Visiting the Lou

I'm at FOCUS training! Eeek! I arrived on Saturday and I was so overwhelmed, but I'm adjusting well. Both Saturday and Sunday were really relaxing days. I've surprisingly worked out A LOT since I've been here. Today we have class, prayer, and other fun stuff. Before I came to training, Perla, Maddy (other FOCUS missionaries), and I went to St. Louis to visit Joe and prego mamma Reese (missionaries)! I had a blast. I had never been to St. Louis and had soooo much fun. Joe was an amazing tour guide. I hope your enjoy the pictures. :) At...

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Why Patches?

 Hello. I'm really excited to enter the blogging world! I had a very difficult time coming up with the title of my blog, so I asked my parents for help. My dad inspired the title Patches, so thanks dad. :) I looked up the meaning of the word patch and one of the definitions is that a patch strengthens and mends. I thought "How perfect!" As a new missionary I hope to place patches in student's lives and I know my life will be patched in many ways.  Blogging is going to be a way for me to track my missionary journey, share it with others, and share how Christ is blessing my life. I hope you find entertainment,...

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