Tuesday March 24, 2015

Moi!!  Always a good week in Finland! Lets see, what are the updates...

First, do you remember the I mentioned who said his purpose in life was to convince us that we are wrong?  Well he came to church with his 2 friends. The ward loved it.

They walked in smelling like smoke and sat respectfully through Sunday school and sacrament meeting. He said he wanted to come because he wanted to show that he was respectful of other peoples views. His eyes were sure opened!

Another exciting thing, we saw the northern lights!!!!!  On Tuesday night you could see them in the northern Finland cities! It was very faint but sooo cool! Me and my companion were freaking out haha.

Also, Dad, do you know a family member whose last name is Richardson? He is the grandson of Fritz´s twin I think and I met him at my zone conference. Apparently we are cousins or something! Small world...

It was a good week.  It had been warming up a lot until yesterday when it started snowing! It was really amazing though because yesterday morning I was not in the best mood. I was kind of sad about things. I didn’t let it get to me too much but it is hard constantly talking to people who think you are crazy (which we are but not for the reasons they think...:))

Anyway, I prayed so hard for Heavenly Father to help me have faith and have a better attitude about things. When the lady we were going to teach wasn’t home we were left with nothing to do except find people to talk to.  Normally at that point I would feel very discouraged but all of a sudden just had this super happy feeling that came from nowhere.  Me and my companions were knocking on doors laughing at ourselves and how wet we were. It was missionary work but it was so fun! The lesson of the day is always look towards God for strength and see how the enabling power of the Atonement changes you. It is amazing. I am learning a lot out here and am glad all you at home are doing well!! 

I love you all, have a great week! :)