Date: Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 8:49 AM
Subject: Vi ses!
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This week is crazy! Time flew by and its been so filled with miracles and I love it!
I måndags we had some finding activities to find our spot for our girls camp activity on saturday. It took us a while and a couple maps but we did find the perfect place. We were on our way back to change into our missionary clothes when we saw this couple moving scaffolding from one house to the next. They didn't see happy at all. So we stopped and asked if we could help them. They only had a few pieces left, so of course they declined our help but the Spirit was there and their faces reflected that. He smiled and said thanks anyway. It was a special experience to me because it was so little, to just ask someone if we could help but it made their day. Now they wave when we ride past. Its great!
i tisdags we were able to visit Hans in Bie for the first time with Syster Ridl. He has been busy so its been difficult to get ahold of him. But on the bus out there we picked up Sister Palomino. She came and sat with us on the bus. There used to be a bigger language barrier but there isnt anymore and so its great. We are able to talk and understand eachother. As we were going through a grove of trees I noticed how much they had changed since last week when we came to Bie. Right away it reminded me of how everything in the world wittnesses of God. It really hit me, I never thought of the seasons like that before but it was so apparent to us both. With Hans we talked about the Spirit again. He has been praying and reading. He had a few questions but it seems like he has really got a hold of the seed of faith. Im excited to see it grow. With the bus schedule and our appointment going long we missed the bus. He showed us some pictures from the historic badhus in Bie and insisted that we go and see. So we did. He gave us some apples and they were the craziest apples I have ever seen. They were so white the skin was practically see through. They were like the texture of styrofoam. It was yummy. We came home and ate lunch, did studies before going to meet Alex. We had called him and he told us that he was just lazy and thats why he hadnt answered the phone or sms. It frustrated us a little bit but we set up another appointment with him because he wanted to and then he didnt even come. Its frustrating because he just doesnt actively persue anything. We were then able to visit Cat, who has been sick and since our sunday was so full we were not able to visit her. She is a sweet lady and really wants to get to the temple. Tithing is the only thing thats holding her back.
I onsdags was a bit of a random day because our normal days for planning this week was taken over by a lot of other things so we did a bit of weekly planning on wednesday as well as preparing my talk for sunday. Rosmery could finally meet so we were able to be there. They were so cute as they got their calander for family prayer that we gave Angelina about a month ago and it was completely full with stickers. Meaning they had prayed every night that month. It was a special experience. Leif is still a little standoffish towards the gospel but he is still very nice with us and still supports Rosmery 100%. We are going to try to find out whats holding her back next time. We had a youth activity where Myriam and Cynthia came. They wanted to play an american card game so we taught them scum and really enjoyed it. They told us that they appriciate us taking time to be with them. It was a nice reminder that they do care about us as well.
I torsdags we had a great district meeting about the Armor of God. As the others got here I saw one of our investigators on the street that we havent had much contact with for the last month so I introduced Syster Ridl and talked with him for a while. His name is Michael, he is somewhat interested in our church and has learned lots from living in Utah about our church. He says the only thing wrong with our church is its doctrine and not changing. It was a bit commical. We will see how it all goes down. Syster Hill gave it and we talked more specifically of how we can have our invesitigators more fully put on the armor. It was really awesome to do! Amber met us after district meeting so we could show her the place and nail in the last nails for our Personal Progress day on saturday. We were invited to the Relief Society activity where Lotta showed us all how to crochet these little animals. It was super cute and we were able to strengthen the members there in their talent building. We then went to Amina's as she wanted to feed us. She wasnt home so we were hungry and got to fend for ourselves at home.
I fredags we had time to make sure our members who were helping with our activites were ready to go and it was great. Amber had a few things she had forgot so we helped her with that before meeting with the Palominos for dinner at there place. They are awesome. A nephew is staying with them Edwardo and he seems to be interested in church. Fernando clarified things to him in Spanish and then he came to church with Augustine and Fran as well.
I lördags our activity went awesome! It started off slow but ended full blown! Our Young Women are busy but all those who are active attended and we had a non member there the whole day who loved it and she wants to come to activities now. (Clara) Our members were very responsive in all aspects and that made the day all the more better. They wrote handwritten letters to the girls for our Individual Worth activity. Marita came and talked about emergency preparedness, camping and salvation. Amber made an awesome relay race for our Divine Nature. Lotta came and helped us with Good Works and taught us how to make hearts for kids in the hospital. Maria came and talked about Integrity and Virtue. The spirit was present and the girls really enjoyed it.
Igår was a more difficult day. A time to say goodbye I guess you could say. We had Hans and Lars-Inge surprise me by being at church. It was a sweet experience. I was the last speaker and it was a unique feeling knowing that this was the last time I'd be in this position. We were then able to teach Young Womens because Amber caught the flu. We watched Finding Faith in Christ and it was a special spirit there as well. We gave Clara a Book of Mormon at the end and she accepted it graciously and gave me a big hug. Brought some tears in my eyes. It was a sweet experience. I hope she continues to come. Myriam invited us over for Flygande Jakob which I had never eaten before so she taught us how to make it. It was delicious but a little bit weird. We then met with Cat and Jock to say goodbye and write in my buddy book. They then offered to cook us lunch tomorrow so we will be seeing them on tuesday.
Challenge time! There is so much that we can spend our time doing. Time is one of the most precious gifts we have been given, are we using it for the most important things? Its something that Ive been assessing lately and its easy to get off track but with repentance and effort its even easier to get it back.
Love you all so much! Thank you for your continued support throughout my mission. Its been one of the most rollarcoastic time of my life but I wouldnt change a day of it for the world! Its awesome. Its weird to close this for the last time. I guess Ill see you soon!
Love you All!
Syster Juker
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