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Nära och Kära!
It would seem that
everything is thrown at you when you are down; but this is not the case. The
kitchen sink is still firmly attached and Äldste Reynolds is fixing our
cabinet! This week just pretty much felt like that country song "If you're
going through Hell". Luckily We have the gospel as a center in our lives
and can rely on those truths that we know and be better each and every day
despite the difficulties that arise. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
right? I feel stronger after having gone through this last week.
I måndags, it was an
interesting day of quietness with my companion and I. I did some letter writing
and cleaning as she napped. We went and did emails at the church before
attending an open house for Markus who has gone for his mission. It ended up
being a great blessing to be there. We were having a rough time and our ward
members could see it. We were able to bring a card over for one of our older
members and serve her a little bit. Then we got to chat with the neighbor
because we parked in front of their house. We chatted with many of the ward
members before Anita stole my companion and took her to her bedroom. I had a
bit of a panic moment where I couldnt find my companion. Then she came out and
Anita called me in. We were able to have a bit of a Momma Time with her because
she knew something was wrong. Our ward really cares about us and takes great
care of us. Melanie gave us big hugs and told us to call her as she was
leaving. It was great to feel the love of the ward for us as individuals and
not as the ones who bring strangers to church.
I tisdags We taught
Marcos and he is still amazing and understands everything. This week he didnt
fall asleep and he stayed awake through the whole plan of salvation and really
enjoys it. We went out and visited Marie but she wasn't there. We ended up
leaving a "Forgetmenot" magnet at her door because we had just taught
her about them and she loves gardening and it made me think of her! (Thanks Mom
for sending it to me=)) We were then invited to Gabriella's apartment for
dinner with a bunch of the girls in our ward who get together monthly and it
rotates who hosts its. Last time something was wrong and we couldnt attend. We
had to have missed out because it was a blast and the spirit was really strong.
We shared a scripture about keeping ourselves happy by remembering the word of
God and being thankful and praying. Then we shared experiences. It was really
cool. We then needed to do some planning and got that done at home.
I onsdags we had the
opportunity to see Sture Nillson teach a bible class about our religion. He
invited us to come and help out so we came. It was awesome to see the members
as the teachers and see the type of questions generated from the group. It gave
me ideas on how to start conversations with young people. We will see how that
goes. We then got organized to go visit Li Farman. He is a chinese man who
doesnt really understand swedish. So we got Wilson to come and teach him in
Chinese. It was interesting because he only can communicate in Chinese and
Swedish (Li) and Wilson communicates in Chinese and English. So we got to help
Wilson teach Li about the restoration. We had a bit of a counsel with Syster
Reynolds, Pool and I. It made me thankful that we just have to rely on the spirit
and not have to deal with a counsel of people on what we should talk about
next. It was an awesome experience to see a once less active member take
control and teach another person about the gospel. As we were leaving Wilson
told us that as he was putting his shoes on they were talking about baptism and
how Li knows that is what he needs. It will be cool to see what happens next
time we get the chance to meet. We then had dinner at a members house who has
never been apart of a missionary lesson but willingly opened up their home for
us to have a family home evening with Marcos. It was a great experience to have
the support of the ward once we have gained a friendship with them. Then they
trust us and are willing to work side by side with us.
I torsdags it was a
bit of a hectic day. We had district meeting at a different time and had the
meeting first. Im still not sure why, but it worked out alright. Syster Pool
and I missed the bus because it was a holiday and we didnt make it in time. So
we got to walk to the church in the rain. It was a fun beginning to an
interesting day. We had a district meeting on Patience. (coincedence??? I think
not) It went well and we learned a lot. We were both reminded that we need to
be patient with ourselves as well as other people even when it is difficult.
There was a quote mentioned about noticing that the things that take time to
grow last the longest. If we think of a flower and a tree. That is how we feel
at the end of this week. We are working on a big tree and it will last a
lifetime once these trials pass us. We then had some time to do some area book
work that we needed before meeting with Johannes again. He still has some
problems with faith and science. Äldste and Syster Reynolds came and gave him
some ideas to work on. He is slowly improving but now the ward is going to
begin to focus on him and we are going to learn swedish from him. It will be
great!
I fredags was hectic
as well as we went to do our weekly cleaning with Torstan and Edith. Edith went
to the temple alone and Torstan was by himself so the Reynolds came to talk
with him as we cleaned their apartment. It was scarey when we got there the TV
was on really loudly and he wouldnt answer the door or the phone. We called his
daughter and she said he probably can't hear you. Just knock harder and talk to
him through the mail box. So we tried. He didnt answer. We were scared that
something had happened but he just never answered or anything. We went to look
from the outside of the building to see if the doors were opened or if we could
see something. There was nothing we could do because the door was locked so we
left. Telling Rosemary that we were worried. She ended up getting a hold of him
finally and we were able to reschedule. Sure enough he was just watching TV
with headphones on and couldnt hear us. He told us that he was in the Spirit
world. It was funny but probably true at the same time. Meanwhile Marcos came
an hour later then expected so we taught him and it went awesome. He just
understands the gospel unlike so many other investigators its pretty awesome to
witness. We then had some food finally before meeting with our Ward Mission
leader and getting an update on the wards interest in our activity idea. The
presidencys are supposed to contact us. Meanwhile we are going to do it with
the young people. I don't know what they are called in english The ladybugs in
swedish. Its like achievement day age kids. Thats the plan for wednesday
evening. We then went to do some weekly planning but I felt super sick and laid
down for a minute. Syster Pool let me sleep and we ended up not getting weekly
planning done then.
I lördags we had a
early dinner or late lunch with the Hegyessy's It wasnt ready on time but when
it was done it was delicious. I didnt eat much because I still wasn't feeling
well but it was as delicious as usual. We gave them a homemade thank you card
that impressed them a bunch. We then were able to go back and do weekly
planning. It went well and we worked some problems out and are going to try to
do better as a companionship.
I söndags we got to
sing in church and we joked that the difficulties of this week were because of
the song. Its called "The Test" by Janice Kapp Perry. I love the song
but it definitely made this week more difficult then it needed to be. We got to
church early to practice and we sounded a bit rough. Luckily we were able to
practice again before sacrament meeting. It ended up sounding good and many
people gave us compliments. We were able to get talking with a lot of ward members
after church and many of them came up to us to thank us for the song. We were
able to get a bunch organized for the week. It was great. We ate a dinner from
a member at the Reynolds house and then went and visited the widows of our
ward. They were all gathered at ones house. It was an awesome experience to
share a spiritual message with them and get to know them better. It was just a
random idea Syster Pool had and it ended up really great. One even asked if we
could come and visit her house next week. So we gladly appriciated that offer.
We came home did some language study and that was about it.
Today we visited IKEA,
It was my first time ever and I think I really like the place. I could get used
to it. As for a challenge this week, I'd like to challenge you to do something
that you don't usually do spiritually. Be that Pray, read or go to church.
Assert yourself and do what your spirit needs to be uplifted as well as your
body =) I know that as we do things we don't normally do we are blessed and we
are able to become that which our Father in Heaven wants us to become.
Thanks for your
support! Love you all
Love
Syster Juker
Syster Juker
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