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| We used these face mask things that moisturize your face but they look creepy. |
The big news from this week:
Christofferson came! And it was so good :)
We were all gathered waiting in a
chapel in Daejeon waiting for him singing hymns on Saturday morning. And let me
tell you: there is a really strong power that comes from the room when there are
over 150 missionaries of the Lord in it.
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| We are teaching the Bishop's twins before they get baptized. They are adorable. |
Before he started talking to us he
wanted to shake everyone’s hand. So one by one we went up to him and shook his
hand. Now I can say I shook Elder Christofferson’s hand! I was so nervous that
the only thing I could say when I shook his hand was hello in Korean. It just
kinda came out. But that’s okay :) I got to shake his hand :)
His talk was fantastic! Right when
he got up the first thing he said was he walked into the room and thought
"What is the delightful aroma? Ah...Kimchi." So sorry mom and dad
apparently I already smell like kimchi.
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| They are so Cute I can't handle it! |
The first part of his talk he
focused on how mission calls get assigned and he talked about how we were
called to this mission for a reason. Mainly he focused on because we were
supposed to meet Pres. Shin so we should look up to him and always watch his
example. Then he opened it up for a question and answer session. The first question
that was asked was about how to overcome trials. He talked about how one time
his family suffered financially for years. And as much as he wanted the trial to
end instantly, sometimes the answer is no. But he was grateful because "it
made me come close to him and stay next to him day by day." I definitely
felt that about when I got diagnosed with MS. At the time I hated it but now I wouldn’t
give it up for anything because it brought me so much closer to my Father in Heaven.
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| We visited a less active and she had us help crack fruit so this is me cracking fruit. |
The next question was about the boat
accident that happened a month ago and why so many people have to suffer young
death. He talked about how sometimes the only comfort we can give people
is to weep with them. I felt that was really strong because it’s true sometimes
people just need us to cry with them. He also said a quote I really liked
talking about missionaries "we bring hope to replace anguish, we bring
peace to replace despair, we bring the sprit to comfort." missionaries
truly are messengers from God.
Those are the parts that stood out
the most to me about his talk.
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| Me and Sister Son at Mc Donalds. |
Then he said he felt impressed to
give us an apostolic blessing! How cool is that??? The spirit was so strong in
the room. I was bawling like a baby. He blessed us with three things:
1. He blessed us to receive greater
light and knowledge about the gospel
2. He blessed us with the power of
the convincing of men
3. He blessed us with the gift to
know that Heavenly Father accepts the sacrifices we make with our
missionary work.
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| Us with sister Pappa |
There is just such a power that
comes from men who are called of God. It was a really good experience. He kept
repeating the phrase "you are his." and it’s true. We owe everything
to Christ and to God and as long as we do our best they will help us with
the rest.
Also did you know that Richard GScott was Christofferson’s mission president? Christoffereon said "he’s
still watching over me." It was hilarious.
Anyways as for other things that happened this
week. Sister Oh canceled on us again. Apparently she is started a funeral home
business so she’s busy but we are planning on going out and visiting her
sometime this week to help her so hopefully that will be good.
And we met with Jani on Saturday, we
talked more about the Book of Mormon because she had questions because she had
read the first 5 chapters in 1st Nephi, and they were good questions too she
asked why they had to go back and get the plates and why Laban had them in the
first place. We challenged her to pray about the truthfulness of the book and whether
or not God loves her and when she said the closing prayer she prayed for both of
those things! We have high hopes for her. :) She truly is prepared to accept
this gospel :)
Well that’s all for this week! I
love you all! Have a fantastic week!
