There are Always Surprises! 2/1/2016

Eating chicken feet

Dear Family,

One thing about missions is that you can never expect the next thing. I really like that aspect as a missionary even when the surprises aren't good. It always keeps me on my toes. Sister Jensen had to leave and go to Trinidad last minute to get some things checked with the doctor. So for three days this week I was still in my trio working two areas. It's always a good time and lots of biking. 

Sister Klas

Man, so much happened this week and I can hardly put it all in words. Update on some people. Radjan is doing really good. Still haven't been able to see Mariska again. He has been reading and still having really good feelings about everything. We asked him to pray about it. Sister Klas has been doing great! Just getting smarter and smarter. She came to church this week so it was good to see her. The second and third picture are of her. We have an new investigator named Hugo that seems promising. He's not married either though...surprise.

Our threesome with Sister Klas

This week I had some amazing insight about grace. As a missionary you tend to doubt your faith and stop yourself from progressing. Well maybe it's just me too haha. BUT truly if you pray for the right things, humble yourself and ask in faith, because of the atonement of Jesus Christ you can be strengthened. Grace is the divine power through the atonement. I just feel like you need to know the right ways of accessing it. I'm doing my best to learn. 

I'm loving being with Sister Zeegelaar. She is an amazing missionary. No news yet on her visa but i'm happy with her staying here! I want her to go to america after I get home cause then I could take her to the temple and to the MTC. But for her own sake I hope it's not that long haha. 

I have sooo much more work to do here. I hope I can get it done before time is up. This week is zone conference and I will be giving my departing testimony--same as you mom and dad. Kinda crazy but still feels like a long time. 

Love,

Elizabeth