God Is Good In Gainesville

Sister Richardson's Super Split Seconds


Howdy howdy!! Happy summer! I cannot believe it is JUNE!! Send me fun pictures and updates throughout the summer, por favor!!


Things are cranking along nicely out here. The people are so lovely (most of the time) and so is the scenery. Virginia never fails to take my breath away. I've developed a whole new love and appreciation for green and for beautiful country skies.


We volunteer at a farm once a week and boy oh boy is it fun. I will say, however, it was pretty humbling to see that I developed a blister after a singular hour of planting stakes in the ground last week. This city slicker needs some help. Don't fret though, Farmer Jim is whipping me into country girl shape.


Like the title says, God is good here in Gainesville. As you know, last week was a tough one for me. I was really reluctant to start another week because I was honestly quite exhausted emotionally and physically. I learned a long time ago that it's useless to sit around and complain about things you can't change, so I did my best to strap on a good attitude and, more importantly, gave everything I was feeling to God. Without fail, He sent us the perfect angels at what I thought was going to be a breaking point, to keep us going. On multiple occasions, both Sister Church and I found ourselves thanking God for angels! I'm so grateful for those who fearlessly listen to the promptings they receive from the spirit, as they greatly benefited sweet Sister Church and I this past week! Go be the reason someone else smiles this week.


Xoxo,
Sister Richardson








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