creating memories: February 2011

Hello All,

So, these two weeks have been moving pretty smoothly concidering all of the changes and excitment that has been going on. This transfer (missionary term meaning a 6 week period) I have recieved a new companion, Sister Parra. She is from Mexico and she has been on her mission for about 10 months. I am no longer working in the Visitor's Center all though Elder MacDonald says that he would love to have us in when ever we'd like. I am also the Designated Driver because Sister Parra isn't certified to drive. I did not switch areas but they did add on to the already HUGE area I have and can not cover more then a 5th of. I am still serving in La Cienega (Spanish Ward) and now I am also serving in Santa Monica 3rd Ward which is in english and for singles, AND it covers the whole English Stake. ha.

I think Heavenly Father is trying to prepare me for something... lol

The 1st picture attached is of me, Hermana Parra and Katie who is now a Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as of Sunday, Feb. 27th 2011.

2- Feb. 27th 2011 Hermana Parra, Katie and I, at Katie's Baptism.

3- " " Elder Mcbride and Katie in their Baptismal Clothes and us missionaries

For those that were curious, my area is San Vicente and it covers Santa Monica, Malibu, Brentwood, Beverly Hills and Bel Aire. When they added Santa Monica 3rd ward, they added on Culver City and I'm not sure of what else just yet. haha. It's interesting to be teaching in English as well now.

I'm learning A Lot. In fact, during studies I have been really soaking in the October Conference talks in the Ensign and the Book of Mormon. I love it! I totally get why all the girls in Seminary wanted to marry Captian Moroni now! hahaha. I want to invite everyone to take sometime and pick up the Book of Mormon. If you like reading, you'll love it even more.

My companion and I were talking this morning and we just love how we are so luck to be living and serving right now in Los Angeles and we know how well the Lord knows us and how much he loves us. It is incredible to me how much he knows my heart and the things he puts in my path to make it better and more pure. I love you all and think of you often. Everyone I have come in contact with has impacted my life and made it that much better, even if they weren't nice and I didn't like them much, Thank you.

Love,

Hermanita Schumacher

The past few weeks have been great and rough all at once! My companion, Sister McCollough, and I are working hard and trying our best to find people who are truly interested in learning the Gospel. BUT that isn't what most people are looking to do now a days. Ha, go figure. We have had some really great experience anyway. I'm pretty nervous about these coming weeks. We are getting ready for transfers and Sister McCollough is expiring this transfer =P She has been an awesome companion and I've learned a lot from being with her. I'll be honest, I haven't wanted to think about what is going to happen when she leaves... Are they going to keep me in my area? Are they going to take me out of it? Who is going to be my companion? Will we get along? gosh. haha, I know it will be fine but these are the thoughts of a missionary who's world is being twisted by transfers. hahaha. This is a pretty short message but most of them are. I love you all and think of you often. If you want to know specifics you'll have to write me and tell me what you want to know about. hahaha. Peace out!