Okay, I'm adding pictures first for those of you who simply scroll down and look at the pictures so this doesn't block your inbox. I KNOW YOU'RE OUT THERE.
Mom, put the hat to good use. My mission president, everyone. I'll be his Assistant one day.
GUESS WHO'S BACK. #trio
Yep. Soeur Bragg made her triumphant return, and joined us here in Ecully. Her comp went home due to heath reasons, and since she needs to be here close to the mission nurse (yeah...got one of those now, and she's so scary), she's here! It's been so fun, and she's been so happy to be back to work. It's fun being in a trio, but it's a new way of working. Takes adjusting, but we're all willing. Also, anyone noticing how bundled up we are? Not because baret's are so French, but because it is so freezing.
This week was a good one. And by good I mean incredible with how the work here is exploding. Started off by visiting a less active who made us THE GREATEST MALAYSIAN FOOD. Is that even what it's called? Not sure, but she was awesome and told us stories, and we'll get her back to church because she's the sweetest little thing. Also, her friend looks like Igor, hump back and all...
Anyway. We had exchanges with our sister training leaders this week. Thankfully it was in Gerland, which is still in Lyon, so we only had to ride the metro instead of a train. But we saw incredible miracles while working with the STLs. For example, we pass this lady when we leave the bus and we tried to contact her, but she did the classic keep walking as if she didn't hear us..turns out she had headphones in. When we tried to talk to her again she was super wonderful and kind and then askes us if our church baptizes, because she wants to be baptized. She was so excited when we told her "yes", but even more so when we told her she could be baptized before the end of December if she was ready. She now has a baptismal date. Happy White Christmas.
Since that exchange, I followed the wise Souer Carter's advice to contact at least one person everytime I'm on public transport. It's worked miracles. Whether in finding interested people, or seeing blessings laters, we see it. Also, all three of us have started doing it, which is helpful when you have comps behind you on it. We got to taught a lot this week, especially since we're trying to see our amis daily. Works wonders, and they're not sick of us yet, so we'll keep that up. Also, with three, we can cover more ground and talk to more people. Still working on teaching with three, but it's getting better. Also, President's daughter just got home from her mission, and we got to teach with her #perksofbeinginPresident'sward
We finally met with one of our amis Joy this week too. Okay, first of all, I LOVE Nigerians. Most faithful and receptive people I've ever met. Also, English speakers is always nice. So Joy was met with by the other sisters only twice and it was so hard to meet with her. After all the craziness of getting a new companion, we almost didn't go to our RDV with her since we hadn't been able to confirm. Good thing we did. So we went over the Plan of Salvation up until the Atonement, and she seriously taught herself. She's had a pretty rough life, but ugh, OH MY WORD, words really can't describe watching the spirit work within her as she learned and understood. So we started talking about baptism and when we invited her she starts crying. And then laughing. What?? We asked her how she felt and she said "I felt something..I don't know I just feel like something came inside of me. I'm so happy!" That, my friend, is the spirit. After that it all fell into place. She wants to see us everyday when she's here, and she brought her daughter to church yesterday and the African ladies (yeah, there's basically a club) in the ward totally made her feel welcome. Also, she has a golden-Jesus face necklace. Doesn't get better than that.
Mom, put the hat to good use. My mission president, everyone. I'll be his Assistant one day.
Had Zone Conference this week, which is uplifting as usual. That's where Soeur Bragg and I were reunited. Best day ever. Also, had an interview with President, and I'm slowly working my way into becoming his assistant one day.
Made cookies for our recently released DMP. They LOVE "American cookies" here. Also, a new DMP hasn't been called yet...cool.
Something that stuck out to me this week was service. Well, charity and love, really. Because that's the basis of it all, right? President Roney said "When we serve others, love grows within us." It's so simply said, but so true. The Savior set the perfect example of selfless and loving service, one that we can follow. I LOVE the
opportunity I have to spend everyday in the service of others. It really is a blessing to not have to think how I could serve someone, but simply do it by opening my mouth to share the love of the Savior. It really is the best. Try it.
opportunity I have to spend everyday in the service of others. It really is a blessing to not have to think how I could serve someone, but simply do it by opening my mouth to share the love of the Savior. It really is the best. Try it.
Je vous aime.
Soeur Luthi
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