Week 61, October 3, 2016

As always, something has happened every day this week and that's how I like it!
On Tuesday, I started out feeling pretty down; I'm not sure why, but
I've been spiritually and emotionally tired and something happened
that morning to cause me to cry and I had the thought to ask for a
blessing. We got ahold of our district leaders, Elders Justesen and
Madera, and they came right over to offer one. We spoke for a time,
because the Elders wanted to know why I was asking for one, and then
they gave me a blessing.
I'm going to testify again of how grateful I am to have the priesthood
on the earth again. With this power and authority, worthy males are
able to bless anyone who needs comfort, counsel, and health. Having
this special connection between heaven and earth, us and our Heavenly
Father, is such a blessing. I know that this authority is found on
earth once more, that it was restored through the prophet Joseph
Smith, and that it is found in Christ's church, The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
After the blessing, I was feeling really good and I have been doing a
lot better since then. We continued working as normal and the day went
well. On Wednesday we had district meeting where we did P.O.O.Piing,
where we told each other our strengths and talents, which was awkward,
but really nice. Afterwards we had a zone lunch provided by an amazing
sister who loves the missionary work! :D
We then started splits with our STLs, so I was with Hna. Woodhouse in
Buenaventura and Hna. Miranda was in Ellison Park. I love working with
Hna. Woodhouse!! We had a great time together and we were able to meet
some new people and teach together. She really helped me work through
some other emotions I've been having recently and we ended on
Thursday. On Friday, Hna. Reynolds went to the temple and then to Salt
Lake to visit her old mission president, so we had Hna. Wi Repa win us
all day. We were able to do service and then we did splits after
dinner so as to work the two areas.
On Friday evening, right before dinner, we received a call from Sis.
Jaggi; she asked to speak with me specifically and I instantly had a
feeling that a big change was coming. She explained why she called and
it was because President had felt very strongly that I was to be a
trainer this coming transfer, but that would mean me going to the
English program. She said that I could have some time to think about
accepting this assignment or not and I said thank you for that and
then headed into dinner.
This was pretty hard for me because I love my Hispanics! I love
Spanish! I was hoping that because I only have 3 transfers left in my
mission that I could go the whole time in Spanish, but God has
different plans for me. I will most likely spend 2 transfers training
this new sister, in English, which means I could potentially end my
mission in English, which I don't want. It was a lot of emotion to go
through, but I immediately felt the thought "I'll help you with this."
I don't know why I'm being asked to serve in English, or train, but I
do know that God loves me and this sister so I will trust in Him.
I confirmed the next day, Saturday, that I'll accept this calling, but
I won't know officially where I'm going until later tonight. I'll post
on Facebook when I do know. I'm excited to see what He has in store
for me, and I trust that He'll help me and guide me; the song that
keeps getting stuck in my head (which is usually due to the Spirit)
was and is "I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go". After Saturday evening
session of Conference, it was confirmed to me again that this is the
right path right now, so while I'll miss my friends and family,
sacrifice is the fruits of faith and I know that He has my best
interests at heart.
We also had a great weekend because we were able to go to 2 sessions
of Conference! I love this time of year because it's when we can
listen to God's prophets, apostles, and leaders. I gained great
inspiration, we were able to have a good time with many people, and we
helped 4 investigators enjoy the same experience. It was amazing to go
to Salt Lake, listen to them in person, and be with people who are
trying to develop more faith in Christ.
Also, yesterday, Sunday, we gained Hna. Wi Repa as a companion because
hers went home; Hna. Reynolds served an amazing mission and has
changed lives. She is one of my dearest friends and I love her dearly;
she is going to affect so many people in her home. She glows with the
love and light of Christ and I'm going to miss her sorely.

Overall, a great and eventful week! :D I'll let y'all know how this
week goes, how my trainee is and where we are serving. I love you all!
Be good and remember who you are!

Love,
Hermana Lindh