This past week has been good, just a bit slow. I only say that because almost all of our amis now are slowing down to that weird, no-longer-really-progressing stage. Wah wah. But that's okay, because that means we are really on the hunt for families. I did an exchange this week with my STL, Soeur Carter (who is my idol), and we talked all about how we need FRENCH amis. You'd be surprised how most of our amis are not actually French, here in France. African, Albanian, etc. The one French ami we have, Lydia, is the one with the most potential. So I've decided that that's who I'm looking for. French families. That's like the hardest group of people to contact, because more often than not, that's the group that quickly says no. But if the Lord told President Roney that we need to find families, and if He called me to France, there WILL be a French family out there whom we can find and usher into the gospel.
So anyway. We had some really great member experiences this week. For example, Soeur theroomy, who is a less active, but only because her children told her they wouldn't speak to her if she kept coming. But she wants to. She promised me by the end of the transfer, she'd come. And by «Promised me », I mean she just randomly looked at me and said « i promise I'll come to church before the next transfer ». Cool. She made us delicious Malaysian food, and Soeur Anderson came with us.
Again, this week we had lots of tombez. There was one day where it seemed literally everything we planned, even with members, wasn't working out. But, at the end of the night, we went to the famille Heras' for a heathly meal, again with the Andersons. (Mom, I hope you liked the pictures.)
We also worked with members by having them help us do language study. Most genius idea. We just chat, and love the members, and they correct us, and we teach them, and after an hour I think « I KNOW FRENCH ! »......and then we go back to speaking English together.... .. …... …
Also, we had Zone Conference this week. Not only that, but interviews. I was looking forward to it all week. Our zone was dead last out of the 11, so I'm sure the Roney's and the A.P.'s, and everyone else involved were beat by the time they rooled into Ecully. But it was still incredible, none the less....is that one word ?
Zone Conference was all about love, and learning to love like the Savior did, in both loving God, and our fellowmen. Some bits that I loved was when President pointed out that if we don't love, the Plan of Salvation doesn't work for us. Think about it.
Also, « Love and faith are the wealth of heaven. » Wise.
I especially loved my interview....even though I pretty luch was the ne asking the questions. I picked his brain for what to study, what he expects from mybleues and from me, how I can be better, etc. Guys, It. Was. Awesome. We talked for like half an hour, and I learned so much, but to sum it up- The Savior and Love. So, those will be my focuses. Also, he gave me an incrdible book to study all about the life of the Savior. It basically puts the Gospels into chronological order, but adds in stuff from the B.O.M d D&C. Usually he gives it out at the end of our missions, but he gave it to me early, and told me to learn all I could about the Savior.
We also had lunch with Ivalani and Nicole, two of my favorite members. We celebrated Nicole's birthday, and I figured out, especially on Sunday, that I CAN'T leave Ecully. In the biggest ward in our mission, I feel like I finally know the members, and tey know and trust me....
Anyway. Yesterday was great, and really full of member love. Except with one minor set back. I woke up befoe the alarm (wah wah), and was lying awke, waiting for it to go off. Then I wondered why there was light in our usually pitch black apartment.....no......NOOOOOO. The alarm didn't go off. It was 8:24...church starts at 9. Cue the most hectic morning ever, which included us leaving 15 minutes later, looking abou as great as you can imagine, and running to church. We got there late and sweaty (gross), but all was well. We taught amis class, Soeur Georges gave us chocolate for Valentine's, and 2 amis who haven't come to church came! One was Lydia, who actually works with Nu Skin, and almost fell over when she met President Roney. #dinnerwithbothfamsnextweek #instantfellowshippers
The famille Couapel, the cutest couple, took us to their house for lunch, and then we saw Soeur Heras again so she could try to help my sick comp, and then went to Soeur Berger-Perrin, a less actve who can't come to church for health reasons. All went well, and we were ediied by all. But by the end of the day, we were kind of gross. Buuuut that's missionary work for you.
Also, had another testimony builder of how fasting works. Zamir and Zamira kind of had a blow in their family this week when Zamira pretty much ran away with some sketch guy from Albania who came 3 weeks ago. All around a bad situation. But we fasted as companionship Saturday-Sunday, and on Sunday evening, we got a text from Zamir "She's back." AHHHHHHH3è"'_éç&è470-èè_"'à~|`\^]]`\]§§§§!!!!! The situation is a lot deeper than that, but prayer works, guys.
I love being here is France.
I love Ecully.
I love training.
I love the Savior.
I love my mission.
And I love you all!
Soeur Luthi
PS....sorry, I would add pictures but this sketch internet place won't let me..
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