Costa Mesa Missionaries x 3!

Savannah has been in California for almost 2 weeks now...she is in a trio companionship, which means, yes, she is one of 3 missionaries living together and teaching together.  Her companions are Hermana White & Hermana Rodriquez and they are great and teaching her a lot!

Her first area is Costa Mesa, which is technically outside of the area but still counts as the Anaheim Mission.  

They have taught quite a few lessons, but mostly in English, since the younger generation speaks more English than Spanish.

Savannah was also fortunate to come in time for a baptism!  "Her name is Lindsay (see pic below, girl in white) and she is such a cutie.  It was a really neat experience.  I have not been to many baptisms besides my own and seeing that girl, whom I grew to love so quickly, accept the Gospel was amazing". 

Little "Isabella", the girl in front of me wouldn't leave my side.

"We've found quite a few people (usually to and from lessons).

We found a referral and he called to make an appointment but was gone when we went to teach him. :(  We're teaching a very nice girl named Isel, her mom's a member, and her brother wants to start taking lessons as well.

It's been rough for all of us really, we are all trying to adjust to something new, being in a trio is difficult, but fun. I absolutely love my companions to death though, and I love Costa Mesa! So happy to be a missionary!!!"

So, you might have noticed Savannah is now a red head.  Guess her companions have some experience with dying hair and Savannah got her wish to be a red head.  She is dealing with humidity and so is her curly hair!

Savannah is an Ipad Missionary, not sure what that all means, but I think she is enjoying it!

I don't think they have air conditioning in their apartment, as they are sleeping on top of their sheets, it's HOT.  Hang in there girl, summer is almost over!

"Let us all press on"...in Anaheim!

After six weeks of intensive Spanish speaking training in the MTC, Savannah is finally in Anaheim, and she is pretty darned excited about it!

I missed a regular email from her, as she left on her MTC Prep day, but I did get these photos from her later that day.

 I did, however, get to spend about an hour on the phone with her while she waiting for her flight. It was just wonderful to hear her voice!

Savannah really loved her time in the MTC, loves the Spanish language, feels she has a good foundation now and is just so excited to really start her mission in California.

Thanks for all your love & support, letters and packages.  They have meant so much to her.  Until next week, here is Savannah's new favorite hymn.