My dear family and friends,
This week has been very full, of pretty of everything! Schedule-wise, emotions-wise, weather-wise, you name it!
Monday started it off with a great zone p-day, we went to the beach here in IJmuiden! It was beautiful weather, and we had tons of fun playing ultimate frisbee and soccer despite the sharp shells everywhere. I accidentally kicked a soccer ball into someone's face only once, so my sports skills are improving! ;D I also held a jellyfish, which was fun! Haha there were these little white jellyfish all over in the shallow water, and one of the elder's was already holding it first, so don't worry, I knew I would be ok. But kids, don't try that at home. :) Also, despite being farther north the ocean water here is WAY warmer than the Oregon coast. Go figure!
This week we had an awesome lesson with Grecia (our referral from a few weeks back). Her boyfriend was there, and she'd even shared some of the Plan of Salvation with him! We taught them both the Gospel of Jesus Christ and I was reminded just how much I love working with the youth - she is so responsible and adult-like in the decisions she backs, but also so accepting of what we share with her without letting any bias or preconceptions get in the way.
On Wednesday Zr Doxey came here on exchanges, and we went to help an 82 yr old sister from our ward do her groceries- which ended up taking about 5 1/2 hours. But she is wonderful, so it was great! She has difficulty walking even with a walker so often simply has to use a wheelchair, but she has so much energy and love when it comes to helping others. She also calls the missionaries the "pearls of the church," and shares the gospel with everyone in her nursing home. I love her!
Side note: it has been almost 100 degrees (Fahrenheit) this week! It crazy with the heat since no one believes in air conditioning here (which is understandable, since it's been cold for like 9 1/2 months now). But it was just so wonderful to be too hot for a change, that I didn't really mind! Summer finally has come! :)
For the 4th of July we had a barbecue! Haha although it wasn't actually for the 4th of July, it was just coincidentally on that day. It was with our investigator Jennifer, who found out that Elder Childs', and Zr Verdegem's birthdays are both in July, and that Zr Verdegem was going home the next week, so she threw a sort of birthday/farewell party (she met Elder Childs since he is one of the zone leaders and they gave her a blessing a couple of weeks ago). It was super sweet of her, and we had a great time. Two of her friends were also there, and we were able to share with them a little about what we do and what we believe - and Jennifer even asked one of her friends to say the prayer before we left! It was beautiful. :)
Other stuff happened but I unfortunately don't have time to tell you about it! But I cannot leave without sharing some news; transfers are this week! Zr Verdegem is getting transferred to Gent (where her home is, it's just funny since it's still in the mission boundaries), and I will be getting Zr Kimmons! Zr Kimmons was in my MTC group and I'm super excited to work with her! :)
Well, I am really out of time but I just want to leave with you my testimony that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love us and know us personally. They know exactly what we need, and if we simply stay close to them they can help us through anything and help us become anything. We can be filled with the Holy Ghost, which brings so much - take a look at Galations 5:22! When we are with them we can be full of peace, joy, love, and every other good thing. Just like this week! ;)
-Zuster Jensen
This week has been very full, of pretty of everything! Schedule-wise, emotions-wise, weather-wise, you name it!
Monday started it off with a great zone p-day, we went to the beach here in IJmuiden! It was beautiful weather, and we had tons of fun playing ultimate frisbee and soccer despite the sharp shells everywhere. I accidentally kicked a soccer ball into someone's face only once, so my sports skills are improving! ;D I also held a jellyfish, which was fun! Haha there were these little white jellyfish all over in the shallow water, and one of the elder's was already holding it first, so don't worry, I knew I would be ok. But kids, don't try that at home. :) Also, despite being farther north the ocean water here is WAY warmer than the Oregon coast. Go figure!
This week we had an awesome lesson with Grecia (our referral from a few weeks back). Her boyfriend was there, and she'd even shared some of the Plan of Salvation with him! We taught them both the Gospel of Jesus Christ and I was reminded just how much I love working with the youth - she is so responsible and adult-like in the decisions she backs, but also so accepting of what we share with her without letting any bias or preconceptions get in the way.
On Wednesday Zr Doxey came here on exchanges, and we went to help an 82 yr old sister from our ward do her groceries- which ended up taking about 5 1/2 hours. But she is wonderful, so it was great! She has difficulty walking even with a walker so often simply has to use a wheelchair, but she has so much energy and love when it comes to helping others. She also calls the missionaries the "pearls of the church," and shares the gospel with everyone in her nursing home. I love her!
Side note: it has been almost 100 degrees (Fahrenheit) this week! It crazy with the heat since no one believes in air conditioning here (which is understandable, since it's been cold for like 9 1/2 months now). But it was just so wonderful to be too hot for a change, that I didn't really mind! Summer finally has come! :)
For the 4th of July we had a barbecue! Haha although it wasn't actually for the 4th of July, it was just coincidentally on that day. It was with our investigator Jennifer, who found out that Elder Childs', and Zr Verdegem's birthdays are both in July, and that Zr Verdegem was going home the next week, so she threw a sort of birthday/farewell party (she met Elder Childs since he is one of the zone leaders and they gave her a blessing a couple of weeks ago). It was super sweet of her, and we had a great time. Two of her friends were also there, and we were able to share with them a little about what we do and what we believe - and Jennifer even asked one of her friends to say the prayer before we left! It was beautiful. :)
Other stuff happened but I unfortunately don't have time to tell you about it! But I cannot leave without sharing some news; transfers are this week! Zr Verdegem is getting transferred to Gent (where her home is, it's just funny since it's still in the mission boundaries), and I will be getting Zr Kimmons! Zr Kimmons was in my MTC group and I'm super excited to work with her! :)
Well, I am really out of time but I just want to leave with you my testimony that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love us and know us personally. They know exactly what we need, and if we simply stay close to them they can help us through anything and help us become anything. We can be filled with the Holy Ghost, which brings so much - take a look at Galations 5:22! When we are with them we can be full of peace, joy, love, and every other good thing. Just like this week! ;)
-Zuster Jensen
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