I'm Not Counting, But I Only Have 18 Days Left! May 21, 2018

Hello everyone!
 Hope you've had a good week! Ours was pretty good, nothing to crazy. Can you believe you only have to read 2 more of these? Crazy!

 HIGHLIGHTS 

 1. This week we had Zone Conference and that was pretty good. We talked about the Book of Mormon and I learned sooooooo much. It's definitely the word of God! That's for sure. I'm honestly so grateful for it. It's changed my life and made me into who I am today. I swear to never miss a day of reading from this time on! It was also my last Zone Conference, so I gave a departing testimony. It was so bittersweet to talk about the experiences I have had and the things I have learned. I am seriously so blessed. My relationship with God is the most important thing to me and it's strengthened so much as I have been a missionary.
 2. So I've been fighting off a virus this week that's been pretty rough to beat, and on Sunday I really wanted to just go home and sleep because I was so tired. But I decided I could try one more person. We went and saw Daisy, and she is AWESOME! We've tried her a bajillion times and this is the first time we've caught her. She had so many questions about why we are hear so we began to teach her the plan of salvation, our road map for life! She glowed as she learned this new knowledge of what her purpose is and was practically begging us to give her a book of mormon so she could find out for herself it is true. It was so cool!
 3. We had a lesson with Desiree, who has a really bad physical disability. She is the strongest person I've ever met. We taught her about the restoration of Christ's church and she exclaimed afterwards, "I know this is true! I want this!" It was amazing!
 4. I went on exchanges with Sister Sage and that was just a blast! It's always fun to be with the other Alaska Sister! We got to teach a lot of people and find them some new investigators so that's good. I love you all and hope all is well! I can't wait to see yinz soon!

Apretty cool bridge.

My sweet, amazing companion, Sister Neilson made rainbow pancakes for breakfast!

This is how we feel about our week, so far!

Count Your Many Blessings- May 14, 2018

I'm not even going to sugar coat it ya'll. This week was really hard for me. But, I've been doing a whole lot of praying and a whole lot of reading and that has helped me. I know I can pull myself out of this and I'm so thankful for my AWESOME companion who helps me feel loved and sees the bright side in everything. Sister Nilsson is incredible and I am so blessed to have her. I am so blessed. I have great family and friends, I have a great companion, the sun is out and beautiful, the trees are finally green, SO BLESSED!That's a reason to be happy! HIGHLIGHTS 1. I had my FINAL interview with President Bednar this week. It was so bittersweet. I'm so thankful for all he had taught me. In preparation her asked me to think about what I've learned about God and myself since being on a mission. Holy moly, the list is endless. I have changed so much, and my perception of God has changed. I know he loves us, and I know he's listening. 2. The flowers are all blooming, as well as the trees. Yep, blooming! PA has tons of Dogwood trees and magnolia trees that are just so beautiful. I wish yinz could see. It was a sight for sore eyes 3. Sister Nilsson ate a whole bag of nuts, that had a calorie count of over 2000 in less than 10 minutes and it was the funniest thing of my life explaining to her how much she just in-took, considering how healthy she is. I love my Swedish fish 🐟 I guess it has been a hard week for both of us hahaha. 4. We got mauled by a great Dane. Not really though. We have a member who has a great Dane who is really young and he will jump and slobber all over you. He's usually in his cage when we go, but this week he was right outside to greet us. He went for Sister Nilsson first, and as he was all over her I ran to the door scared for my life (I was totally going to leave Sister Nilsson helpless, that's how bad of a comp I am lol) but he caught me before the door. It was a pretty funny experience and I sure the members got a laugh out of watching us in panic and fear. He is the size of a horse I swear! Haha I am sorry but that's literally all I have. We didn't see many people this week at all. Just a lot of tracting in the rain and yinz know I love that! But despite it all, I'm still so happy to be here. God has put me here for a great purpose, and I'll keep working hard until the end. I love you all! 1-3. Playing on the playground! 4. THE MOMENT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR. I FOUND SOME CROCS 5-7. The beauty of PA 8. Talking with the fambam!

May 7, 2018

I don't even know what to say about this week. It was hecka slow and we didn't really do a ton because everyone canceled on us haha. But such is life. Happy birthday Talon and Raven! I love you and I'll see you soon!

 HIGHLIGHTS 

 1. We went to a wedding, because sister Nilsson got asked to play. And I wish we hadn't because it made me really homesick for no really good reason. Love is gross. But it was cool because we got to meet a lot of really cool people there were a few interested in learning more! So that was super fun.Plus, they had nachos and Dr. Pepper and I think that makes it worth it.
 2. We got a referral named Anthony and he is awesome and super prepared for the gospel. It was maybe the only real referral I've received my whole mission. God's helping us out in this area! Heavens know we need it.
 3. On Sunday we got to see Bryce again as well as Korissa and a new friend named Donny. Sister Nilsson was led by the spirit and shared a video that was PERFECT for them. So glad to have a comp that is led by the spirit! I'm excited to see how it goes with them! I have nothing else.
I love you and I hope you are all doing good!

Cute chics at a members house

Lela with her bowl of watermelon lol.

The reception

 I finally finished my quilt after 17 months!

Yinz knew I had to.