tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50037704082005978042024-03-05T07:15:49.897-08:00Aurelia Wilcox LDS Missionary to Hong KongUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003770408200597804.post-67951725101144281642018-05-23T09:44:00.000-07:002018-05-26T10:25:57.747-07:00Part 2: Week 37--HOME AGAIN!!Aurelia is home from her mission!! Here are some pictures of her greeting party at the airport, including a candygram welcome sign with a message made of candy bars.<br />
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Sister Aurelia Eve Wilcox </div>
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My journey starts in Provo, UT. I prayed and prayed to have a strong desire to serve a </div>
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mission-- and it worked! I had many spiritually building experiences that led me to the point of </div>
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sending in my mission papers. Later, in Vienna, Austria (on a study abroad), I skyped my family </div>
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to open my call. Expecting a call to Austria or Germany (I had been studying German for a </div>
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while), my roommates and I were astonished to see China Hong Kong Cantonese speaking, to </div>
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say the least! None of my family members had ever served anywhere near Asia (not even in my </div>
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entire genealogy lineage documented). I had never heard of Cantonese before. I was surprised </div>
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and excited and left with a great feeling of duty and respect and love for my Father in Heaven </div>
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and His children!<br />
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Hong Kong. It was a whole different world. A new culture-- new experiences. Fun, </div>
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adorable people, with a unique way of living and doing things. However, inside the church, it still </div>
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felt like home. It was still the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints. When in Tuen Mun </div>
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Hong Kong, I experienced the gift of tongues so strongly. I remember praying so hard constantly </div>
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that I could just speak the language enough to communicate with the people and share with </div>
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them the principles/ lessons of Jesus Christ's restored gospel. My trainer and I set a plan to </div>
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never speak English. It was after making this plan, and the constant prayers, that one day… the </div>
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language just clicked. The vocabulary still had to be learned little by little, but everything else </div>
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began to be fluent and easy to communicate. It was truly a miracle for me to witness this answer </div>
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to prayers and to be given this gift! To be able to communicate the gospel to the wonderful </div>
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people of Tuen Mun (they spoke with an accent and quicker than the people we taught at the </div>
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MTC!).<br />
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I remember the fun we had as missionaries in Hong Kong. We really enjoyed every </div>
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moment of the work, and loved meeting the people who were so cute and full of humour and </div>
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life! I remember how strongly I felt the spirit as a missionary here and how strongly I felt a love </div>
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for the people. My investigators, like my first convert a-Yan, meant so much to me. I cannot </div>
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explain how deeply one comes to love their investigators, after you've shared such spiritual </div>
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experiences and growth together. What a choice opportunity to be gifted a fraction of the love </div>
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that Heavenly Father has for us. To be able to have that deep love for them. It means </div>
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everything to me. I have never forgotten those feelings. A-Yan is so sweet; she means </div>
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everything to me. I will never forget the sincere questions she asked of how to know if Heavenly </div>
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Father really had heard her prayers, and how to recognize the spirit. She was willing to listen </div>
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and to learn. Her heart was prepared. She once asked if she was “dreaming,” because she had </div>
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never before felt the love that she experienced when she was meeting with members and </div>
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missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She became so happy and </div>
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full of light. Meeting and working with her was life changing! </div>
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I will also never forget the things I learned from my trainer. Charity, patience, exact </div>
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obedience.. my trainer and I had such an awesome relationship. I love her with all my heart. </div>
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She changed my life in so many ways. Even after the mission, we have kept in touch. We call </div>
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each other sometimes (though she lives in the Phillippines). The thing that means most to me, is </div>
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how receptive to the spirit we were as a companionship. We chose to be exactly obedient. We </div>
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had such a love for the people we met. We hummed hymns and lived our missionary lives with </div>
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bliss and service. She would constantly be cooking something to give to someone we knew who </div>
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It is no wonder that through these experiences, I knew I had to return to the </div>
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mission field. I had to finish what I had started. The most important part of missionary work to </div>
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me, was the spirit that I felt, the love and desire for the eternal salvation for the people around </div>
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me, and the gratitude and love I had for my Father in Heaven and for my Savior, Jesus Christ. </div>
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I found much healing in the time period home, between Hong Kong and New York City. It </div>
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was a much needed spiritual, physical, and emotional healing, and it does not happen all at </div>
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once. Healing takes time, and it has helped me learn to continuously rely on/ turn to my Savior </div>
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and Redeemer. I have come to know Him more and use the atoning gift of His life and sacrifice </div>
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to find that comfort, healing, and a fullness of joy. I also had the blessed opportunity to serve as </div>
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a ward missionary in California, Glendale YSA (the California Arcadia mission). Being set apart </div>
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in this ward as a ward missionary was another life defining moment. It was a spiritual experience </div>
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that I will always look back to-- one that will always turn me to remembrance of the how much </div>
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my Father in Heaven knows me, and just how true this restored Gospel of Jesus Christ is. I </div>
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remember in the blessing being told, “Sister Wilcox, think of this as the next transfer of your </div>
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mission.” The blessing told me how much my Father in Heaven loved me and how there were </div>
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people in this area who would find the Gospel because of my efforts. This brought me to tears…<br />
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Leaving the mission field early was such a sensitive subject to me. My mission meant everything </div>
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to me. I would never choose to leave it, while I was in Hong Kong. To hear the words of this </div>
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blessing, and then this Brother’s response, really affirmed to me the truthfulness of the Gospel </div>
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and the love that Heavenly Father has for each of His children. It also proved how divine a plan </div>
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our Father in Heaven has for each one of us. He leads and guides. He is at the helm. This </div>
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brother sat me down after the blessing and told me that I had to explain, because he had no </div>
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idea what any of that meant. He had no idea why he had said those things. He didn’t know </div>
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anything about my background. Our loving Father in Heaven knows us; He has a plan. It is </div>
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awesome that through living in this area and serving my calling fully, some of my friends in this </div>
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area came to know more of the Gospel and come to church, and one young man that my friend </div>
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and I found after church one Sunday as we were visiting less active members, ended up joining </div>
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the church. Through this, he also discovered he had a friend who was a member. His friend </div>
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began to come to church as well. I am so glad that we followed the promptings of the spirit and </div>
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taught the Restoration, even though we weren’t full time missionaries at the time. We are </div>
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always missionaries. Let us always strive to be disciples of Christ and to serve love and teach </div>
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as he would. </div>
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#RepentanceIsCool #AgentForChange. It was amazing being called to NYNYN </div>
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Mandarin speaking. Partly, because part of me was really drawn to NYC Mandarin speaking </div>
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(the only other place I was drawn to for visa waiting was California Arcadia). This is because </div>
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one of my home teachers in Provo, UT who had really helped me and encouraged me in my </div>
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process of returning, had served NYNY Mandarin speaking. It meant so much to be called here, </div>
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because it was yet another testament of Heavenly Father’s awareness and love for me and for </div>
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each individual. In Chinatown I learned to trust. I learned little by little to have the spirit with me </div>
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moreso and to recognize it. I found healing. I think one of the most amazing things I </div>
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experienced as a missionary in Chinatown was I began to have a vision and hope for the future. </div>
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I found joy in remembering I would have a future family… And learned to empathize with others </div>
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more. I have so much gratitude for my family and for ability to return to serve fully. I had been, in </div>
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a way, stuck before coming here… and serving has opened so many doors and windows-- it </div>
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has brought me a light and hope for the future, and an excitement for it. We witnessed so many </div>
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miracles in Chinatown, and talked to everyone on the Subway and in the streets! I remember </div>
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when we were planning for Li Hai Yan’s baptism, and were so worried about how we were going </div>
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to get light refreshments for it. We wanted her to feel loved and special, and felt that it would be </div>
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important to bring something for her baptism all the way up in Lincoln Square. That very </div>
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morning, one of our investigators showed up at the church with two huge boxes of sandwiches. </div>
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Tender mercies like this, testify of how our simple prayers are truly heard and answered. </div>
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Teaching a cute investigator from Macau in Cantonese with Sister Tai was also amazing… It is </div>
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so special to see these converts become part of the humble Chinatown ward-- to be embraced </div>
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with open arms by loving members in a cute little office building in Manhattan. The Gospel is for </div>
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everyone everywhere. What a blessing to be granted a part in the work of Salvation! This is His </div>
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work.<br />
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In New Rochelle I found joy. I learned to find joy in each moment. As a trainer, I wanted </div>
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to distil faith and diligence into my sweet companion. In praying and working to do so, I also </div>
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found a strong testimony of it for myself. We have seen so many miracles. It has been a </div>
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blessing witnessing the light that comes to our investigators as they learn to change and to </div>
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repent; as they implement the joyous truths and commandments of the restored Gospel of </div>
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Jesus Christ into their lives, it is a great blessing to witness the happiness and unity that comes </div>
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to their lives and families. Seeing our recent convert Mamale enter the temple, and then give a </div>
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tear-jerking talk in Sacrament about how much it meant to her to do baptisms for her </div>
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grandparents… The testimony she has grown and conversion she has experienced is amazing. </div>
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She loves the scriptures and has a habit of reading, pondering, and applying. She teaches her </div>
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friends and family truths of the Gospel and invites them to learn and to attend church and watch </div>
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General Conference. Being in the temple all together and seeing how much it meant to Sister </div>
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Au and Mamale was such a faith-building experience. It really touched my heart! And the </div>
members who love these converts and came with us to the temple, I will forever be grateful for.</div>
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I am so thankful for Angela and Aya’s families as well. Meeting both of these families </div>
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separately were undoubtedly spiritually guided miracles. Watching these families blossom in </div>
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friendship and conversion has been a gift! Seeing Abraham receive the priesthood and be such </div>
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a strength to his family and watching Angela give a Family Home Evening Lesson (where she </div>
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asked what makes us happy, and picked scriptures from the Book of Mormon to read together </div>
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and expound upon) has meant so so much. The spirit at their baptism and confirmation was so </div>
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powerful... it was truly a miracle to see the way their hearts were prepared, and to see and hear </div>
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their impressions of the spirit afterwards. Angela said she felt calm and a deep feeling just </div>
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sinking into her heart. She felt the spirit. And now they have that gift of the Holy Spirit to be with </div>
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them always. It brings me a peaceful feeling of spiritual confirmation just remembering what it </div>
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meant to her. It will always mean something to me.<br />
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What a blessing; what a gift to be a part of this great work. It is so much greater than us-- </div>
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what a blessed ability to witness the finding and conversion of God’s beloved children. To </div>
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witness the joy of the Gospel as it is infused into their lives. I am so grateful for the strong </div>
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spiritual experience I felt in the temple, allowing me to know that I was truly to stay in NYNYN </div>
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mission, and that the Lord would have me to train Sister Au. Heavenly Father knows every one </div>
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of us perfectly. I’m thankful for the tradition my trainer set of always sharing your love for your </div>
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trainer and the good things with your trainee. A tradition of love and gratitude for all the good </div>
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and the miracles and the spiritual experiences. It is a process of gratitude and spiritual </div>
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experiences that will never end, and sets a spiritual and hopeful expectation for the rest of your </div>
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mission, and life. All of my companions have been blessings to me; they have each come at the </div>
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exact time I needed them; they have helped me to learn, to grow, and to love more fully and to </div>
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be loved. I am thankful for the members and leaders who love and lead by example. They have </div>
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supported and been a part of this work in every aspect. They are always lifting. May we strive </div>
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to do that as we serve those around us for the rest of our lives. What a beautiful mission </div>
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experience-- it has set a path for the rest of my life. I am hopeful and grateful and excited for the </div>
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future. I love this Gospel and am so thankful for my Redeeming Savior, Jesus Christ, and his </div>
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healing, guiding WAY that he has provided. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. </div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003770408200597804.post-77683952380354175742018-05-10T09:43:00.001-07:002018-05-10T12:42:42.404-07:00Part 2: Week 35: Hello Goodbye<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">感謝天賦賜給我這個很偉大的經驗。And many more to come. </span><br style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: 0px none currentcolor;" /><br style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: 0px none currentcolor;" /><span style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">Miracle
of a mission. To witness Angela and Elisha get their marriage license,
and then see Angela give a lesson at family night , and pick her own
scriptures without even being asked to do so... She asked "what brings
you happiness?" And then shared Alma 22:15, Alma 29:9, 2 Nephi 2:22-25.
It was lovely. True conversion! Blessed to be a part of this great work.
Blessed to get to know these good good members and share restorations
with them, and see how powerful that simple message of truth is for them
to hear. What a blessing to know of the restoration and the plan of
Salvation and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Truth of our salvation -- our
eternal life!! With our families forever. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">We have had so many miracles
and funny stories that it overwhelms me to think of trying to write
them... So I am leaving at a simple email.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"> I love this gospel. I'm
thankful for the way things have all worked out as I've put my trust in
Heavenly Father. I'm so excited for the future. I am thankful for our
blessed leaders who minister to the one and are a great example of faith
and love. I'm thankful for my Savior and Redeemer. My perfect brother.
I'm thankful for the way he has provided. For the book of Mormon which
is evidence of these things ! For the holy spirit and the light of
Christ ; these gifts have been given to us so that we can know with a
surety for ourselves. I'm forever grateful for Jesus Christ's atonement
and saving grace and the ability to return to serve my very fullest as a
missionary to bring others the truth that has brought me a fullness of
joy-- a lasting joy. I love this gospel. I know it's true. In the name
of Jesus Christ, Amen 阿們。</span><br style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: 0px none currentcolor;" /><br style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: 0px none currentcolor;" /><span style="background-color: #e7e6e2; color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">韋姐妹</span></span><br />
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Angela at hers and Matai's confirmation.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003770408200597804.post-25079876522523164502018-05-10T08:32:00.000-07:002018-05-12T13:24:23.242-07:00Part 2: Week 34--OverwhelmedSorry that I haven't had much time to write. Just overwhelmed with investigator drama !! Lol!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003770408200597804.post-65315454162345707762018-04-22T06:18:00.001-07:002018-04-22T06:18:55.556-07:00Part 2: Week 33--Home soonBusy getting ready to come home but trying to stay focussed. Just three more weeks.<br />
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Angela and Elisha went to get
married but got there at the wrong time apparently. So we will postpone
the baptism until the next week or two. Sister Bandeaux wants to
postpone it until May 6th for some reason .
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There is good in the work. I'm
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Joseph said, "It takes 3 days to
get baptized, right? Because I'm looking to get baptized." He's so cute
and sincere (his mom is a recent convert who just moved here from
Missouri. He and his mom read the book
of Mormon together! They will be getting a ride from Rye on Sunday.</div>
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planned as well! The relief society are helping put together the
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is doing great! Mamale brought her friend Purity to conference. She
loved it. We taught her the restoration in between sessions and invited
her to watch with the question if this was Christ's true restored church
on earth and to say a prayer in her heart. Afterwards, she told us the
answer to her question was yes! But that she needed to learn more! It
was such a miracle, and we are so thankful that this sweet recent
convert us actively sharing the joy of the gospel that she found, with
those she loves. We are glad we taught her how simple missionary work is
when we went street contacting with her! She says she is so excited to
support her friend as she learns more of the truth of Christ's gospel!!</span></div>
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and Sister Sainbert's family came to general conference as well. It was
so sweet to see them all there. And we are so happy to have learned
that Angela's family visiting lead to Elisha (her husband) getting the
help he needs (to live gospel fully)!! Her and our prayers have been
answered. Heavenly Father is bringing everything into alignment for this
family. It is amazing to be a part of the work. We now plan on having
Bishop Neilson meet Elisha and Matai and Angela want to do everything
possible to still be baptized on April 22. They are so grateful and even
remember the scripture stories we read them (in church they get excited
when they recognize it)! She is on a road trip right now to North
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Sister Bandeaux, is so sweet and fun! Love her so much already. I
recognize that God leads His work and gives divine revelation and
inspiration to His called leaders. Staying in New Rochelle and being
with these missionaries feels right. I'm at peace. And my companion also
went to BYUH! I also, cried and couldn't stop telling Sister Au how
much she means to me when I found out she was going to Chinatown. I love
her with all my heart! She will always be special to me! So many
amazing and kind and diligent missionaries in this mission. Thankful.</span></div>
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Angela and members. Love them all so much. 再见 💓💓</span></div>
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D and B mansion. Two families with huge mansions.. big white
columns. And they are super fit young couples. Wow, I want to set high
goals and achieve them.</div>
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M babies. and O baby.
These cute little ones make my life. They always walk right up to me as
soon as I enter and give me a huge hug. They really look up to us. They
can feel the spirit, I think. Little T (4 years old) in a lesson, soaked
in everything we said. He started covering his mouth when he sneezed,
and he taught his little 2 year old sister to "fold your arms and close
your eyes." So impressionable and sweet. And they play with my hair. So
cute.</div>
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J and J boxing in the hallway. Cute
family. Super interested in coming back to the fold (christianity in
general). In watching General Conference (he will join the pizza party
priesthood session on Saturday; we referred him to the Mount Vernon
elders). When we follow our plans and the spirit, and then keep our eyes
open, we will find people who are placed in our path. </div>
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Marriage!
Wow. A and E will be getting married and the whole family came to
church on Sunday. E said it felt like he was "coming home." The
priesthood really just took him in with open arms and Brother S helped
with a miracle lesson on Sunday that helped him to really desire change
and understand the doctrine of christ/ understand the purpose of church
and following God's commandments.</div>
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We love love
love working with the Relief Society President, Sister S. She is so
loving yet bold and an amazing teacher. The lessons with her (and other
members), are always really great! We taught M's cousin with her-- she
had many questions! It was really awesome!</div>
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I'm hoping for a change. But. Heavenly Father knows best (commandments, gospel, leaders, transfers, life).</div>
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Snow
again-- probably the last time. Spring is in the air! Easter=
resurrection, reborn. Repentance is cool. And a gift. The Savior's life
and sacrifice was a gift. He overcame physical and spiritual death.
Thankful.</div>
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I've loved reading Mosiah 18-28 this
week (one of my favorite story lines in the Book of Mormon). Beautiful.
Wrote notes in the spaces of my book of mormon. Testimony and
scriptures/ experiences that came to my mind as reading. Lovely.</div>
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Excited
for General Conference. I invite and encourage you all to watch it with
questions in mind. You will find divine inspiration and your questions
will be answered-- even if not in the way you expect it!</div>
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Zone Conference and companionship goal setting.<br />
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We knocked a door to
find a bible referral (previously a man had said she didn't live there,
but we thought he might be bluffing). We stopped by again and the exact
time we pulled up to the house, a woman walked out on her cell phone. It
was J, the Bible referral's mother-in-law. We taught her some gospel
principles and learned that she had met with missionaries before and
gone to church in Scarsdale. Her son passed away, T - the Bible referral
- 's husband. She wants to meet together with T and learn together of
the gospel (plan of salvation truths)! As soon as we left, she walked
back inside. By divine design; we know the Lord's hand is in His work.</div>
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M
has been filling out her family history booklet, and is excited to do
baptisms on April 14th in the Temple. Her heart was touched at the idea
of allowing this blessing for her grandmother, as a way to show her
gratitude and love for her grandma who passed when she was young. She
had been wishing for a long time that she had been kinder to her as a
child to her, so this really means something too her, to give this gift
and blessing to her grandma.</div>
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We stopped by the
apartment building where M and J live (Nigeria cancer-free husband
miracle). The girl who opened the door for us downstairs-- we had a
feeling that it was J's daughter (though there are a lot of families in
the building)... we only talked to her a little, but when we later
knocked on their families door a different high school aged girl opened
the door. As we talked with her, her heart really softened as we talked
of meeting her sister downstairs and shared the miracle of meeting her
parents previously. She told us that her mom was confused of the book of
mormon, and that she had explained that she thought it was an
additional book of different prophets also testifying of Christ-- She
was right, of course! We had an awesome discussion with her, and we will
be meeting all together with their family. The families' first names
are Joy, Peace and Goodness. And it accurately describes the miracles
we've been experiencing with this sweet family!</div>
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Angela
desires to go to the Temple with her family. And learn her family
history. We are working on getting her husband's records! </div>
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We have a cute new investigator from Gothenburg Sweden.</div>
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Elder
and Sister Young came with us to a family's FHE, and they not only
helped fix their broken light, but also encouraged/ helped their son to
be excited to serve a mission in 6 years! This young boy just got the
priesthood and it is amazing how a small miracle of finding this family
who had moved here from the Bronx, has turned into a young boy passing
the sacrament and the entire family fellowshipping and reaching out to
other members/ investigators (Sister Au strongly prompted to run to
someone and give them a pass-along card... and she was a member whose
prayer of finding a job had been answered that day, and wanted to start
coming to church again)!</div>
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Community service soup
kitchen is a lovely service we did this week in Mt Vernon. The
community was so thrilled to see us there. It was amazing how both the
workers/ volunteers, and the people we were serving had so many gospel
questions, and we were able to teach principles of Christ's Gospel in
all of our conversations. It was lovely, and many asked for us to come
back. They love the spiritual addition to the service given.</div>
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Snow storm again! Late winter.</div>
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Sister Au is a cutie and a sweetie. Joy.</div>
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I know that my Redeemer lives. Thankful for Doctrine of Christ. Our light, life, salvation, exaltation, freedom, and Way.</div>
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Focus chapters for this week! :) 2 Nephi 10 and 11. 1 Ne 14. </div>
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Plus
scriptures that came to my mind as I read those chapters... 2 Ne 28:21.
1 Ne 17:45. 2 Ne 2:16. 3 Ne 18:18. John 14:6. 2 Ne 9:10. 2 Ne 8:11. 2
Ne 9:18. Matt 18:20.</div>
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I am reading the Book of
Mormon and taking note of thoughts that come to my mind that help me to
remember the good/ the joy/ the spiritual experiences.</div>
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Lovely! Word of God. Love of God. Direction for us. Grateful.</div>
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American Idol contestant Sister Clark! (They look like judges!!) Me
being kissed by a Beluga Whale!!!! (Not in NYNYNM, don't worry not
Buhngaausih). Hong Kong Lions peak? Also not in NYNYNM . Yan Yan. At her
baptism before, too.</div>
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I am
so grateful that heavenly father has a divine plan, and I really can
trust his decisions most (transfers) and will continue to seek spirits
guidance in all decisions. But I love this New Rochelle ward so much-- I
wouldn't mind staying here forever! They are wonderful and the work is
going so well. So blessed to be a part of these good members/
investigators lives. </div>
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We watched "Remembering
your missionary purpose : Robles family." at FHE with our member an
investigators family. A cried and said it was such a special moment and
wants that for her family (temple sealing and baptism). Sister s husband
will come back June or July and they will work to be sealed then. </div>
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We
love allowing the Book of Mormon to do the teaching. The Spirit is
always there, and our investigators and members get so much out of it.</div>
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It
is amazing how this family's hearts have been prepared. Ever since we
knocked on her door in the split and through inspired questions were
able to learn that she met with missionaries 15 years ago before she was
married. Now her husband happens to be a member (she did not know until
we asked him to join our lesson). A's husband's family/ inactive mother
is living in los Angeles and we talked to her on the phone and told her
we knew god loved her and missionaries would be happy to do service for
her/ meet her anytime. E grew up in Queens and went to young men's
because he was baptized when he was 8 or 9! He is now in the discussions
with us with A and her children. We read 3 Nephi 18:19-21 and he read
it a second time because they loved it so much. "It is so true." They
want to have an eternal family and go to the temple. He said he would
get March 24th and 25th off for Matai birthday and church and April 22
off for A's baptism. We asked him as the head of the household to offer a
kneeling closing prayer; it was very special! A said she loves that the
Mormon members actually follow Christ's teachings in doing good and
service and loving each other without judging. She loves that. </div>
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We
also visited a couple sweet young women and got to know them better (we
brought them ice cream and shared scriptures). It was amazing and one
of the mothers teared up as she shared thoughts on the scripture we
shared. The mother of the other young woman had such a huge smile on her
face. We are so blessed to know and have such a deep love for these
sweet members.</div>
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Where Heavenly Father has me to go will absolutely be the best option, and there I will go.</div>
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I
love my sweet sweet companion so much. She is so sweet and adorable and
caring and genuine and a loving, great teacher. She's doing well.</div>
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Scriptures I loved this week.</div>
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John 14:27 Peace.</div>
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Mosiah
24:13-15. Strengthened. He will ease our burdens, even if it is not the
timing and way that we expect. Will strengthen us.</div>
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2 Nephi
9!!!!!!!! Absolutely amazing. This whole chapter brought me a lot of
joy, just realizing the big picture of it all. We are free to choose.
This plan is given for us, because of their love for us. So it seems so
simple. They know the way that brings happiness and the way that allows
us to receive exaltation and eternal life with our families. They've
provided so much for us as guidance and help. So grateful. </div>
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Reading
the BofM remembering joy. So much good in there already between
spiritual experiences and methods and gratitude (marked and written in
my scriptures). !! I will continue to do so. A promise that every time I
open the pages I will feel God's love! It truly does help me to see
good and find peace. Thankful.</div>
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Photos
from Zone Conference (there was a blizzard!)-- Can you find me?! :) And a selfie with cutie Sister Au. And a get together with Filipino
family and Mamale. </div>
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The Temple was lovely and peaceful. I realized I
would actually love to go back to Chinatown for my last transfer. I
think it would be a positive and good experience. Whatever is Heavenly
Father's will, but I think it could be good and fun! I love that cute
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A
came to church on Sunday and to scouts! And she came to our members
home for an FHE. It is truly amazing that she has connections in the
ward already. Her daughter did cheer with another girl in primary
(Mighty Mite Pal), and A used to teach one of the youth when she was in
elementary school! A said, "thats why she was always so sweet and well
behaved. Because she was mormon!" Her children love primary and scouts.</div>
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T
is progressing. We walked with her as she picked her kid up from school
(5 minutes) and taught then and a lesson after. She has been reading
the book of mormon and her son Nevaeh wants to be as obedient as
possible and sleep as well as possible so his mom will be able to take
their family to church (he really wants to go)! It is awesome how the 4
families we are teaching have kids who truly encourage the parents to
keep commitments and get so excited for us to teach and visit. </div>
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Sister
Au is a sweetheart. She is so genuine and caring. She is a wonderful
teacher. I realized how Sister Au and I are truly able to have balance
and look to each other to equally share insights and listen to the needs
of our investigators. It works so well and we always teach with the
spirit rather than with our own "talent" or social ability . I am
thankful for that. I recognize that all of the good and joy and sweet
sweet people who continue to want us to return is attributed to Heavenly
Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. It is not by our own
strength. I am thankful. But I am so grateful for our leaders and their
kindness and service and love for others. We are all brothers and
sisters trying our best to do the Lord's work. </div>
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2 Ne 25:23</div>
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It
is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do. And I am so
thankful for those who "labored diligently to write" these records, so
that we could have knowledge and truth of God's love for us and of
eternal salvation. What a gift! Countless people devoted and sacrificed
their lives for us to have these records. Truly a gift and a blessing.
So thankful.</div>
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A
met missionaries 15 years ago in the Bronx. Her daughter M is 5 years
old and did pal cheer. She happened to be friends with our members
daughter! They were on the same cheer team and live in next door
buildings! Has another son who is 8 next month. We offered service to
fold her clothes and she said that it was an answer to her prayer. And a
miracle, because she had 4 big bags of laundry she was stressing out
about and we came exactly when she needed. Heavenly Father is good, and
is so aware and she knows it. She also said the elders used to help with
her computer and do service for her all the time (in 2004?) and she
felt like they were family. She wanted to know more about family search.
We showed her the "find relatives around me" button on the app, and how
far back we trace our families back and how cool it is to see our
lineage. She also wants to bring her son to scouts on Wednesday at 7 and
her daughter to achievement days when she is old enough. We did htbt
and showed the Because of Him video. She still remembers the idea that
Christ came to New York! She has another son who is 26 and in Washington
with a son too! Her husband's family are from Samoa and they are
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is from Ghana and excited to meet our members from Ghana!! She read the
pamphlets before we came and asked about the premortal world. Her uncle
and friend passed away and it made a huge impact in her life so it
meant a lot for her to know that she will see them again. She wants the
celestial kingdom so she can be with her kids together forever and she
wants her kids to be baptized too. She said that we could bring members
to her home. She felt like the bofm was her guardian angel that helped
her a lot and we gave her alma 32 to read because she wants to know how
to have firm faith and to strengthen it. She always has a prayer in her
heart and she says it was a miracle that she found our church offering
the Bible online for free right when she was searching/ praying for
something to help her change. She wants to learn of repentance and how
to prepare for baptism. We showed the chapel tour videos of sacrament
and primary and of Sister T introducing testimony and primary and they
are excited! She says she has improved so much since she's started
meeting and learning. </div>
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met missionaries and added them on facebook around this time a year
ago. She believes in prayer and it helped her get through a lot and find
peace in these times. (He helped her when her house was almost in
foreclosure and when her dad passed away recently). Both my companion
and I just started walking towards a big white house because we both
felt to knock it, naturally. She was there! </div>
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BofM
. I am... Reading and writing down these things that come to mind: how
to remember the good/ joy/ spiritual experiences. I am thankful for
good. For Christ and Heavenly Father and the true peace that only comes
through the gospel, when we move away from the "good" the world has to
offer.</div>
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Maybe Connecticut or upstate new York for my last transfer? I'll go where you want me to go, dear Lord.</div>
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People are awesome! They are our brothers and sisters; our friends! It
really is so enjoyable when you are able to be friends/ support for your
district missionaries, members, investigators, companions, roommates,
etc! Have joy! It is a principle for all of life.. Simple.</div>
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I
had strep throat the weekend of the baptism. Haha, nice try, adversary!
However, rest and medicine does wonders, and now we are working hard
and seeing miracles again, and finding joy in all that we do. </div>
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This mission is an adventure every day. And I'm so thankful for the ways that I've grown and learned and changed. I have only one more transfer and I'll be home for another set of adventures.</div>
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Mamale
got baptized!! The baptism ran so smoothly, and was so peaceful.
President and Sister Smith attended and it meant a lot to her and to us.
The ward helped her to feel so loved, and the whole experience really
built all of our faith. It was so peaceful and special for her. Mamale
is so excited to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. She wants that
guidance in her life! Our members Brother S and Brother M were able to
give her a priesthood blessing before church on Sunday to help with her
headaches and give her some counsel/ direction from her Father in
Heaven. It was so special to be there, because it truly showed how aware
Heavenly Father is of her and of each individual. It addressed her
needs and encouraged her perfectly. It is awesome the way Mamale has
felt more and more a part of the ward family, and the way they are
really embracing her with open arms. Our ward mission leader did a great
job conducting the meeting and we are so happy for Mamale. We are so
grateful to be a part of her journey! She is so lovely and so willing to
do all that she can to keep the commandments and follow Christ! She
even called us a couple of times asking us about questions from
different pamphlets (i.e. Word of Wisdom "I read it all, and I was
wondering how often we are allowed to eat meat?"). It is so sweet. The
members have done a wonderful job this past transfer calling her and
supporting her (we know that is key to helping her really become a part
of the ward and to help her choose to keep commitments and be baptized)!</div>
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Marisela
also accepted a baptismal date for April 8! It is amazing, because her
family used to meet with missionaries in the Bronx when she was a child.
One of the Elders had a profound impact on her life, because he used to
be very overweight and he helped her to understand how to apply the
word of wisdom personally, and she ended up losing weight and being
healthy again. She still remembers the positive impact the missionaries
had on her family, and the teachings. There are so many people here with
prepared hearts! We never know what seeds are being planted in the
hearts of our investigators and the people we meet. Marisela's cute
daughter chimed in that she wants to be baptized as well! She is six
years old. Marisela said that she knows meeting will always be
remembered by her daughter in her life, too. That it really means a lot
to their family. What a blessing to be a part of His great work.</div>
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New
York is so diverse! We have met with people the past couple weeks from
Sierra Leon, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, the Congo, Haiti, Ghana,
Nigeria, Botswana, Jamaica, the Philippines, Myanmar/ Burma, China,
Thailand, Germany, and all over the United States! Those are just the
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Hermana Clark's companion
(our roommate companionship), Hermana Contreras just went back to Costa
Rica, and her new companion is Hermana Worley from Nampa, Idaho...
where my sister is serving!! We also have missionaries in this mission
(some of them left recently though) from Finland, Russia, Hong Kong,
China, Madagascar, Brazil, Bolivia, Mexico, and a lot of other cool
places like that.</div>
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Sister Au is doing great! We
are finding joy in each day! We both have a goal to get to know the
missionaries and members that we work with better; to find joy in
building friendships and in being our best selves as we respectfully
represent Jesus Christ in this work! Such a funny, fun little missionary
with all the best interests.</div>
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Msh
26:29-30 Repentance is simple and is a gift! We have the opportunity
and His enabling power/ grace to change. A beautiful sacrifice/ plan/
way provided for us. It is so loving and awesome of Heavenly Father and
Jesus Christ. I am forever thankful!</div>
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Msh
26:14-16 Phrases that came to my mind: "Blessed art thou," "Well done,
thou good and faithful servant." Alma was troubled because some of the
people had began to live in disbelief and leave the teachings they once
knew and lived. Heavenly Father is so loving, and he knows our hearts.
He sees the good in all of us and our potential. Keep working. Keep
trying. Keep loving our brothers and sisters who have such potential!
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Christ's Church
is restored on this earth. They have given us a way to return. The Book
of Mormon is the evidence that they preserved, so that we could know
with a surety that we have a living prophet and that these are the
truths. We can be with our family forever! This is the way of happiness,
and it is our eternal salvation! Thankful for the proofs they've
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Sylvia "This changes everything." An investigation said this. Her
brother had died in an accident without being baptized. We promised she
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Teyanateeya "He will reveal it to me." She was so touched by our
message, and she knew that the only way she could know for herself was
if she genuinely read the Book of Mormon and prayed and asked if it were
true. She wants to bring her life back on the right path and be an
example for her kids, and she wants to know which of the churches are
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Sister Alsati "You answered a question that everyone else avoided. It's
not a coincidence you were sent here." She is a member whose family had a
specific hardship. Because of questions I had asked leadership in the
past to search for guidance, we were able to succor according to her
needs. We were able to point her back to the gospel light and truth,
that does provide a way for everyone to return. God is a just God.<br />
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Mamale will be baptized this Sunday. She is from Botswana. We are so thankful to have been a
part of her journey. We have fasted and prayed for her so many times.
She has as well, to know if it is true. It really builds our faith as well. It is a blessing to see the
light in her countenance and the desire to truly keep these commandments
and receive the gift of the holy ghost... To follow Jesus Christ and
His example... To have an eternal family!<br />
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My companion is so cute and sweet. We have fun and choose to have joy in
the journey. She is very understanding and caring. We have faith and
diligence according to our goals, and really want the best for our
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are some culture differences but she is also very genuine and caring
which is good. She says the water makes her sick. She also doesn't like cilantro haha. We have a fun time
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We had felt prompted to find a former investigator in a certain
building. She was not there, so after knocking a couple of doors and
returning downstairs we wondered what it was that prompted us to be
there. At that moment, a lady walked in, and we gave her a card and
invited her to church. It turns out, she was a less active member from
the Bronx. She said her prayer had been answered that day (a miracle had
happened in her life to help her meet the needs of her family). She
wanted us to come and share a message and we are doing FHEs with her
now. Her children are hoping to get the priesthood/ be baptized soon.
What blessings!<br />
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We felt a prompting to do our daily contact in the lounge of our
apartment building. The entire walk down we were just looking around us,
searching for who Heavenly Father had put in our path. We really could
feel that there was someone waiting for us somewhere so we walked with
excitement, looking for this soul. When we walked into the lounge, we
saw a woman sitting with her laptop. She looked up and we knew instantly
this was who we needed to talk to. As we talked, she told us of how she
remembered us inviting her to church a couple of weeks ago, and that
she was planning on coming this Sunday. She wanted to know more of the
Gospel, and her questions led to a perfect discussion of the restoration
in Mandarin. It was so amazing how her heart was prepared, and we had
felt that she was waiting for us. I am so thankful for the guidance and
power of the Holy Ghost.<br />
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We were searching for a potential investigator we had taught a week ago.
It was amazing because we had entered the wrong address into area book,
and it took us around the building a couple times to figure out that we
needed the other address. At the exact moment we were able to arrive,
she was standing outside of the apartment , coming home from work. She
told us that she recognized Heavenly Father kept putting us in her path.
She was the one we had both felt prompted to run up the stairs after
last week- learning that her husband had become completely free/ cured
from cancer that very day. It is awesome the way these things divinely
work out. Heavenly Father has a grand plan. Thankful to be a small part
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getting baptized two Sundays from now! We are so excited. We are fasting
together today with her, so that she can truly feel that this is the
right day for her and that she is prepared and ready. The Tun family is
in Asia in their home country currently, but their young adult son is
still here. He reads the book of mormon often and prays daily and we
believe he will be a strength to his family to help them remember to
read and pray together and to continue to learn. His cousin who served a
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Au is doing well. The important things like teaching with the spirit
and with unity are always good. We always really care about the
investigators and members and how to help them progress or grow in
faith. Also, we have been having more joy and laughing together more. I
try to make conversations and stay positive and light-hearted about
things to help us to feel uplifted as a companionship. She really cares
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thought came from God." Tender mercies from Heaven that have helped me
to feel hope in my life (Sister Neilson). A promise; each time I open
the pages of the Book of Mormon, I feel His love. The Word of God allows
us to draw closer to Him. I am so thankful. </div>
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know that my Redeemer Lives. He lived and died for me, and he lived
again. Through His sacrifice we can all overcome our weaknesses and be
cleansed and become complete. Through Him, we can have hope and we can
be saved; we can be with our families eternally.. And that is my
greatest joy and hope. My family means everything to me. And I'm so
thankful for my Savior and brother, Jesus Christ, who provided a way for
us-- who continues to give us direction and walk with us on our path to
eternal life. His love and and care and forgiveness mean everything to
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have been lots of miracles this week. Like choosing to go to a building,
and knock two doors. One person had been taught by the missionaries 10
years ago, the other in 1992. Today at the mall we found someone who
took lessons from missionaries as a child and had fond memories of it!
Their hearts are prepared. We were on the phone and a lady started
walking past us on the stairs, and we quickly ended the conversation and
ran after her all the way to her apartment. We both had the prompting
to talk to her. We learned that her husband had become cancer free that
very day and she invited us in to teach her. Sweet and special moments
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brethren; therefore, give unto us, O Lord, power and wisdom that we may
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souls are precious. It is so great to help these individuals see their
own divine worth and potential, as they choose to follow Christ and
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is doing well. We had a miracle lesson with Mamale, with Sister
Anderson fellowshipping. She asked/ addressed all of Mamale's concerns
(by the spirit, we didn't even tell her beforehand). It was lovely, and
Mamale told our senior missionary Sister Young that everything is
actually coming together now. She is so prepared! She will be an amazing
addition to this ward. We love her so much, and want to help her to
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There was also a
miracle where we felt prompted to knock on Chong's door even though we
knew she wouldn't be able to come to church, and when we went to her
floor we found a Chinese woman standing in the hallway. We knew
immediately that it was Chong's mother, and she had such a glow about
her! We got to know her and loved her and she was so excited to see us.
She told us to call her "A-Yih" or Auntie, and that she would be so
happy for us to stop by anytime to share about Christ! I know Heavenly
Father really does love this family so much, and we have witnessed so
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We also are teaching
the Tun family from Asia. We discovered in their lesson that they
happened to have a niece who just finished serving in Temple Square a
couple days ago and is back in Asia. We had no idea they had family
connections to the LDS church, and the simple invitation to church and
been the answer to Sister Tun's prayers. She had been asking Heavenly
Father if she could be baptized again in the right church. Now their
family is super excited to learn about the Gospel, and has accepted the
invitation to be baptized. </div>
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to see people around after they've become investigators. Heavenly Father
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also finally had contact again with our Christmas miracle, Sister Joan.
She had had some negative feelings about the church after talking with
family members, and we really wanted a chance to see her to just one her
and help her to have a positive feeling again, without pushing her. The
other day, we were in the area and kept wondering the whole day if we
should try to meet her or not. The hand of the Lord really guided us and
helped us. Right when we pulled in front of her door, she walked out to
get her mail. We ran to her with such excitement and hugged her and she
truly felt love and joy. We know Heavenly Father wanted her to have a
positive feeling about the gospel as well, and he really loves her so
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My companion is so sweet. We have some
similarities I guess. We are both kind of quiet and sweet some times I
guess. We are good listeners (and yes- our investigators appreciate the
time to talk)! But we are also able to teach effectively and teach
principles with analogy for understanding. I love that we always involve
the scriptures though, because the Spirit is true teacher. We always
lift each other and and continue to learn patience and love. I'm so
thankful for her; she is the perfect trainee for me. I know it was the
hand of the Lord to have us serving together at this moment. I'm
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I
love reading of Christ and reading those scriptures of His mercy and
forgiveness. He is so humble and selfless and I am so thankful He really
bridged the gap so that we could be saved. It would be so sad and
hopeless if all of us were lost without an eternal plan. I am thankful
that we can become, and grow, and be with our families/ loving, fun,
support systems forever! They are what truly brings joy. Thankful for
Christ and His sacrifice for us.</div>
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2 Nephi 8 stands out to me.
Awake, put on thy Strength. We have God's power (priesthood) on the
earth. What a blessing. God has reached out to us again in love, just as
he has time and time again. Loose thy self from the bands that keep you
captive. Commandments and the Gospel of Jesus Christ are true freedom. I
am not sure the meant interpretation, but in this way, it meant a lot
to me. I also thought Matthew 4:1-11 was really awe inspiring.
Especially with the Joseph Smith translations. I can't describe it.
Jesus Christ is perfect, though . The way he handled everything. And
then selflessly turned outwards (like in Elder Bednar's talk) to send
angels to minister to John in prison, after all that he had been
through, not even stopping to think of himself. He is the perfect
example and is so strong. I wrote, "Boss Jesus" in my scriptures,
because I really do respect Him, and in a more reverent manner, I really
am so thankful for all that we have on Earth to help us to follow Him
and know of His Gospel. With healing in His wings. </div>
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Family is doing well. My sister in Idaho is training, too! Cool!</div>
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Area is good. Excited for baptisms and an awesome family we will be
teaching tomorrow. We always have so many people to teach! It is a
blessing. And we see the answer to our servant prayers for each
individuals, when we go to church and find them there with sincere
desire to learn and to grow in the gospel!<br />
Testimony. Coming to know Christ. So thankful for this "spiritual boot
camp." This time I have to get to know my Savior (with the scriptures
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Miracle : We met the Tun couple (a couple from Burma) and taught them a
quick restoration lesson on Monday during the split in the hallway of
our apartment building. On Sunday, the whole family showed up to church.
The mother told me after the lesson, "I had never heard of Joseph Smith
or prophets before! We will come back next Sunday, because we have to
learn more." It was so sweet and sincere, and they have been giving us
all of their availability times, because the family is so eager to
learn. <br />
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I was feeling spiritually, physically, emotionally unwell on Saturday
and so after much praying, I decided to take a nap during our dinner
hour to perhaps heal up a bit. When I woke up I felt so refreshed and
happy and ready to work and to serve. I dreamed that chong and her cute
son and her Mom were all there and that we were just loving them. No
anxiety or stress for teaching them or helping them progress. Just love.
The next morning, we called chong to invite her to church. She was so
happy to hear from us, and told us that her mother just came from China
and would be visiting until June. I felt so much love and awe in my
heart, and I knew that Heavenly Father really is so aware of each
individual. It was so special for me to hear that her mom was visiting
after having that dream. I will press forward with joy in the work and
we will continue to love and teach this family. Chong is genuinely
reading the scriptures and praying. This is her first experience with
Christianity. And she is truly seeking to learn and gain testimony. We
have been helping her to recognize the spirit! What a blessing.<br />
<br />We have some of the highest numbers in the zone. Numbers aren't
everything, but to me it means something because each of these new
investigators and people at church and baptismal dates represent
individual souls and countless fervent prayers. Some days it is very
hard and you really truly rely on Heavenly Father through prayer and on
Christ and on the guidance and power of the holy ghost . Fervent prayers
for our investigators and less active members and even miracle people
we meet during the day and teach on the street. That they will come to
church and desire to meet with us and have softened and prepared hearts.
And time after time we praise thanks to our loving Heavenly Father
whose work this is, and to whom we have all the credit to give. It is
through Him that we see success. We are just the utensils! May we ever
be faithful and diligent so that we can bring about His success and
miracles, and help His sweet children on that journey back home.</div>
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My brother Stephen is going to be baptized by my brother David on January 21st! That is so special. </div>
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area is great. We are hitting the standards of excellence, and seeing
people come unto Christ. Mamale and chong have baptismal dates so we
hope to continue to have members fellowship and love them, and to help
them read the bofm and grow their own testimony. Last week we all walked
home together from church and Chong and Mamale said to each other, "See
you next Sunday!" It was awesome to hear, and to see their genuine
desire to come and to learn and to be a part of the ward. <br />
On Monday we were on a split. Sister Neria came to New Rochelle and
Sister Au went to Scarsdale. We saw many miracles and met many people
whom desire to know more! Who were looking for something in their life
(due to life changes, or hardships, or circumstances) and knew
themselves that it wasn't a coincidence to meet.</div>
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We found the Tswana BofM for our investigator from Africa! It was a miracle / prompting from the spirit. </div>
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companion is so sweet. She has so many strengths. I love her and
continue to pray to love her even more. We've seen so many good things.
She's taught me a lot! I just want her to be happy (through obedience
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Testimony. I've grown a love for my studies everyday. I love the book of
Mormon and the Bible. They bring me such peace. I learn so much and my
soul is filled. I'm thankful for them. <br />
Luke 12, Acts 16 (James 2:19 they know and tremble! Truth), John 14, 1 Thessalonians 1-2<br />
Alma 5, Mormon 6<br />
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Miracle: We found a man who was struggling with his faith in Jesus
Christ because of past experiences he had had growing up. But he
remembered the faith of his sweet mother. We testified and shared
concepts from the plan of Salvation and also from the restoration. It
really touched his heart and you could see his heart soften and his soul
fill with light, in a way. We asked about his children and he told us
he had a very close relationship with them, and that two of his
daughters lived in Florida. One of the daughters just happens to live in
the exact small hometown I'm from. And she has three children who are
the same ages as my siblings. He told us that it would be good for
missionaries to visit and build their faith and share a message with
them. We requested for my family to help fellowship this family when we
sent the referral. What a blessing. <br />
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Thomas Paine memorial in New Rochelle and Edgar Allen Poe went to Fordham University! So much rich history! </div>
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is learning and growing everyday, and my vision for the future (what I
hope I can instill in her heart as a trainer) is a deep love for the
mission, and the people/ places Heavenly Father has prepared for her--
recognizing and being grateful for His hand in all things. Positivity,
peace, and love for each other and those we teach and serve. Faith in
our goals and diligence. Most importantly that charity and joy and
sacredness of our calling! What a joy it is to serve and be a
representative of Christ. </span><br style="font-family: sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">I always gain insight at the temple. And it is so peaceful. Thankful. (Went today !)</span></div>
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Mormon 5 and 6: 15-21<br />
Words cannot explain or describe the feeling in my heart. And how
powerful, how much I FELT that. Like I was experiencing it myself; and
then as I imagined myself to stand before Jesus Christ at that day of
judgement. The desire to live well and follow Him and have a pure heart,
with light and righteousness and joy in all that I do (to have become
that and to have changed my nature to become more like Him. Comfortable
and full of joy in His presence Moroni 7:48). To be excited and full of
love for Him in my heart and for all around me. Not to escape His
presence or feel uncomfortable. I have nothing to hide! To look Him in
His eyes with confidence and gladness and joy and exclamation. To
finally see Him. To be ready and prepared and pure in heart. I love Him,
and am so thankful for His WAY. His saving grace and atonement. Thank
you for this beautiful, Redeeming plan, Heavenly Father and Jesus
Christ. I say this in the name of my Savior, Jesus Christ, amen. </div>
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There was a blizzard last Thursday , and Sister Au and I prayed and
prayed to know what to do. We felt that we should try to get to all our
appointments. However, at the time when we went out, the wind was so
strong that it blew us flat into a fence and we couldn't walk any
further! We went inside to the lounge and were wondering why we felt
that we should go, but decided to video call our appointment downstairs
in the lounge. At that moment, a Chinese mom with her baby walked in. We
were able to talk to her and teach a bit of the restoration and get her
information . She came to church with her cute little son this Sunday,
and has been taking lessons. What miracles. We can see her family in the
temple. I love them so much, she is so sweet, and from China! It is
awesome. We knew that was the reason we felt the answer Heavenly Father
had given, he had prepared someone who would come down at that moment.<br />
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We were looking for a less active member, and we could not find her
house anywhere, so were knocking around the area. We had to go to
district meeting so I asked my companion to find one more door to knock
before we left. She felt strongly about a certain door, so we went and
knocked. When the young man opened the door and we introduced ourselves,
he directed us to his mother who happened to be a less active from a
nearby ward. She told us that none of her family were members of the
church and that her daughter was going through a hard time (it was her
daughter's house we were at, but the family happened to just be visiting
at that moment). She told us that it was time they had the gospel in
their lives, and that it was no coincidence we had felt to knock on
their door that day. We were able to pray with her and reschedule her.
Miracles.<br />
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We walked with the two cute families from China to church on Sunday! It
brought us so much joy to be there with them and see their kids really
enjoy the primary, and to see the ward members reach out. A couple of
them even speak Chinese! We also happened to meet a recent convert on
the street on the way to church, who had been baptized during my last
transfer in Chinatown . He had not been as active lately in Chinatown ,
but no one had any idea that he was up in new Rochelle working and
living now. He will help us to fellowship, and we can all strengthen
each other's faith. Not a coincidence. <br />
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We had visited a less active member with our relief society president.
We told her how much she had to offer; how much the ward would benefit
from having her and her testimony and input. Her sweet roommates were
there, and when she came on Sunday she brought 5 of her roommates and
friends, who all had questions. It was amazing to see so many lovely
faces at church because of our efforts AND because of our reliance on
Heavenly Father through prayers. This is His work. He will provide a
way. He will guide us to those who are prepared and will help us to help
others Come unto Christ. And to come to church! Lots of sincere
prayers. And they are answered. <br />
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I have a Burberry coat from a leaving missionary, yay. And we had so
many people come to church last week (10) and a lot of new
investigators! Heavenly Father helps us achieve our goals. Faith in
goals and diligence. So thankful. <br />
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Our investigator from Macau in Chinatown got baptized! It brought me so
much joy to hear. Sister Tai and I really loved her so much and were
really able to need her grow and learn and change! <br />
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It got so cold! 2-30 degrees on all the days, THANKFUL when it is 30
degrees ! Haha. I heard iguanas fell out of trees in Florida. <br />
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Area is great! There are so many of our members roommates who came to
church on Sunday so we really want to focus on meeting with them as well
as having meaningful daily Contact with our Chinese families who came
to church and help them to understand the book of Mormon .<br />
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Companion is so sweet and lovely! She has such strong teaching abilities and testimony. Always relies on the spirit.<br />
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companion went in her first car wash today. She has also been a bit
sick lately. It's going around! Also the three Hong Kong sisters found
each other and were able to get a picture :D (sister Tai is now in
Morning side heights in Manhattan South and we happened to see her in
Scarsdale just before she left to temple square to get a pic.) Love
these sisters!!! From Tai Wo and Sha Tin! And some of my favorite temple
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My favorite pictures from the Los Angeles (entryway) and the Manhattan temples (angel Moroni from above)<br />
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Baptism of our investigator from Macau<br />
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What a week! Went on a split in Scarsdale. Saw some miracles. Love those sisters.<br />
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We were looking for a Less Active member and the only house number we
couldn't find was hers; every other number was on the street. So I asked
Sister Au which last house we should knock on before we left for
district meeting, and she felt prompted to a particular door. In the
house was a less active member from Scarsdale who was visiting her
daughter's family, none of whom were members of the church of Jesus
Christ of latter day saints! The mom wanted us to come back and teach
the family while she fellowshipped saying her daughter was going through
some hard things, and that it was time for them to learn of the
blessings of the Gospel! It was a miracle. And the woman was so touched
and recognized that it was no coincidence either. This is the Lord's
work!<br />
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One of our potential investigators also wanted us to pray for her friend
in the hospital. We realized after we started to drive to meet her
there, that he was in the Bronx (a little out of our area). So we
quickly called the Kingsbridge Hermanas (who also have a new missionary
in the companionship), and they were able to teach a bit of the
restoration and eternal families to the wife of the man in the hospital
and to our investigator! It was a little miracle for both them and us. I
was so thankfuk for the faith of our investigator and for the comfort
and peace the truth of the Gospel brings.<br />
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My new companion Sister Au is so sweet. I love her! When she first walked into the room
where the trainees and trainers meet each other, I already knew who she
was and how special she was to heavenly father and to me! <br />
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It is also really fun, because Sister Au knows Brother Smith (one of my
MTC teachers who served in her ward Sha Tin). And I served in her ward
for a day when I was in Hong Kong! She also knows Elder Love from my MTC
district, and Elder Jensen who was in butterfly when I was in Tuen Mun
and also served in her ward before. Her brother is good friends with
Sister Tai, my Chinatown companion, and he also served/is good friends
in Hong Kong with Brother Anderson who served in Tuen Men at the same
time as me! Small world.</div>
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But most importantly, she has such a sweet personality and the spirit is with her. We have such joy in this sacred work!</div>
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<span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Thankful to be a part of the Lord's work</span><br />
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I love New York and Hong Kong. Such lovely people, and serving is
such a blessing. It has really refined and shaped my life. Truly. </div>
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We
found a bunch of new investigators last week! Hard work and staying
organized does wonders! Also, there are a couple Chinese families, one
who speaks Cantonese and the rest Mandarin. And of course, many English
investigators!<br />
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I love and am so grateful for President Monson's service! Here are some of favorite teachings of his that our mission president sent out to us.<br />
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"Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved."<br />
"The choices we make determine our destiny.”<br />
"Our Savior is our map."<br />
"Choose harder right, instead of easier wrong"<br />
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His final General Conference testimony - "My dear associates in the work
of the Lord, I implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the
Book of Mormon each day. As we do so, we will be in a position to hear
the voice of the Spirit, to resist temptation, to overcome doubt and
fear, and to receive heaven’s help in our lives. I so testify with all
my heart in the name of Jesus Christ, amen."<br />
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"Faithful and true, he will enter his kingdom, Crowned in the midst of
the prophets of old...Mingling with Gods, he can plan for his brethren;
Death cannot conquer the hero again."<br />
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Oh the embrace with his mother, Nephi, Joseph, Moroni, Mormon, Gordon B.
Hinckley,the widows he loved and served, his childhood friends, his
missionaries, and most importantly being welcomed home by his Savior.
The Plan of Salvation has been reveled through the Prophets and we know
this to be true. (President Smith sent this to us; so true! ^v)<br />
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What a blessing to have had President Nelson here so recently and to receive a witness that he truly is called of God. <br />
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So thankful to know that where I am and who I am serving/ serving
with is called of God. It is the Lord's will. We will learn so much from
each ohter! What a blessing and opportunity.<br />
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Sister Au is so sweet and an
amazing missionary who relies on the spirit and teaches for
understanding so well! I'm thankful for her kindness and happiness. I
love her! </div>
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I'm so thankful for the way this mission has helped to refine and shape my life. </div>
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I
hope to help people attend church as a companionship! Agency. We will
continue to find those who are prepared and teach and love those who are
most ready in order to help them keep commitments! The miracle family
we found is so prepared! I know it! Faith and hope for our
investigators. Future eternal families!</div>
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Sister Wilcox <br />
韦姐妹<br />
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The
pictures are of my new companion Sister Au and us looking out over the water (at an awesome beautiful
quiet area that not many others know about according to a nice old man
we met there), and the Hermanas and sister Christensen on the day she
flew back to Utah!<br />
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We went on splits with the Scarsdale sisters this week. They are doing awesome. They are both so diligent and kind. <br />
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Our area has really great things in store. We are teaching a Chinese
sister and her cute family members. Her kids kept running away when we
first opened the door and coming back with treats for us over and over
again (oranges, chocolate, cookies, crackers), because they were so
excited to see us speak Chinese (I was with Hermana Clark who remembered
a couple of Chinese words as well from her split with Sister Ellsworth a
transfer ago). We just kept laughing at how cute they were and saying
"Xie Xie, 谢谢 !" We have some members who speak a bit of Chinese who can
fellowship as well, and she goes to church in Chinatown some times, so
we have her number to Chinatown sisters as well. She does know some
English though, and lives right next door to the chapel here in New
Rochelle! <br />
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We had a Christmas miracle. We had asked a member if she knew anyone who
might be alone on Christmas, and she said to knock around her building,
because there were a lot of senior citizens who lived there. We ended
up finding a sweet lady who was spending Christmas alone. Her husband
had died a while ago and she had no children. She had told us that we
were angels to her-- Heavenly Father allowed us to be the answer to her
prayer. What a beautiful opportunity for us. She had tears in her eyes
when we testified that she could see her husband again, and that she
could have an eternal family (her siblings and parents mean so much to
her as well). She marked in her calendar the times that she could meet
with us again, and was so thrilled when she learned that she was welcome
at our church. Our member's daughters grew up taking dance classes from
this woman, and she already had a love and respect for their family and
religion.<br />
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We loved bringing cookies to those working in hospitals and nursing
homes (and to some policemen) on Christmas day. It meant a lot to them.
The cookies had a quote from the Book of Mormon (Mosiah 16:9) and a
thank you message, as well as our number and church address. One man
working jokingly said "at least someone remembered," and all of the
people we visited has such big smile on their faces! It was really fun
and so lovely, I want to make it a Christmas tradition for my family to
come!<br />
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We also went to visit a bible referral family, and happened to find a
Less Active who has not been to church in many many years! He lives in
Long Island, but happened to be visiting this family to help do a
service project with Christmas gifts on that exact time and day. When we
walked up, he asked if we were Mormons, and then proceeded to tell us
that he was a Mormon as well. He still believes in Christ's Restored
Gospel. He said he didn't think he was welcome at church anymore
because he had gotten a tattoo. But he told us stories of how he
remembered going out with the missionaries, and particular members that
helped him to feel so loved. It was amazing to find him. There is no
information in his records on area book, and so we know this truly was a
small miracle, that shows of heavenly fathers great love for each
individual! He gave us number and would like to meet with the
missionaries again some time, and take his now-fiance to church. <br />
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Skyping my family was lovely! They are so fun and great, and make me so
happy to see their smiles and cute personalities. The Skype call was so
random, lol. We got to have an awesome dance performance including a
christmas song and the song "Be Humble" (clean)-- Sister S Wilcox and I
were like "what are our ears hearing rn," but it was also really awesome
(amazing dancers). And we watched corn on the cob from Idaho pop in the
microwave. Lol. My family is so adorable, and I love them so much, so
most of the pictures are of us all on the call!!</div>
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We
were helping Sister Clark move some things in her house and I used my
cheerleading skills to stand on a box and move some sheets from a top
shelf! But the lid collapsed, and I almost fell, hahahaha. Awesome.</div>
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The sweet Thompson family had us over for dinner on Christmas Eve! Their
family got me so excited for future motherhood and for my future
family! Such cute and sweet kids, who held a little musical talent show
for us.<br />
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My greenie companion Au update: The Lord needed to hold her in the MTC for another 6 weeks to prepare
her with her English. Or the Lord needed to hold her in the MTC for
another 6 weeks to prepare me. That rang so true to me. I just kept
thinking in my heart how aware Heavenly Father is of each of us. I have
grown so much this transfer, and really learned how to have joy in life
and in this great work. How to handle things well and with patience.
I've been so prepared to learn to find happiness in every aspect of
life, and to love so deeply my companion and missionaries around me.
I've learned more greatly the importance of goals! I love this work! I
am so grateful and love Sister Au so much already. I've been praying for
her, and will continue to do so. I'm thankful for the impact my lovely
companions here have all had on me. I love them so much. <br />
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I will be training this transfer!! I will never forget that strong
confirmation I felt in the temple two transfers ago. "There is a sister
coming in from Hong Kong to the New York New York, North Mission. Sister
Wilcox, the Lord would have you to train this sister." It was one of
the strongest spiritual experiences I've had. I don't know what is to
come, but I'm so thankful for this opportunity to learn and to love. I
love her so much already, and am excited to grow together and to serve
in this awesome area together. </div>
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我对你们有很多的爱。</div>
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Sister A Wilcox</div>
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Pictures of David setting up three way Skyping so my sister Summer on her mission in Idaho could join us in the conversation.<br />
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The cookies we delivered on Christmas day.<br />
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Our Christmas Eve dinner.<br />
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Don't worry about me suffering in the snow. After it snows, the next day it usually clears up. It feels like fall
again here. All of the snow is gone, and it is pretty warm (40-50
degrees)! It's nice!<br />
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This
transfer I moved from Chinatown in Manhattan (where my investigator
Sarah from my last companionship with Sister Tai will soon be baptized
this month! Blessings. And we were able to help Daisy and Sister Li come
unto the waters of baptism). <br />
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We met a family in Mount Vernon (bible referrals) the other day who has
such sincere questions. They were asking how to know which bible was
true and which church was true. They told us, "Of course we will read
the Book of Mormon! How else will we know for ourselves if it is true?" I
love that so much, because they really have a desire to keep their
commitments and to find out for themselves. And that is how true
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One of our other investigators finally read from the Book of Mormon on
her own (it helped that we left her a sticky note to remember.. We are
going to always do that now for our investigators), and when she told us
that, we got so so excited and were so happy for her! It made her super
excited and happy, and then she didn't want to stop when we were
reading the book of Mormon together. She is so sweet, and following up
is super powerful (of course, but being excited about it made a huge
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The members in our area are so sweet and helpful! People are always
willing to help and serve and are kind, thoughtful, and loving. A member
named Sister Lovallo went to school in Miami (and was baptized there)
and makes me feel so at home and reminds me of some of my family members
on the Wilcox side. She is super humorous. In a Wilcox way. I love it.
She also has a strong view in politics hahaha (We had a Sunday school
lesson about politics and it was really.. interesting. Lol.). Cute
sister Thomas' family is eating dinner with us on Christmas eve. It has
been awesome to help with ward service (setting up for activities and
doing little things) that has really built their trust and relstionship
with us. I just really love them all so much! One recent convert is so
cute and reminds me of Katie Morales (Katie are you there? :D.. ). And
we found another member the other day whose faith is struggling, but she
is willing to have a priesthood blessing and is very excited for it. It
is awesome to see the miracles as we are led by the lord. <br />
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My companion is so sweet and helps me to be calm and joyful, and to love
each moment. I enjoy chatting with her in our car rides and working
with her. We have really good unity teaching and being sensitive to
spiritual promptings. And we have a love for the people. We encourage
each other to be better missionaries in a peaceful way. This is her last
transfer! We enjoy listening to our classical music in the car. We have
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I went on a split with the Hermanas (trio while my companion went to the
temple with the other missionaries who are going home this transfer!)
and we taught in español. I was able to use some of my middle school
Spanish class learnings to ask a couple questions and read from the Book
of Mormon together (the Hermanas were surprised at my Spanish accent/
pronunciation. It made me happy because I didn't think I remembered much
from that class). The Hermanas are so cute and fun and they have a
little rag bunny on the dash of their car that they made, and they like
to see where it travels when they turn (if they accidentally make too
sharp of turns). It is really funny. <br />
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A sweet mother and son we met on the street invited us into their church
to quickly introduce us to some people, because they were really
inspired by the missionary work that we do! We went in, and they were
having church service! We sat down with the kind sister, and the
preacher asked a couple moments later if anyone felt moved upon by the
holy ghost to share their testimonies. My companion and I looked over
to the woman and asked if we could share and she was so joyful (but
unsure) and said yes! So my companion stood up and bore her testimony of
Jesus Christ and eternal families and her gratitude for their smiling
faces and their faith. The entire time they were saying things like
"Praise Almighty," "Hallelujah," and "Amen" and when she finished they
all started clapping. It was really awesome and fun. Then we all read a
scripture from Romans together and we slipped out after hugging the
sweet lady and saying goodbye to the son. They were really touched by
our love and gratitude for their faith as well. It was an awesome
experience! We kept laughing about the situation afterwards. You had to
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The other day a young man we talked to was thankful for us sharing the
gospel with him, and tried to offer us a discount gym membership. <br />
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And we almost got run over by a car last night (don't worry though, we
are super cautious and they just came out of nowhere)! Ran real fast out
of the way. Exhilarating. <br />
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Thursday we had a meeting in Manhattan, and we ran across the big city
to give a card to a professional dancer (We later found out), because as
we had been talking to a nice young woman on the subway about the
Gospel, he had kind of been watching and interested, and we were
prompted to give him a card! We ran super far to catch up to him after
we saw him again outside of the subway (weaving in and out of people
around us and between the skyscrapers all around) station walking to
work.<br />
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Friday mission Christmas devotional. All the Chinatown sisters ran up to
me and hugged me. They are so special and cute, and they made me feel
so loved. The meeting was so spiritual and some missionaries played a
piano/ organ accompaniment that was so beautiful and moving. We also
gave rides to city missionaries to and from the train station and there
was a lovely sister from Bolivia (so quiet and sweet) who was so excited
that I had been to her country (for HEFY in high school). She said i
was the only missionary who had been there! We have a special connection
:P and i love her and her trainee so much! <br />
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We went to this awesome healthy restaurant called Dig Inn. Yummy. And
went with the relief society president to look up less active members.
She is from the Philippines and is so cute and kind to everyone. So
excited and looking for more ways to love the sisters. <br />
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Sweet sister Fellows came to church on Sunday and she was so at peace/
loved every minute of it! It was the Christmas program, so lots of
musical talent (We also have an opera singer in our ward and some young
musicians-- one with a little zebra print violin, lol).<br />
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Kylie is so fun (our investigators cute little daughter) and always
loves to pray all together with us. She also always plays with my hair
when we teach the lesson (she pretends to wash it and brush it, and then
braids it) and is only 3!! She always wears pants on her head and
pretends like it's a wig, and always cherishes the princesses I draw for
her in her notebook after the lessons (Ariel, Cinderella, Tiana, Elsa,
and Anna are her favorites). She is adorable and I love her so so much.
So sassy. I want to name one of my kids Kylie! </div>
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has been awesome asking people how they've served in the past month,
and seeing their hearts softened and at peace as they've thought about
the small and simple experiences. Things like helping a niece with a
newborn have a place to stay, helping with a Christmas play for their
church, being a listening ear to those at work who need comfort, smiling
more. We've heard a lot of awesome things that have uplifted the people
sharing the experiences. So many good people in the world who are
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cool thing (no time to write all of the experiences). We met a woman
waiting outside of a church (she must have had the wrong time ) at
night. We asked her how God has helped her in her life and then shared
the Light the World video. We sat next to her and cared about her. She
was sitting there alone in the cold. After the video, she started crying
and telling us how that question we asked had meant so much to her. She
told us she had left Jesus Christ, but he had never left her. And when
no one else had been there for her, He still was. Ws talked more and it
was really touching. Then we got some christmass Toffee and oranges from
the car trunk and gave it to her. I can not describe what it was like
seeing her there hugging my companion and then hugging me in such
gratitude. The spirit was so strong and the gospel truths and God's love
for her was so real and really meant a lot for her to hear. It was
awesome. We are so blessed to experience this day by day. We also got to
meet many of our cute, or diligent, or sassy, or smiley members at the
Christmas parties (including those who have been needing some extra
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003770408200597804.post-77724474335451303952017-12-06T18:53:00.000-08:002017-12-06T19:16:58.195-08:00Part 2: Week 14--The Ocean is my HeartHere is so different from Manhattan! New Rochelle is suburban city. The
area starts in Upper Bronx and then goes more North to Purchase city.
There are some neighborhoods with mansions, and some neighborhoods with
government housing buildings. There are also a couple small colleges. So
we have a lot of variety. We've also had the opportunity to meet a
couple people who spoke only Chinese and get their numbers! Two of them
we got after making the decision to tract outside our building for 10
more minutes before going in (We arrived home from mount Vernon, but
still had time). Exact obedience brings miracles!<br />
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We did service with the Bishop' s wife! We made loads of toffee to give
to less active members of the church this Christmas month. And we also
made simple lasagnas to give out as well. Their home is so full of light
and festive with Christmas decor everywhere. Sister N is such an
amazing homemaker! She is always laughing and joyful and her children
are so sweet and good. She is an amazing example of motherhood to me,
and I've really learned a lot from her. We feel so special and loved to
visit their family and help prepare things for others. It is like a
mother away from home (like Sister S Wilcox felt this past week as
well!). We have the opportunity to do some service with Sister Smith
this week as well. What a blessing to have these great examples all
around us and to feel a part of their family. <br />
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We are so thankful for the cute members of our ward. Our companionship
got to teach the youth and the young women's last week and share Light
the World message! They all have such good ideas to serve this month, if
even in small ways. The small things make a big difference! Sister E, a
recent convert, helped fellowship our sweet sister on baptismal date
and they were both able to bear testimony and uplift one another! This
sweet sister who we are teaching, told of how she had been having a lot
of depression when she met the missionaries, and that the days we had
been visiting brought such light and a feeling of love and sincerity to
her home. She is so excited to read the Book of Mormon and come to our
Christmas party this week and to come to church. The lesson was guided
by the Spirit through inspired questions and was just what we needed!
Members are the best!<br />
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Missionary work is hard work!.. I just wanted to let everyone know that
the fun pictures sent are from brief Preparation Day moments, but that
every other day is filled with tracting and meeting new people and
teaching in the homes of many wonderful people. We are giving all of our
time- but seeing people who feel the spirit and gain little testimonies
make it worth it. And we had another sister accept the invitation to be
baptized! It is hard to help people come to church, but our goals to
stop by peoples houses briefly during the week when we arent teaching
them and on Saturday nights, will help them to come. And helping them
each be involved with and learn from members is key. We will help them
get their own conviction! What a blessing to visit with so many cute and
powerful women during the week. One cute sister reminds me of Mimi! <br />
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I'm so thankful for my family. You all are my greatest joy! And
Grandpa/Grandma Thompson- thanks so much for always making the
missionaries welcome in your home and feeding them and uplifting them.
It has been super awesome to feel what it is like to be the recipient
side of awesome members like that. I'm also so thankful for the temple.
It is pure and perfect. The place for solace and peace and revelation
and answers. I'm grateful to always have the ability to go. Blessings.
Will you make the goal to go this week?<br />
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Today we visited a little neighborhood near where we live, and the cute
little boat docks/ beach near our apartment in New Rochelle. So those
are the photos. <br />
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And cool fun fact: the man who wrote "Santa Clause is Coming to Town"
was from New Rochelle! (I think it was that Christmas song). Let's
always have Christ's light with us and our families this Christmas.<br />
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Love you all. 我非常爱你们啊啊 💕💗<br />
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韦姐妹<br />
Sister Wilcox<br />
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Heavenly Father is so aware of each individual. I am now in New Rochelle which is an English speaking ward in Uptown New York! It is beautiful. A suburban city with lots of Hispanic and African American cultures (so the food is super good)!<br />
We drive a car and there are christmas lights on a lot of the houses already! So exciting. We also have the Assistants to the Mission President in our ward and the Office Elders in our district, and some lovely Hermanas in our apartment. So many awesome missionaries around us who serve in different ways or with different responsibilities, but are all uplifting and hard workers!<br />
We have been cooking awesome healthy things together, and are learning how to be good homemakers! And of course, setting a goal to run extra in the mornings! The weather is lovely here and the air is so fresh.<br />
It is such a blessing to be in New Rochelle. It is suburban but still a bigger city. You can see the Manhattan skyline in the distance. The apartment is beautiful and clean and bright and peaceful. There are huge windows that look out to the city. We drive a car, and it was so peaceful driving through upstate to get here-- seeing all of the fall leaves. <br />
Sister Au from Hong Kong will not be coming until next transfer; she is currently in the MTC!<br />
The lovely sister in the photo accepted a baptismal invitation! We are so blessed to work with such cute, sweet people who have true desire to do good and to change. They really acknowledge Christ's light in their lives.<br />
There are also a couple photos from last week in Manhattan. Some of the city near Grand central station, and the Chrysler Building. We also have some photos from our ward Thanksgiving party, which was a huge success, and I finally got to meet Sarah (our cute English class student)'s son Marcus. He is adorable and reminded me of Stephen!<br />
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What a wonderful week to be in the New York New York North Mission!<br />
Sister Christensen is exactly who I should be with right now. I feel so grateful for how happy and kind and loving she is. I have been able to feel the spirit so strongly as I've been here. I've been able to feel the sacredness of this mission and a true love for people.<br />
We have already visited with a couple of sisters in New Rochelle, and one accepted the invitation to be baptized! I have felt so inspired and at peace. I am thankful to be able to visit with people and ask inspired questions, to teach with balance and unity with my companion, and to really be focused and involved with people. I love that our companionship uses technology as a tool for the work in a way that doesn't consume time or distract from people. I love the peace and cleanliness of the apartment. I am so grateful to have a love for missionary work and a spirit of peace in my heart. I know that this will be a great transfer. I am so excited to meet the members.<br />
I really feel grateful for how aware Heavenly Father is of each of His children. I feel that this companionship is perfect for me where I am currently to grow and to love and improve as prepared to.<br />
I was called as a Sister Training Leader! It will be such a learning and growing experience for me, and I'm thankful that Heavenly Father trusts me to love and watch out for a few of His Sister Missionaries who are so important to Him; to help love and lift as Christ would. It is humbling and heart-softening.<br />
Day 1<br />
https://www.mormon.org/christmas/25-ways-25-days/day-1<br />
12-13 seconds on light the world !! I'm in the reflection, which is super cool/ a good memory, so I wanted to share!<br />
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It was really fun to be a part of. But more importantly (it's not about me)-- I would love for you to watch the Light the World videos. Each day is a different idea for service. Will you choose a day on the calendar and use one of their video/ideas to serve? Service softens our hearts; this Christmas, let's remember Christ and serve. I know that as you do so, you will feel peace in your hearts. You will more strongly feel His light in your life.<br />
韦姐妹<br />
Sister Wilcox<br />
Have a great week!<br />
(Chinese style Thanksgiving food! So funny).<br />
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