Well not much to say for this week. this week was a hard week...talk
about a rollercoaster, last week was awesome, this week not so much - but I just that’s what missions are.
We met with some of our investigators this week but it seems
that they are all kind of at a standstill and aren't really
progressing or declining. Sister Zhang and I have started to change
the way we teach people and are thinking of new ways to help our
investigators. :)
This transfer I am now the only American in my district
(other than my zone leader, and this is his last transfer so he is fluent
in Chinese.. lol) so yeah no more English. My companion doesn't speak
English either so everything is in Chinese now... but 我的中文会进步很快 so yeah it is actually
nice... just gives me a headache.
This week really tested me. There have been many times this week
where I have questioned what I am doing and have been wondering what my purpose
is here in Melbourne speaking (well trying to speak) Chinese.
This week during one of my personal studies I was reading about
Jesus Christ and more about His life. As I read the scriptures I realized that Jesus Christ can understand us
perfectly and can help us, because He has been there before. To follow
Jesus Christ might not be easy or the popular thing to do, BUT He has
promised us that if we do, He will be with us every step of the way. How amazing is that?!
Before I came on my mission I knew that it wouldn't be a walk in
the park, but I have honestly learned so much in the past 8 months about myself
and about my Savior Jesus Christ. This week has been one of the harder weeks on
the mission. I was ready to head home (but
I know I wouldn’t do that, Dad)...BUT this week has taught me that in desperate
times when I truly reach out to Jesus Christ, He is always there reaching out
to us. He is there to catch us when we fall and is there to help us. I
love my Savior Jesus Christ and I am so grateful
for His incredible Atonement.
Well I love you all and am so grateful for your love and
support and for all the prayers.
have a good week!
xoxo,
张姐妹
Sister Johnson
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| Sister Zhang - new companion |
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| Good ol' Highland is never far away see you next year! |
when i read this: "BUT this week has taught me that in desperate times when I truly reach out to Jesus Christ, He is always there reaching out to us. He is there to catch us when we fall and is there to help us. I love my Savior Jesus Christ and I am so grateful for His incredible Atonement." i had a few tears come to my eyes. You are so right Alyssa....our SAvior is ALWAYS there and it's so awesome to know that you know that!
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