This week has been really
slow, actually. We've been stuck inside because, wonder of wonders, I'm
sick. Again. Seriously. An awesome member (the wife of the man who
plopped the helmet on my head when he saw I was riding home without one)
is a nurse at a clinic here, and she set us up with one of her doctors
here. We're starting to get the hang of the socialist medicine system,
and this new doctor has taken a personal interest in the missionaries.
He's the most clinical, stern person I've ever met, but that's exactly
what we need after other doctors who literally told me, "That's not my
problem." Sigh.
Half the mission is in mourning after BYU's loss to the
U. Elder Sorensen told me all about it at church yesterday, and Mom
added a few details in her e-mail. Seriously? It bounced off the
upright?! That was so sad. Our bishop is a BYU fan, so he was a bit sad
too. Half way around the world, and the BYU/Utah game is still big
emotional news. Wow.
Mom, Dad, you two are absolutely brilliant. Psychic
too. It's scary. Both of you shared your own spritiual thoughts about
pressing forward in faith and turning your life over to the Lord. That's
something I've really gained an appreciation for as a missionary. That,
and that the Lord blesses us for our faith and our efforts, not for
what we think we accomplished. He has a plan and it's His work that
we're all engaged in in some way or another. He only asks for us to I
won't go into detail, but that's something I've really been thinking
about lately. You two are the answers to prayers, seriously. Thank you
for all of the encouragement and uplifting thoughts you send. They
really are appreciated.
I just have to share the quotes you two sent. They're wonderful.
“God
expects you to have enough faith and determination and enough trust in
Him to keep moving, keep living, keep rejoicing. In fact, He expects you
not simply to face the future; He expects you to embrace and shape the
future--to love it and rejoice in it and delight in your opportunities.
God is anxiously waiting for the chance to answer your prayers and
fulfill your dreams, just as He always has. But He can't if you don't
pray, and He can't if you don't dream. In short, He can't if you don't
believe.” -- Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
"Men and women who turn their lives over to God will
find out that he can make a lot more out of their lives than they can.
He will deepen their joys, expand their vision, quicken their minds,
strengthen their muscles, lift their spirits, multiply their blessings,
increase their opportunities, comfort their souls, raise up friends, and
pour out peace. Whoever will lose his life to God will find he has
eternal life." -- Ezra Taft Benson
Jeg elsker jer!
Hannah
Photo: Us at Burger King after Zone Conference. We got kids meals. And the glasses glow in the dark!
Mom
- Yes, Denmark does have a seasonal autumn. It's beautiful! To get to
church we cut behind a cathedral and through a park full of aspens. It's
absolutely breathtaking right now, all the fallen golden leaves.
There's a WWII memorial statue there too, which only adds to it all.
Autumn up in the mountains and canyons though is beyond compare. That's
so cool that you got to go up to that conference. That must have almost
been like a vacation! I LOVE the quote you sent me. Thanks. And I loved
your math comment too. I totally agree. There's a reason God only gave
us ten fingers and ten toes. That's all we need. As for the package, you
might want to hold off just a bit on sending it. I'll get back to you
next week. And thanks again for the guitar music!
Katie - Hearing about your AP History test subjects makes me miss history so much.
Dad
- Thank you. I love you guys too. It's so true about the Lord being
able to make more of our lives than we ever could. I'm sorry you had to
come home to BYU losing, after jetsetting around to the conferences.
That's a great welcome home gift.
Supreme Mugwump - That's so cool about Eliza!!! And
that you got to go! What a miracle. Give Hna Weagle a giant hug for me.
She sounds amazing. I love her already for taking such good care of
you. And that dog bite is crazy. I'm just so glad it wasn't worse. Good
luck with the sore and the mystery bottle. Blegh. I'm sooo glad you got
the last piece of the puzzle. Apparently I left one in Frederiksberg
when I transfered, but got it again on splits. Thank Søster Guesne for
that one. I was seriously worried another one had gotten lost somewhere
though. Sorry you've had a crappy time lately. Wish I were there to give
you a hug.
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