Wrapping Up Transfer 8 6-11-12

Hey Everyone!

This week was a whirlwind. Time becomes so warped when you are transferring to a new area. I am now in Glenville, New York. We cover Schenectady (try saying that one haha), Glenville, Clifton Park, and a couple other places. Transfers were good, I didn't go to Utica though. Sister Ho. and I met up with the other sisters in Glenville. It went pretty smooth and not long after everyone got there we had to be off to an appointment so it was off to work we went. The members of the ward here made sure to provide a bed for me which was nice it was all set up when I arrived. There is also a nice little desk space in the apartment for my to study. Glenville sisters have the largest sisters apartment in the mission hence why I was sent here. Sister Ha. and Lov. came out a transfer before I did but Sister L. is going home the same time as I am. I have served with Sister Ha. in Bennington and I have served with Sister L. on exchanges a couple times so each of us have taught together at one time or another. Which is really nice that we know each other and are familiar with one anothers' teaching styles. It makes being in a trio a little easier, but it is still pretty crazy nonetheless. The morning routine is interesting between 3 sisters. They have it all worked out though. The mission isn't short a sister, it just got a new one. There were 14 of us and now there are 15, at least for this transfer. Next transfer will even things out though because 2 sisters are leaving and we are getting another sister. So next transfer we will be back at 14 again. I'm pretty much settled into this area. The ward is really big- its a west coast sized ward. I figure I can get through the culture shock to a normal sized ward now so when I return the culture shock going to my home-ward won't be so bad. I'm adjusting. We are having two baptisms this Saturday which will be awesome. I have got to teach both of the investigators being baptized in the trio. I don't have a whole lot of time to include more details but I will try to write more next week. Also wasn't able to get any pictures downloaded to send, hopefully next time.

-Sister Gifford

P.S. my new address is

15C Ashdown Rd

Ballston Lake, NY

12019