Sestra Erin Rhodes: Tell everybody I'm on my way. . . Aug. 15th, 2016

If this were a blog, I would have the song "On my way" by Phil Collins playing while you all read this. But since it is not . . .

"Tell everybody I'm on my way, new friends and new places to see.

With blue skies ahead, yes I'm on my way and there's nowhere else that I'd rather be.

Tell everybody I'm on my way, and I'm loving every step I take.

With the sun beating down, yes I'm on my way and I can't keep the smile off my face.

Cuz there's nothing like seeing each other again, no matter what the distance between.

And the stories that we tell will make you smile, oh it really lifts my heart."

This has been a year and half journey that has shaped my life forever. I have learned to love people, even random strangers, in a way that I didn't know was possible. Heavenly Father truly cares and loves every. single. one. of His children. I have felt it for the people here and have felt His love for me. I know He is our Father and has a glorious plan for us. WE are His plan. Our progression and growth and salvation are His goal. Let it be ours too!

This past week was surreal. There was quite a bit of driving and Sister Rhodes giving out as many Books of Mormon in Serbia as she could! We met some great people and it was fun to see another culture and such a giant city. (The population in Belgrade alone is more than all of Slovenia)

Then we made it back in time to finish preparing my talk and pull the last strings together for Baka's baptism. It was a wonderful baptism. It is so rare to see entire families in the Church over here. In fact, I think I could count the ones I know from our entire mission on two hands. Yet I got to witness first their son get baptized, then when he baptized his sister and his grandmother. They will continue to learn so much together and Baka is so dedicated. She said in front of everyone at her baptism "I came here and I will stay here until I die!" I love that kind of commitment. :) We went to their house for dinner last night and I met up with another investigator that I have known for 9 months. I love her dearly and introduced her to Sister Turner so she will still have that connection when she decides to learn more. Wow. People are awesome.

Including you all. I can't wait to see you and share all our experiences in person and be together as a family. The Church is true. Nobody dare forget it. Shall we not go on in so great a cause?

S puno ljubavi,

Sestra Rhodes

Сестра Роудѕ