Oct.27

The week of islander exchanges! 

I went on an exchange with the marvelous Sister Tonga from Tonga! Her last name is actually Tonga'onevai but she goes by Tonga so it's easier for people. She is so great! We ate all the cereal treat I made, found an awesome new investigator named Erica, and laughed all day long. She is hilarious. Around 7 as we were contacting a referral from the Alspaugh's, I felt like we needed to stop by the Alspaugh's. Brother A recently got baptized.  I asked Sis Tonga to pick a hymn and we would sing it for them since I knew it didn't seem like the most effective thing to do with our time and they don't like random stop by visits. We went inside and sang "I need thee every hour." Sis Alspaugh bawled. She shared with us that two of her friends had passed away and she really needed that right then. It's amazing to see how aware God is of all His children. Our last appointment of the night was a member lesson with Sister Rhoades, our RS president. She is an interesting and kind lady. She started our visit by asking me if I knew about Canada. Of course, I had no idea.  And then she just looked at me so I expressed, "Is it bad?" Then she filled me in on all the current world events, specifically the shooting at Parliament. My heart hurt but I don't quite know what she wanted me to do with the information she told me. I was so sad for the lives that were lost and the confusion that is in the world for those who don't know Christ. We proceeded to share the Restoration with her. As I recited the First Vision, I felt the most gratitude for the courage and strength of Joseph Smith and for a loving Heavenly Father who restored the gospel for us. He did it so we can come home. Everything that we do now should be for the same reason, that we can all return home. My thoughts turned to those who lost their lives and for their hurting families. I cannot express my gratitude for the gospel. The spirit was so powerful, almost tangible, as I recited those words. Joseph really did see a pillar of light . I know it and I know that every single person on this Earth and in the spirit world can know it for themselves too. 

The second exchange was Sister Seru from Fiji and I was blessed to be able to serve with her in THE 9TH WARD! What a blessed day. I am so grateful that I am so close to all those people I know and love. I got to see Erin and Carley and Kenzie and Kodi! They are all so cute and doing so well. Erin was able to go to temple square and got her own quad. I feel the spirit so powerfully when I am in her home. I also got to visit with Milt and Patty. The look on Patty's face when she saw me was priceless. And of course, we ate ice cream! We had an amazing church tour with the sister's investigator Jacob. He expressed how he wants to be baptized! And we got to dine with the Rice's! Ad lastly, I got to see Karen! I always see her at just the right time. She is having a rough time and we were able to share with her what she needed. I just love that sassy, mildly inappropriate woman. 

We headed to dinner one night with the Elijah's. We arrived to mild panic. They have 3 little girls and one of them was missing. They told us she was wearing a backwards leotard and that the last time they saw her, she was told to go wash her hands for dinner. So we headed out to look for her. On our way we  talked to everyone we saw. One man as soon as he heard, dropped everything he was doing and jumped in his truck to look for her. Eventually she was found, of course, sleeping behind a bedside table. The man who helped us, also had his friend out helping and others in the neighbourhood. That is what life is all about. Dropping everything we are doing to help someone who is in need. This experience was the gospel personified. 

We found an AMAZING new family this week: Alex, Marina, Taylor, and Macey. We dropped by to see if we could set up an appt and they let us right in! How cool is that? We shared the first lesson and they invited us back! The two little girls are so hilarious and the little 5 year old goes to a school called Noah's Ark so she said she knew the prophets pretty well. They even invited us to eat ice cream with them after the lesson. That definitely made them my favorite people we met this week! 

Sister Hilton is a fabulous companion. As we drove past a park, she saw 3 teenagers sitting there so we pulled over and talked to them! I love doing socially awkward things! The three girls were Celeste, Destiny, and Justine. Ages of 13, 15, 17. One of them was homeless and hopeless. Can you even imagine what it must be like to be that young and not have a place to go home every night? They were so confused. We shared with them the plan of salvation. I can't even begin to comprehend how Heavenly Father feels about what happens to his children. And how grateful He is for His Only Begotten Son who gave everything so that all can be made right. This experience really put things into perspective. Everyday I am grateful for all that I have to do because where much is given, much is required. It is an evidence of how much I have been given. 

We had one of the recent converts in our ward have an explosion at us. YELL FEST 2014. She is angry and confused. Sister Hilton and I had no idea what to do so we just listen to her yell at us. This week seemed to have quite a few experiences similar to this. Right before I left, Uncle Greg told me, "Just because other people may not believe what you do, does not mean it is not true." That has echoed throughout my head this week. I know the spirit brought that to my remembrance.

This transfer is flying by. We have a lot to do. We have a sister's conference and zone conference this week as well as two exchanges. But more importantly, we have a lot to become. And to help others do it too. Today as we have been out and about, I feel an incredible sense of urgency. I don't think ever before I have felt  the need so powerfully to share the gospel with everyone so they can experience the miracle of the Atonement. The world is a scary place and it's getting scarier. In Walmart, I wanted to give a mormon.org card to everyone. Of course, I restrained myself. I don't know if this is just because my mission is coming to a close but I feel that it is more than that. I can feel the Lord hastening His work. The time is now to decide which way we really face and if we really love God more than we do this world and the things in it. 

I hope you all have a great week! I love being a missionary and I love the gospel! 

p.s. the pic with the box is from MLCs. This is what I am going to give the Saviour for Christmas! 

Oct.20

When did it become October 20th?! That's crazy town USA! Golly wolly. Send me some missionary appropriate ideas for Halloween.

This week was so great! We had an amazing Stake Conference broadcast from Salt Lake. Elder Scott, Elder Bednar, Sister Esplin, and Elder Christensen spoke to us. So much of the focus was on missionary work, and mainly missionaries and members uniting together. The members were inspired and we had several come up to us after the meeting and ask when they could come with us! So cool. Elder Bednar spoke about consecration and sacrifice. The idea I liked most was when he said that true consecration is not having to die for Christ, but rather to live completely and fully for Him. He spoke of a casual contentment that is in many members of the Church. We need to make sure we are hastening the work in ourselves as the Lord hastens His work. Elder Scott bore the most powerful and moving testimony of the power and blessing that is prayer. This week I am really going to work on having more sincere and real conversations with my Heavenly Father. He spoke of a time on his mission when his companion would have them say their personal prayers after their companion prayer. He would always sneak to the other room after they went to bed (he made sure to say he was still within sight and sound of his companion. Obediencia es la mejor!) in order to have a real and true conversation with God. I often forget what a privilege it is to be able to share my thoughts, stresses, feelings, etc. with the Lord. And not only that, but He truly cares and listens! Sister Esmay came too! She's a less-active with a non-member husband we've been visiting. We invited her yesterday, not really expecting her to come and she came an hour early to save us spots! Her husband is 85 and has been around the church his whole life. We invited him to read the Book of Mormon again and he told us that he's been actually thinking about picking it up again. He has never prayed about it before and that is what he is going to do this time. It will make all the difference. I am so excited for him to learn that it is the word of God. 

My other favorite part of Stake Conference was that Vanja Watkins led the singing! She wrote Press Forward, Saints and Families Can Be Together Forever! She is quite old and I was afraid we were going to lose her halfway through the second verse but she powered through it. My other favorite parts of Stake Conference was that I was able to see so many 9th wardians that I love! And Texas Roadhouse randomly dropped 5 dozen rolls! They pick a church every week to drop them off at and this week it was ours! They let the missionaries take them! TOO GOOD. (And this is why missionaries who come to the US get fat). 

We've started teaching a woman named Stacey. She is a former investigator of the Elders that we tracted into. She has had a rough life and really wants to do what is right. She has a lot of questions and it's hard to keep the lesson focused but we're trying! She, too, is going to read the Book of Mormon. We left her with Enos, so that she can understand more fully the powerful experiences she can have with prayer. She is such a good example to the people around her. She is raising her son alone and he always has neighbourhood friends there. She has them run suicides when they start fighting or tattle. One of them came out and tattled so she made him run. Her little son looked up at her with the saddest little face and said, "I will run them for him!" It was the perfect segway to bring the lesson back and talk about the Atonement. They also love Sister Hilton and all the little boys randomly come up to her and give her little side hugs haha.

Miley, Ayden, and Dagon are struggling right now. Miley had an awesome interview with the bishop and we thought everything was going great. We got a text from them today though that they need a breather. Please keep them in your prayers that they will be able to recognize how important this is and that they won't be scared. I just love them so much. This is an opportunity for me to learn about trusting in the Lord! 

Our washing machine exploded this morning. Pictures to follow. Nothing too serious and we got to do our laundry at our wml's house  and see their cute baby! Woot! 

I went on exchanges with the lovely Sister Donald. She is from Lousiana and has THE BEST ACCENT. All day long I had to stop myself from talking like her. Sis Donald also served in Steamboat (a couple of transfers after me) so it was fun to bond over our times there. 

My second exchange was with Sister Jimenez.  It was a miracle exchange indeed. We found 3 solid new investigators! I love Sister Jimenez and I am happy that we get to go home at the same time! If I have to go home at least I get to be with people I love. 

Sister Alspaugh, a lovely member of the ward who recently was baptized, had us over for dinner this week. Apparently, I'm getting anxious in my old age because her phone went off during dinner and I jumped right out of my seat. It didn't help that the sound of her phone was a bomb dropping from the sky and then going off. YIKES.

We met an awesome new investigator yesterday named Judy! She's a potential we have had for a while and we finally saw her yesterday! We had not planned to see her but I really felt like we should go over. When we got there we found a less-active we've been teaching helping her landlord move a stove so we helped them real quick and then went to Judy's. She's a Catholic but she accepted the invite to read the BoM and to pray about it. And the neat thing was her daughter and her two kids were there. They have been meeting with missionaries in the other stake. She had lost the page for where Christ comes to the Americas and she really wanted to read it so she asked us! Woot! 

I love Sister Hilton oh so much. She is so amazing. This week she got sick but she powered through it like a champ. She is so funny and hardworking. I'm sad we only get 5 days out of the week together instead of 7 (because of exchanges) but I'll take what I can get! We worked our tails off this week but didn't see as much success as we would have liked. I know we did the work that God needed us to. Yesterday while tracting we met a lady named Karen. She grew up in Craig and had lots of LDS cousins. She felt like they always looked down on her and had a very negative view of the church. As soon as she found out we were from the LDS church she basically told us that we should leave because the conversation would go nowhere. But instead I talked her off. Just kidding! I just bore my testimony and asked about her life and tried to really care about her. By the end of our conversation she committed to read the Book of Mormon! How crazy is that? She didn't want us to come back because she is so busy but she took our number and told us she would call us! The spirit really does change hearts! 

This week I've really learned about how life is all about progression. We must never stop thinking and acting on what God needs us to do. Often the stresses of life can get to us and we may have to slow down, but that does not mean we are not doing a good job still. God is aware of our every concern, struggle, worry, and burden. As we turn to Him, He will lift those burdens. How incredibly blessed we are to know we have a Saviour who loves us and will always love us! 

I love you all!  Have a great week! 

Sis Jimenez! We got to listen to sweet Hispanic music while I was in Fruita. OH YEAH AND FRUITA IS THE LAND OF DINOSAURS. I WAS IN HEAVEN. 

Evidence that I am a member of the Turndawg family. I still often start crying when I laugh. I think that I was laughing here because Sister Hilton told me of a horrible activity she had to do in YWs where they had to find wedding dresses and a boy and then had a photoshoot at the temple. AT THE TEMPLE. With 16 year olds. Why are Mormons so weird? All I want is those pictures now. 

Oct. 13

Happy Thanksgiving!

As I have heard from a lot of you, I, too, have more than I can list that I am grateful for. There was a lot of changes this past week so I guess I should fill you all in and I'll try to incorporate the gratitude throughout. 

First of all, I am thankful for my companion. She is AMAZING. Sister Hilton is from Temecula, California. She ran track and cross country for BYU so every morning we have been running and it's been the BEST. She is so happy, determined, obedient, and hilarious. She actually reminds me of Whitney quite a bit (which is a great thing but also makes me miss her too). We are both Sister Training Leaders. We go on exchanges twice a week with the sisters in the two zones in Grand Junction. WOOT. She and I have been having too much fun so we've decided that our motto for this transfer will be "focused friends."

I am thankful for the spirit. I have never felt more guided than the times I am talking to a sister and she brings up her worries, stresses, concerns. Lately, it's been about going home. I love feeling that I know that these sisters need to be exactly where they are right now. And then I am guided to say the things that they need so that they remember what is really important. 

I am thankful for baptism. Sister Hilton was my STL comp last transfer but served in Fruita. So on the weekend we got to go to a baptism she had. Everytime I attend a baptism, I feel such peace and happiness because I know that it is exactly what the Lord wants to be happening. A little old lady named Margaret got baptized. She was baptized by a youngin' named Gary who leaves on his mission to ORLANDO (shout out to Sista J!). He was pretty nervous but by the 4th time, he got it! 

I am thankful for Sister Keavali. We went on an exchange this week and had a miracle day! We taught a lot of neat people. On our way to an evening appointment we passed a girl sitting on top of some boxes. It was dark, we were late, so we walked right past but I felt we needed to turn around, so we did! Her name is Carolyn, she's from LA, is 18, is Samoan and Mexican and is in GJ selling Kerby vacuums. We have a nice little chat with her about the book of mormon. She has a very strong personality and is very confident. She randomly asked me what we thought about gays. She told me my response was "dope" (with a few expletives included). It was such a random short little meeting but I couldn't help but feel that God had put her there so we could plant a seed. She had to run off pretty quick because a giant van came to pick her and her vacuums up. Too good. 

I am thankful for all the missionaries I serve around. This week we had a zone meeting and then got to watch Meet the Mormons! It's a little cheesy but I felt the spirit so strongly and shed a few tears. Go see it and take a friend! 

I am thankful for Miley, Ayden, and Dagon. We taught them the word of wisdom and Miley had already quit smoking! She is amazing! We are preparing for their baptism on the 25th! Dagon, the 9 year old, is learning so much. He told us that the Holy Ghost is like a minion for God haha. And he was able to relate to us perfectly the story of the first vision! 

I am thankful for our ward. Sister Hilton and I were privileged to teach the gospel principles class on Sunday. Hardly anyone was at our ward. When we got to church we found out what lesson it was.....ETERNAL MARRIAGE. It was one of the most painful/awkward/awesome experiences. 3 single people were there and the Elders. YIKES. Luckily we made it through and hopefully they all learned something since we have so much experience and could share all our wisdom. Then randomly for the 3rd hour of church we ended up manning the library. It was a hoot! The 6th ward is still crazy (but in the best way!). This past week we had a dinner of just doritos and salsa at some members, found 4 amazing new people to teach the gospel to, and got to let the ward know we love them. We saw so many miracles this week of people we have been trying to see being home and open, finding those who are ready to listen, and learning how to trust the promptings we receive. 

I am thankful for the priesthood. One of the recent converts in our ward, Myles, received it on Sunday. He was quite nervous but afterwards expressed, "I feel so much better now." His wife was so excited too and it was so cute. 

Most of all, I am so thankful to know that I am a daughter of God and that He has a plan for every single one of His children. I am so privileged to get to see how the gospel changes people. I am thankful to know that my decisions now will determine my destiny and that I never have to fear because Jesus Christ will always help me, no matter what. And I am thankful to know that the same is true for every one of God's children.

And lastly, I am thankful for all of you! 

My comp and I with our lovely "sister missionary casserole". We ran out of things to eat. I won't tell you what was in it. 

Oct 6

Tuesday we got the text from Sister Rodriguez and Sister Seru that Patty was ready. Apparently she has known it was true all along, she just needed to talk to her sons about it. Well she finally did and they were okay with it! 

The baptism was perfect. Sister Murdock drove over for it (as she has been to plenty of lessons with Patty). She bore her testimony and said the closing prayer.

Everyone was so nervous that Milt was going to drop her but he didn't! Hallelujah! As he entered the water he said, "This isn't near as cold as the Milk River!" (that is where he was baptized) and as he was getting out he said, "These britches sure do get heavy when they're wet!" He's such a character!

Patty's cousin played the piano and we sang "In the Garden" for the opening hymn. I (and everyone else there) had never heard it before but it's Patty's favorite song. Her cousin abruptly stopped in the middle of the intro and asked to switch to a different key. It was so random but perfect! 

Our investigators Miley, Ayden, and Dagon came. They watched Conference at their house prior. Miley texted us during it and said, "I feel like they are talking to me - like sharing the things I need to hear." How amazing is that?! They loved the baptism. They said it was the first one they had seen in real life but Dagon, the 9 year old, had showed them videos on the internet because he is just so excited to be baptized. 

I am so grateful that I am serving in the 9th ward so I got to go to both these baptisms! After Patty came up out of the water, the biggest feeling of joy, peace, and relief came over me. I still can't believe she actually did it! She is one of the most genuinely good people I have ever met. She read the entire Book of Mormon and Doctrine & Covenants. There was such a powerful feeling of love at the baptism because that is what Patty is all about. She doesn't draw unnecessary attention to herself and she is always thinking of others. 

We had a plethora of other miracles this week. We had a lesson at the church with investigator Darcy with Sister O'Dwyer and set her on date for November 15th! The spirit was so strong again! 

I can't believe this was still this past week but I went to Vail again! Elder Lynn G. Robbins talk was exactly what we talked about. It was crazy when he started talking! He was inspired for the Colorado Denver South Mission! 

Patty Miller got baptized on Saturday!!

VAIL

Sister Rodriguez is a bit of a poser so this is me trying to be her haha. During Conf on Sunday we got to eat with a little old lady from the 7th ward. It was a delight!

me and my comp! 

We weekly planned with Sis Donald and Sis Baker! Woot! Sis Donald served in Stmbt for a transfer so we bonded over that! 

Incredibly beautiful district pics.  I was sick this day so I am definitely looking less than my best haha.

Oct. 6

This weeks first random picture! 

Myself on the power chair at the stake center. Sister Hilton and I had to wait around for our exchangees so we powered around on this thing for a good while (together haha).

The mailwoman I taught in the 9th ward that we ran into on an exchange! 

Sept 29

Kim and Rocky Ayers got baptized on Saturday! I am so grateful that I got to be here for it! Kim did not want anyone at her baptism. Unfortunately (but fortunately) some people came to support them! As she walked back to the font, she looked at Sister Rodriguez and said, "I'm going to kill you later." To say she is a little sassy is the understatement of the century. Thankfully though after the ordinance she was a changed person! She was grinning ear to ear and she looked back at me and joyously exclaimed, "I got wet!" She seemed like a little 5 year old! It was the best! 

I almost let pride get the best of me this week. Thankfully, I have a Heavenly Father who constantly works with me to recognize what is real. I have been praying and fasting as to how to best love and forgive people around me. My prideful heart hindered me from doing so. On Thursday afternoon, I could not focus on the work. I received the prompting that we needed to go home so I could figure some things out with my Heavenly Father. My heart hurt and I was not being where I was. After praying, studying the scriptures, and reading my patriarchal blessing, my heart was changed. I felt firsthand the miracle of forgiveness. I know it is only because of Jesus Christ. I cannot express my gratitude, not only for this miracle but all the others of this week. We met wonderful less-actives who are ready to progress, Kim and Rocky were baptized (and I was privileged to attend!), we got to know the husband of our investigator family and he is never home, and I felt an increase of genuine love for my companion, those we are teaching, and my Saviour.

Though I forgave others and myself, I was still having trouble with my pride. I felt alone and I wanted recognition for what I am doing. I let Satan convince me that I am not important and that the work I am doing does not matter. That changed yesterday. I can be the daughter that my Heavenly Father not only wants me to be, but need me to be. And no one can stop me but me. I find that gratitude makes all the difference. It changes me. I have been blessed with so much. I have to remember that the least I can do is what He asks of me. And the way to remember is by continually thinking of the Atonement and being grateful. It makes everything better because I can see things for how great they really are! I am so grateful for my companion, my area, the privilege to serve the sisters, and the opportunity I have to humble myself everyday. 

This week I went on exchanges with Sister Georgina Smith (I say her first name because first of all, it is awesome and second, there are 70000 Sister Smiths in our mission). She and Sister Tonga (who is actually from Tonga!) are doing such a great job with their area. Sister Smith is struggling to find the motivation to find so we talked to everyone we saw! They had a family of 4 be baptized on Saturday! What a miracle! On our exchange, Sis Smith and I contacted a less-active fam named Jacob and Priscilla Cone (say her name one more time out loud). Turns out they have been married since March and they both served in the Edmonton mission....Sister Cone said a Jason Steed was her ward mission leader. They are some of the most interesting people I have ever met....They told us they would come to church on Sunday but they didn't. I still have hope for them! It was a great reminder that living the gospel is a lifelong commitment (actually an eternal one) and serving a mission doesn't really mean anything. It's so imperative that I recognize and let my experiences change me. Sister Cone also pointed out to me that no one here makes puffed wheat squares! Say what? I knew I had been missing something since July 2013! Yet another reason why Canada is the best place in the world. Can you please have some with you when I arrive in the airport? I'm going through withdrawals. 

Also on exchanges we taught Ashley with Sister Marchant. She is not a member but her husband Justin is. They have a 7 month old little baby. He is in school full-time and she is a therapist. They decided it's best if we have 15 minute lessons. We all shared our testimony and experiences of how the book of mormon has blessed us. It was so incredibly powerful. Both Sister Smith (she was baptized only 1.5 years ago) and Sister Marchant are converts to the church. I love nothing more than that feeling of power that the spirit brings! 

One of my favorite parts of my mission is meeting the active member families. This week we had a dinner with one of the funniest ones I've ever met. They are the grandchildren of the second councilor in our mission presidency. He is a very expressive and flowery man. And his 9 year old grandson, Callen, is exactly like him. When we arrived he was wearing jeans, cowboy boots, a giant belt, a plaid shirt, and a bright purple tie with the Angel Moroni all over it. As we began to share our lesson, we somehow got on the topic of waffles while discussing prophets. Then he randomly states, "If there was a prophet named Waffles, I'd be hungry for his words." Oh man, that kid is punny! 

The Women's Broadcast was incredible! I love the temple! Man, the leaders of our church really know how to win over our hearts. Those Korean kids were the best! I also appreciated the one lady wearing a yellow shirt in the choir and the ginger girl they kept showing over and over again. Our stake had a dinner beforehand. I was privileged to sit at a table full of little old ladies. It was so fun to get to know them and learn about their stories. One of them, Sister Hamblin, was actually in the 9th ward. I didn't ever really get the opportunity to know her so I am so grateful that I still got to. She is amazing! She's from Alabama and she and her husband converted to the church young in their marriage after some missionaries came to their door. I asked her how she decided to be baptized and she said, "I had a manifestation that I could not deny." How powerful her faith must be! 

Something my comp and I have really been trying to focus on is getting to know and love the ward. We are supposed to be having 8 pm member lessons each night but to be honest, any time we set one up they cancel and we haven't been very diligent in setting up more. Yesterday we determined to change. We finally got a new ward list (something that brings me more joy than I can express!) and decided to start calling alphabetically all those we know who are active. We started with the Allens. I had only ever seen the mom and her 2 kids at church. Turns out they do have a dad, he just works every Sunday! It was so good to get to know them and to see how they are trying to strengthen their little family. It was such a privilege to be in their home! 

Miley, Ayden, and Dagon are still doing great. We are running into a few roadblocks but I have the faith that they can overcome it all because of Jesus Christ! 

Thanks for being such great examples! I hope you all have a great week! 

Kim and Rocky at the baptism and finally a companion photo shoot! 

Sept. 22

Well, I emailed just a few days ago! So you would think that not much has happened, but so much has! We had a miracle day on Saturday where we found SIX new investigators! They are all so amazing and really interested. The Lord truly is hastening his work. 

Our investigators Aiden and Dagon accepted baptismal dates for October 25th! 

We had an incredible experience with a woman named Darcy. We were trying to contact a potential. She wasn't home. As we walked away, I felt we  needed to go to a house across the street. A woman named Darcy was in the garage. We taught her the entire first lesson of the restoration. As we did so, I felt the spirit so powerfully. We both were crying. I invited her to be baptized and she said if she knew the book of mormon was the word of god, she would love to be baptized by the right priesthood. She is amazing! We are seeing her again Wednesday. She is prepared and so kind! I couldn't stop thinking about how much I love that woman already! She is an empty nester in her 50s with 3 grown kids! 

Miley, Aiden, and Dagon also came to church and they loved it! It was so magical! I love this work and I love the Lord.
I got to go with Sister Stoeltzing and Sister Miner on an exchange to the Spanish area! I got to speak in Spanish! It was so much fun to have it all come back to me. They are hilarious!
I have been learning so much more about the miracle of repentance and forgiveness. I had to make some tough choices last week and I was really hurt by someone's actions. I don't hold it against them and I am learning that I can still love them while learning to trust them again. If I don't forgive them, I am denying them and myself the blessings of  the Atonement. 

Sister Lara and I are really trying to give our all. It's been incredible to see the miracles every day, especially when we push ourselves to endure. 

I hope you all have a great week! 

Also on exchanges we ate Cornflake chocolate sister miner's mom sent her from sweden!