Mandag:
Sister Allen and I were
going through former investigators and called a man named Frank. We met with
him and it was awesome!! We talked about and focused on the Book of Mormon. We
got a return appointment with him for this week!!
It wasn't our turn for
FHE this week so we went out to contact and we talked to two way nice people on
the street (Night here the streets are a ghost town so it was a big miracle for
us!)
Tirsdag:
Sister Allen and I were
contacting and a man started yelling and like whistling at us like a dog and I
turned around and wasn't sure if he was talking to us or not so I turned back
around and kept walking and then he did it again so we stopped and turned
around and this narco man comes walking up to us and I was like oh no..... He
walked up to us handed us a missionary name tag that he must have found on the
street and then walked away.... Sister Allen and I were so confused! It was a
way cool thing though that he recognized us as missionaries and knew who we
were.
There was a little musical concert at the church. The bishop’s dad was in the concert. So that was fun to see.
Onsdag:
Went to the nursing home
to sing and play the piano for them with the Elders
Sister Allen and I
visited Målfrid who lives at a section in that same nursing home and she took
us out to lunch at the cafeteria. She is 91 years old and just the cutest and
so with it! It turns out her husband got moved to the section of the nursing home
that we visit and sing to, so that makes Sister Allen and I more excited to go,
so we can talk with him! Funny story.... we got locked out with Målfrid and
couldn't get back into her wing of the nursing home so we were just sitting
trying to knock on the glass for someone to hear and just laughing with each
other. A guy came and then couldn't get the door opened and left haha so we
just waited and waited and finally got let in. We also helped Målfrid bring her
husband's stuff down to his new room and she is so cute setting it up for him.
She ran over my foot with her wheelchair and then pinned me against the wall because
she didn't see me behind her when she was reversing hahahah. It is never a dull
moment at the nursing home! Then as Sister Allen and I were about to leave we
heard a knock on one of the windows and one of the people who lives in this
sick wing of the nursing home was locked outside!! We have no idea how he got
out there!! It was a little bit funny though because it was just the randomest
thing!
Jecon's mom Juliettta who
is an active member invited us and the Elders over for Middag. She makes the
best Philippine food, so we were way excited.
Torsdag:
**Day 1 of the freezing
weather began......
Sister Allen and I during
weekly planning made a lot of phone calls and went through our area book
because the missionary work has been way rough and slow..... MIRACLES HAPPENED
THOUGH!!! So many people got back to us and we have appointments throughout
this whole next week! This has not happened in like almost 12 weeks....
#blessed #Godhearsandanswersprayers #Godisreal
Fredag:
**Day 2 of the freezing
weather
Sister Johannessen and
Hudson came to do a meeting about introducing family history, teaching us how
to use it, etc... I am way excited to start this!! It is actually way cool and
not as boring as I thought it was and it isn't just for old people!!
Majken is finally home
from Christmas break!! YAYY!! We got to meet with her and that girl is awesome!
Jolina took Sister Allen and
I to buy wool tights! That was seriously so nice of her!! Dang the people here
are too good to us!
Lørdag:
**Day 3 of the freezing
weather - these are our heaters to keep us warm!
Played volleyball
Got to visit Lars and
Evalina after the long Christmas holiday as well. Their son has gotten so big!!
Målfrid's cleaning lady
died so we volunteered to clean her apartment for her. She is so cute and it
was kinda funny because while we cleaned she was on Facebook and her computer haha.
I am really grateful she had cleaning gloves for me to use while I cleaned the
bathroom and then after we did that, it was our turn to clean the church! Day full of cleaning!
We did the street stand today
and let me tell you.... some people are just so rude!! One man was not being
nice to Sister Allen and Elder Miller overheard and totally stepped in to help
her!! It was the nicest thing ever.
*****Always stand up for
those around you even if you don't know them or don't like them!! Always do the
right thing! You never know who is watching! You would want someone to do if
for you, so make sure you are always doing to others what you want to be done
for yourself*****
Søndag:
**Day 4 of the freezing
weather
Church was nice!! Church
is just such a relief and great way to start the week out!
Sister Allen and I were
out contacting and getting ready to come home and it was #1 night and #2 a
Sunday night and #3 freezing, so that makes for a “for sure” ghost town.... So
we were trying to stop everyone that we see because there were not that many
people out...... There was a man walking towards us and I wasn't going to stop
him, but I thought no I need too! So I did and he was way hyggelig and nice and
we got his number and he wants to meet! His name is Aleksander.
Sister Allen ate
chocolate and then drank emergency to feel better hahahaha
Sister Allen's birthday
is today (Monday) and so I decorated the apartment after she went to bed... It
is so hard to do things secretly when you are with someone 24/7 haha
Jordan's Tidbits:
- you know it's too cold
when an investigator calls and cancels because he doesn't want to go outside to
come to meet with us because it is too cold........
- you know it is too cold
when members text you telling you, you shouldn't be outside
- it went from -15 to -6
to -1 degrees within the day....... too cold I tell you!!
- Our doorbell rang which
never ever happens and Sister Allen and I got so scared! You know it is bad
when my first thought was *grab a knife and we are getting kidnapped...* No one
ever, ever comes to our door, but luckily it was just a man delivering something
for our apartment haha
- you know it is too cold
when your nose hair freezes within minutes of you getting outside
Scripture of the week:
Alma 5:46
“Behold, I say unto you they are made known unto me by the Holy Spirit
of God. Behold, I have fasted and prayed many days that I might know these
things of myself. And now I do know of myself that they are true; for the Lord
God hath made them manifest unto me by his Holy Spirit; and this is the spirit
of revelation which is in me.”
Åndelig Tanker:
So many people may wonder
and notice that Mormons don't usually wear crosses or have them hanging up in
their houses...... Because the Savior lives, we do not use the symbol of His
death (a cross) as the symbol of our faith.
My aunt sent me this and
I loved it!!! I know it is long, but please read it!!!
******Once upon a time
there was a girl who had four friends.
She loved the fourth
friend the most and adorned him with rich robes and treated him to the finest
of delicacies. She gave him nothing but the best.
She also loved the third
friend very much and was always showing him off to neighboring kingdoms.
However, she feared that one day he would leave her for another....
She also loved her second
friend. He was her confidant and was always kind, considerate and patient with
her. Whenever this girl faced a problem, she could confide in him, and he would
help her get through the difficult times.
The girl's first friend
was a very loyal partner and had made great contributions in maintaining her
wealth and kingdom. However, she did not love the first friend, although he
loved her deeply, she hardly took notice of him!
One day, the girl fell
ill and she knew her time was short. She thought of her luxurious life and wondered,
'I now have four friends with me, but when I die, will I be alone?'
Thus, she asked the
fourth friend, 'I loved you the most, endowed you with the finest clothing and
showered great care over you. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep
me company?' 'No way!' replied the fourth friend, and he walked away without
another word. His answer cut like a sharp knife right into her heart.
The sad girl then asked
the third friend, 'I loved you all my life. Now that I'm dying, will you follow
me and keep me company?' 'No!' replied the third friend. 'Life is too good!
When you die, I'm going to marry someone else!' Her heart sank and turned cold.
She then asked the second
friend, 'I have always turned to you for help and you've always been there for
me. When I die, will you follow me and keep me company?' 'I'm sorry, I can't
help you out this time... At the very most, I can only walk with you to your
grave.' His answer struck her like a bolt of lightning, and the girl was
devastated.
Then a voice called out:
'I'll go with you. I'll follow you no matter where you go.' The girl looked up,
and there was her first friend. He was very skinny as he suffered from
malnutrition and neglect. Greatly grieved, the girl said, 'I should have taken
much better care of you when I had the chance!'
In truth, you have four
friends in your lives:
Your fourth friend is
your body. No matter how much time and effort you lavish in making it look
good, it will leave you when you die.
Your third friend is your
possessions, status and wealth. When you die, it will all go to others.
Your second friend is
your family and friends. No matter how much they have been there for you, the
furthest they can stay by you is up to the grave.
And your first friend is
your spirit. Often neglected in pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures of the
world. However, your spirit is the only thing that will follow you wherever you
go. Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only part of you
that will follow you to the throne of God and continue with you throughout
eternity.
Thought for the day:
Remember, when the world pushes you to your knees, you're in the perfect position
to pray.
Being happy doesn't mean
everything's perfect. It means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections.
Stay warm dere!!! Ha en
fin uke!!! Good luck being back at school!!!!
xoxo
Søster Jordan Peterson
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