One thing I've learned as a missionary is that nothing ever goes as planned. My weeks and days that are planned out rarely don't go through. But Heavenly Father's planned days always work out. It's his work...I'm just along for the ride.
Sister Christiansen and I were expecting a change this transfer and so we have been soaking up our time together. However it was broken up with another two day exchange. Sister Johnson came to Wanica again with me to see some more members before she leaves. We had a fun day biking around and seeing some great members here. All is well with Sister Johnson. I truly will miss her and she's had a big impact on my life.
Sister C and I had MLC this week. It was all about exact obedience. Because of the mixture of new missions into one we want to make sure everyone is on the same page. Nothing new was really addressed but it's good to be reminded on doing better.
Saturday we had a movie night in our branch. We watched Meet the Mormons. It was my first time to see it. I loved it! Naturally! It's fun to see members throughout the world. It doesn't matter who you are--the gospel makes you happy. It makes life better. I'm so grateful for that knowledge I have. I don't think I'll be as extreme as Stephen but I really don't have a desire for worldly things. I gag every time I see people here putting on a show with their things or the selfies they take. The people here don't have a lot of things but everyone pretends that they do. I'm just sick of fake. The world today man...haha.
SOOO we got transfer calls on Saturday. I'm going to be moving to Tamengha and will be training while being in a trio with Sister Walsh. I'm excited to be training. I think it'll be really fun. I just went to being one of the oldest sister in Suriname. I don't know how! And I got the second best Dutch. Sister C takes the cake :) I'll still be STL with Sister C.
Dobyen is now in the Netherlands! We will pass her info on to missionaries there and then we will make sure to get her when she's back! She's awesome and I'll miss her!
Kosviello is doing good! He is going through a hard time right now because he failed is grade (like I said before not uncommon) but he's never failed before. He came to Meet the Mormons and loved it. He also got a blessing after to help him feel better from his neighbour Lucien. He didn't come to church on Sunday though so that was sad.
Everyone else is good. Don't have much to report because I mostly saw members with Sister Johnson.
Being a missionary is not easy. I know everyone says I'm always to positive but the truth is even when bad things happen during the day, by the time I get in bed that night I can't remember the bad things only the good. I always go to bed happy. I feel at peace being here and serving. I always want to be striving to do better. I know I need to. We all have a role to play in the work of salvation. |
| This is Sister Rama. We love going to see her! |
I know I have angels protecting me and the Lord knows who I am. This is the place I'm supposed to be. I've already seen so many miracles. It has not been a smooth mission ride for me--it's been really hard! But like I said before after the bad things are over you almost forget they happened. Almost...haha.
I love you all and am grateful for your support and love. Next transfer will be a whole new adventure.
Love,
Zuster Elizabeth Wood
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