Compan{yinz} June, 26,2017

Howdy friends and family!
What a crazy week this has been and it has gone by soooo fast! I guess I'll break the news first. After 6 months in New Bloomfield I am getting transferred! I will be heading out to Green Tree, Pennsylvania tomorrow, which is about 10 minutes out of Pittsburgh. I'm going to the City! But, my new Compan{yinz} will be Sister Nelson and Sister Chambers! That's right, I'm in a trio! I guess President Johnson knew I needed the extra help. This is going to be a really fun transfer and I am excited to get to work on the west side of the mission

 HIGHLIGHTS 

 1. On Tuesday we had exchanges and I went to Lebanon, PA with Sister Pena. We visited a lot of less actives and it was super fun!
 2. On exchanges we went to visit a Young woman who recently lost a friend to suicide. We were able to comfort her and listen to her and I felt prompted to tell her to get her patriarchal blessing. Her face lit up as she explained she had been thinking about getting one and said this Sunday she would ask her bishop.
 3. Wednesday we played slip and slide kickball with the youth and it was a blast! My team won *cough cough* and we had a really good time. But at the end, I was running to third base and hit the ground HARD. I whacked my head pretty good but it's OK! I have been very very sore but it was so fun I don't care!
 4. So this whole week we have been having this boy who Sister Dean found on exchanges texting us. At first we thought he was interested, and he may still be, but he has developed quite the little... Crush on Sister Dean . I took over texting him and every-time he'd say something flirty, I would pull something out of what he said and make it gospel related. And then he'd do the same thing to me! But the texts he sends are pretty hilarious, I'll send some pics of a few. But don't worry, if we teach him we will definitely have someone else with us!
 5. We went to Mamma Clouse's and had a pizza night! She even made us dessert pizza and it was the best! We also got to heart attack her with a box of her favorites and it felt good to do a service for someone else
 6. On Saturday we went to the Booths for service again. This time, Joan had us help her with a quilt she was making and taught us how to make pillow cases. It was way fun and I didn't totally mess mine up!
 7. GRAMMY AND PAPPY CAME TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY!!! IT WAS AMAZING! Also Sister Dean and I sang but that's not the exciting part. I am so grateful for the time I have had here in New Bloomfield to learn and to grow. I have met some amazing people here that have truly changed my life. I hope I was able to leave this area better than I found it, even by a small amount. I know God has called me to Green Tree and I have a work to do there that only I can do and I'm excited to start a new adventure. New Bloom will always have a special place in my heart and will be seeing plenty of me in the near future!

Last week Mamma Clouse took us bowling for P Day and it was way fun! Let's not talk about how much I stink at bowling though haha

Patriotic Porch

Beautiful sunset! Too bad you can't see the awesome fireflies that are out now! 

Exchange fun! 

We heart attacked someone's door 

New Bloom Youth! I'll miss these kids. Also Josh really wanted you guys to notice how toned he is so if you could do that.

Favorite poem that explains missions to a T

Girls Night Face Masks (after 9 of course) 

The Texts

We have members that raise puppies and sell them for a living and we had dinner with them this week. Talk about some puppy love therapy! I thought Dad would like the grey one.

No Surprises in New Bloom June 19,2017

Hey Yinz!
 I can't believe it's Pday again already and I'm writing! This week I'm thrilled to write you because it was one crazy, wacky week. But first of all, happy fathers day to all you awesome dads, especially mine, he's the best one . Father's are the best!

 HIGHLIGHTS 

 1. On Tuesday we had a lesson with Grammy and Pappy! It was so good. We shared a message about keeping the sabbath holy and invited them to come to church with us this coming week. They loved the video and said they would be at church. Part of the reason they agreed is because Sister Dean and I are singing, but hey, anything to get people to come! Haha
 2. Sister Dean hit her half way mark on Tuesday and we burned a shirt of hers in commemoration! Also on Tuesday, it hit 106 degrees here in New Bloom! Holy cow was it hot!
 3. On Thursday we went and did service for the Booths and when we were done we sat in the backyard and made s'mores together. Sister Dean and I had a s'mores eating contest. Needless to say, I won, but for the sake of my mother I won't tell you how many I ate
 4. A general highlight, the fireflies are starting to come out! I've never seen them before and now I love them so much!
 5. Now for the weird part. On Friday we got a call from Bishop Cooper asking if we could attend a wedding in three hours for one of our less actives and we said of course. So we went and it was at the chapel and bishop was officiating it. It was..... Definitely an unforgettable experience! Thanks wife spoke hardly any English and there was only about 10 people including us there, and someone had to translate for her. But, congrats to them and I'm glad we got to go!
 6. Not a Highlight, but this week I managed to look the keys in our apartment or church not one, not two, but five times! Go Sister Parry! I should definitely get some kind of award for that.
 7. Not a highlight, but pretty hilarious. Sister Dean got poison ivy! Before you think I'm totally heartless, we caught it in time and took some precautions and it looks like it won't be serious haha
 8. We got to move a new Family into our ward on Saturday! They were so sweet and we had a lot of hands helping! I thought I was going to get out of moving things this weekend, while my parents are getting ready to move, but I guess not! Also, it was 80 degrees and about 75% humid so that's fun! I think that's all I have. This Saturday we will. Be receiving transfer boards, and more than likely this will. Be my last week in New Bloomfield. I'm so thankful for all I have learned here and the love and support everyone has shown me. This is definitely a hard area, but I know God has people here that are ready to here about Jesus christ and to follow his example. I love ya'll!

Proof it was super hot this week 

 Pennsylvania covered bridge! 

Pyromaniacs

Basically my face the whole time 

The Wedding!! 

Congrats to the Newly Weds!

Farewells and Sunny Days June 12, 2017

Hello family and friends!
 Another Pday has come! A lot of people have asked me about transfers lately. The next transfers are on June 24th, and I will more than likely be transferred. WOO-HOO! I love New Bloomfield but I think you know when it's time for a change. But there's always a possibility I will stay, so I won't get too excited yet haha

 HIGHLIGHTS 

 1. Zone Conference. ZONE CONFERENCE. ZONE CONFERENCE!! It was AMAZING. I learned so much and it totally changed my perspective on life and missionary work. After what was taught, I don't think I've ever been more excited to be a missionary, and I'm not going to let any moment pass me by. I LOVE THE PPM!
 2. This week at BOLO (another food bank organization) we scooped over 100 pounds of bulk corn flakes into smaller bags. Yum!
 3. Sister Dean had a birthday! She's 20, ew so old! Sister Clouse through her an awesome not so surprise birthday party and it was way fun! Also, we got her to sit on the saddle at Texas road house! Lol .
4. On Friday we went to a ward BBQ at the Booths and afterwards Joan and I made a rhubarb pie! That was pretty fun and tasty!
 5. We went and had a lesson with Dee and her chicken sat on my shoulder half of it. Only in Perry County, that's all I have to say.
 LOWLIGHT THIS WAS THE JOHNSONS LAST ZONE CONFERENCE. I'm going to miss them so much and all that they have taught me. They are amazing people and have truly changed my life. I bawled like a baby hugging them goodbye at zone conference. But I am excited to meet president and sister Bednar!
 ON THE SPIRITUAL SIDE This week one thing really stuck out to me that has given me a lot of strength and comfort. One Elder who is finishing his mission bore his testimony in zone conference. During his testimony he talked about a time in his mission when he wanted to give up and didn't think he could do it anymore. As he prayed to God he received these words into his mind, "You can't do it. But WE can." My dear friends, God is always with us. This life is full of ups and downs and things we just can not do. But with god, ALL things are possible. I testify that he loves us, that he lives, and he has a plan for all of us. I love you and pray for you all daily!

Sister Dean and I were totally matching one day and wanted to take a cutesy picture and you can't even tell we matched.... 

Us with Dee's kids, Zoey and Andrew

Sister McDonald, Sister Ropers trainer, came to visit New Bloom! Sister McDonald trained both of our Moms so she is our grandma! Confusing, I know.

Sister Parry