What are you talking about you didn't really
have anything to say? That is not
the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard, because I've heard much more
ridiculous things on my mission, but that's still pretty ridiculous. I
think all people everywhere never feel like there is much exciting going
on, but the more you really look at it, the more you can see. :) So
never believe that your life is boring mom. Because it's not. And I'm
glad your loving it. That's probably the most important thing ever.
I've probably said much across this same point
before, but my mission is not even about planting seeds. I thought I was
going to come out here to serve the Lord, and lift and strengthen other
people. Well... That's not really how it's worked for me. I know that I
have helped people, and done what i've needed to do. but it hasn't been
at all about what I can do. it's all about what the Lord can do for me
and show me. I thought I was going to serve Him, but amidst it all He's
done about a million times more for me personally. My mission hasn't
been about the people, or even the place or any of that. it's been about
how much the Lord can show me just how much He loves me, and how much
He can really do that I can't by myself. That's what i'll remember the
most. Everything else is awesome. But that's been the best.
I'm glad you protected dad's poor heart for him. Was
he actually like using it while he was talking or was it just sitting
there chilliin? You should probably tell Brother Clark so that he
doesn't get too much of a heart attack and tell the bishop that our
family is insane or soemthing. That wouldn't be good :) Also why is it
that Ethan gets to go skiing when i've never actually gone? Thats
ridiculous.
Fun fact about Norway: Everyone Ski's. ALl. people. everywhere.
When we visit families and eat with them their 3 year old daughter will
ask when they can go skiing. They literally are born with ski's already
attatched to their legs. They have a saying for it :) Anyways. its' a
shame I can't go as a missionary. That would be a pretty cool way to
experience norway.
More news from this week, is that there really isn't
that much to say actually. :) We had some funny things happen to us.
One night we were out knocking on doors, and this cat just followed us
around for like an hour and half. it was suuuper cool. :) We just had
this little guardian cat by our side the whole time. i should have named
it. it was a way sweet little cat :D And I continue to attract an
extraordinary amount of weird crazy people. This one guy called us over
while we were walking down the street on saturday, and proceeded to tell
us like 15 stories where he had been able to see the future. We
literally just sat there and stared at him for like an hour as he talked
to us on the street. The only reason I didn't go crazy is because of
just how funny his stories were :) Anyways, finally we had to go to get
to an appointment and this crazy old man just follows us yelling about
how grace exists in everything and that everyone
especially Hitler would be saved. Crazy man. Another was an old guy who
got on the bus last week and literally just started raging at the bus
driver. That doesn't happen in Norway. people don't really yell at each
other. But this old guy was just going wild. the whole bus was just
staring at him. My favorite part was when he started punching the card
reader on the bus... That made me laugh :)
We also had Zone Conference, and I've finally
reached the point where some missionaries that i love to death and have
gotten to know really well are going home. My Father is going home in a
month.... I'm probably not even going to get to see him ever again in
Norway whcih is actually really sad. i'm kinda waaay bummed about that
one. Zone conference was really good though. It was super trippy to go
back to Oslo.... It's cool how I know my way around that city like it
was backyard though. My old friend Mr. Goob goes home too. That's just
weird. I'll forward the pictures. Unfortunately i'm closing my eyes but
other than that I'm looking snazzy rockin the new suit and tie. :D
(sorry still dont have pictures of that for you).
In terms of cool things the coolest was some less
active work that we did. We had dinner with this one young family that
just stopped coming to church because he started building their house,
and then after a while it was just easier to not come. It was way cool
because something just clicked as we prayed in our hearts and he talked
way openly about his testimony and what is missing. before the ward jsut
thoght he was completely apostate and that we could only help his wife,
but after that visit it was clear he wants the feelings of the spirit
agian, he just doesn't feel like doing it all. It was really powerful
and really cool. he basically told us he knew that it was true and that
there really wasn't anything he could do to deny it and wouldn't try to,
he just doesn't want to act on it right now. So we gave him some
challenges and taught them about faith, and just tried to help them. It
was awesome. We also had chinease food with
Sigfried this week :) This guy told us some way cool stories from his
mission where he served in Las Vegas and literally just ran everywhere,
and planned for like tons of baptisms every week and saw them reach
those goals. That was pretty cool to talk to him about. And apparently
he finally admited for the first time that he's less active and wants
help. Way cool though. he came to church! So yeah we have several
families who have agreed to take the missionary lessons again so that'll
be really cool.
Our other invs. Hessein is also doing really well :)
We tought him about baptism by showing him all the pictures around the
church builiding and that was pereyyty cool (do you like how I don't
correct my typing mistakes at all mom?) ;D Andyways. We learned that he
actually was in the militia for saddam hussein, but fled the country to
become a christian. Way cool guy. i just wish we could speak hsi
language. :) The things that guy could tell us.
Anyways that's about it for now. I can tell you about miracle man and raymond later. They will always be around :)
Believe
in Christ. If you've got nothing else, just hold onto that. He'll help
you through the rest. You can be the worst person in the worst place in
life, and have it all as long as you truly hold onto Him. Do not fear
failure. Nor discouragement. Do your best. :) And love every step you
take.
have a great week alle! Polska in norway begins!
Every store in the country will be closed for 3 days this week... so
that should be fun. Not really anything else i'm doing though to answer
your question mom. Hopefully we'll have our bikes by this week so we can
try and visit some families. :D Love you so much!
LOvEsiEs!
Christopher
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