A cool experience from this week was when we were searching
in Federal Way for some new Russian people to teach. It was cold and starting
to get dark, but not quite time to head home yet. We knocked on a few doors
that we heard were Russian in an affluent neighborhood, and they were not
humble and did not want to listen to the point where they were actually pretty
rude to us. It was all good though, but we weren't really sure why God would have
us there in that neighborhood. We were just walking down the road and about
ready to turn around, but a couple was walking and we asked them if they knew
of any houses that are Russian. Luckily, they pointed out a house quite a
little bit down the road that we probably never would have even gone to if they
hadn't told us that it was Russian. Turns out there were 3 very nice men
standing there who were happy to talk with us! My Russian has never been better
and I've never felt more confident in talking to someone. It was a great
feeling. They were all pretty much interested in learning more about the Book
of Mormon and it was weird for me because none of them were arguing or
anything, they were just genuinely curious. I really felt like I was able to teach
with the spirit and that they really did feel something as I was testifying! So
awesome.
I got to drive the car this week. Let me just say that for
having barely ever driven on freeways (much less in Seattle) and for having not
driven in about 4 months (or really at all for the past year)....I didn't do
that badly. I avoided death and even drove on the freeway without freaking out
too much AT NIGHT. I know it's a sin to be prideful, but I might just be a
little proud of myself for keeping our car safe and not getting yelled at for
aggressive driving.
Conference was so wonderful. I loved the Washington Seattle
mission shoutout from Elder Yamashita. It was cool to hear conference as a
misisonary because every single thing that the Brethern say can be applied so
well to missionary work! It's so amazing to see how much it really does affect
peoples' lives! I never realized how central to the gospel, sharing the gospel
is. I love that when we understand the Atonement, it makes us want to share it
more and more! When we realize the pure joy of Jesus Christ, we can't help but
have "no other object save it be the everlasting welfare of souls."
That verse from the Book of Mormon has been my personal theme for this transfer
(which is already halfway over what!). Our suffering can be swallowed up by the
Savior! Death has no sting! It's incredibly beautifu..this plan that Heavenly
Father has for us. We went to an amazing restaurant called Huckleberry Square
in celebration of conference. I couldn't help but order biscuits and gravy.
Reminded me of home! Not quite as good as some of the Southern biscuits and
gravy that I have had before ;) still a southern girl at heart.
Love all of you so much! I am doing well and hope the same
for all of you :)
Have a wonderful week
With love,
Sister Jenne"
:)))))
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