forget, and will forever thank the Lord for putting in my path. Fausto and Sandra especially. Leaving them tore at my heart, (and I'll admit, I had a few tears after I'd hugged them goodbye and got around the corner) but I know that means that my love for these sweet people is very real- I feel it bigtime and I'm so grateful for that.
Sandra and Hermana Miller
Hermana Miller and Fausto (she said this was her new all time fave pic of her mission) He never smiles with his teeth because so many are missing- so this picture is especially sweet)
From her journal:
"At that moment I knew I was leaving Ibarra (with transfers coming up)- I counted it as a tender mercy so I could feel closure saying goodbye. I told him that knowing him has been one of the greatest blessings of my mission, that I loved him, that I would pray for him, and that in the next life I want a HUGE hug. Then I grabbed the chifle trash (that I'd bought for him the time before) adn I left. And I sobbed. And my heart broke. And as I walked away I said to Heavenly Father, "This is hard!" And He said, "I know. But I am going to take care of Fausto just like I'm going to take care of you...because i love you both. Trust me" And then I felt a ray of peace poke through, ut it still hurt."
The Lord is going to guide us in our new area and I can't wait to be a part of the work he is doing here in Cayambe, and in Ecuador. Everyday is a blessing and an adventure and I ́m so excited for this new chapter and the things in store here! Thank you for your prayers and emails!
Lots of love from Ecuador,
Hermana Miller
These are Wilson's dogs (our investigator)
Last days with my companion, Sister Muldonado
Fernando, ward mission leader with my companion and I . He gave us roses for international women's day.
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