Thursday: Today we went to the church history sites in Preston. Man oh man was that amazing. I can't remember all the little details but I'll just tell you where I went. The first place we went was where the first missionaries stood and preached to the people in Preston. Then we went to Fox street where the first missionaries stayed in a little white house, and that is where Satan's followers tried to go against the missionaries. Then we went to Ribble River, where the first baptisms were. Then we went to where Gordon B. Hinckley stayed when he was a missionary in the 1930... the infamous "Forget yourself, and get to work". Then we went to Downum... I think that's the name of the city haha. It was a city that looks the same as it did in the 1800s and we went to an old church where the missionaries preached in, and I think Downton Abbey episodes where filmed here as well. I really encourage you to look up more information about these places. I don't have enough time to go into details... But oh my goodness! This experience was absolutely amazing!
Friday: Today was great! Sister Schulze has become one of my best friends! I know that we were great friends in Heaven!! haha. We had in-field orientation today, so it was really nice to have a break from the classroom. I am so ready to get into the field and lose myself, and help bring others closer to Christ. I got my first package today!! I'm so so grateful for the adapter! It only works with my straightener, but I'm so grateful! It may seem dumb, but when I saw that package I almost started crying! I was so happy to have that connection from home, even though it was from amazon haha.
Saturday: Sister Schulze and I ran in the rain today! I love running! It is such a stress reliever for me, and makes me a happier missionary :) This week has been so amazing! I have gotten goosebumps everyday on my mission so far, I love how strong I feel the spirit here. I've never had this feeling before.
Sunday: Sundays, lovely Sundays! Today was Fast Sunday, so it was different today then other Sundays. Lately I have been praying and fasting to be more bold. Because my personality is not bold, and most of the time in missionary work you can't be afraid to be bold. Heavenly Father definitely answered my prayer... I was the first one up to bear my testimony in Fast and Testimony meeting, in front of the entire MTC... It was terrifying but I did it! I can do hard things as Dad would say. We had so many devotionals and activities today!! And I loved it so much
Monday: Today has been an odd day. It's been really relaxed at the MTC. We had our transfer meeting AHHH! I thought I was going to learn about my area and my trainer and all of that... haha nope. We went over our departure details! We leave tomorrow at 6am, and it'll be about a 5-5 1/2 hour drive. I'm so excited to get into the field. I know that the Lord qualifies the called, because I am exhibit A.
I am so grateful to be a missionary. I KNOW that this is where I am supposed to be. That Heavenly Father sent me here at this time for a reason, and I don't want to regret a moment of my mission. I am so excited to lose myself in the work. I know I will have ups and downs, but I also know that Heavenly Father and my Savior will be there with me every step of the way! I know that we are an eternal family, that we are sealed together forever, and I want people here in England to have this too. I want them to know that they can be with their families forever, because Heavenly Father loves them so much. I know that this gospel is true with every fiber of my being, I would not be here if I didn't. I was reading in D&C 123:12-17, and verse 17 hit me so strong. That we should do all things in OUR power cheerfully, and then we wait and SEE the Lord's hand. I know that if I do everything in my power and I do it cheerfully with a smile on my face, then the Lord will help me with the rest. I am weak but through Christ I can be made strong. I testify that I know this is true. I love being a missionary, and I wouldn't trade it for anything, because I know it's what Heavenly Father needs me to be doing. I know that if we put our trust in the Lord that He will NEVER lead us astray. I love you so much, you are always in my heart and prayers.
Love,
Your Sister Lund
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