Aalborg Adventures Episode 11: Splitz
April 16, 2018
Hello hello hello!! How are you all? It sounds like you all had quite the week, but you made it out alive. That's what I'm talking about!
Danish Word of the Week: Forbavset. It means astonished. Someone said that to me over the phone this week and I didn't know what it meant, so now you all get to learn it with me!
Danish Fun Fact: Denmark is the world's 2nd most peaceful country. Cool huh?
This week was great! We had 2 sets of sisters up for splits! On Tuesday and Wednesday, I went with Sister Cole to explore the far reaches of Aalborg Vest. We ended up in a super posh neighborhood that we knocked. We found some really cool people and taught some great doorstep lessons. I also found my favorite Danish house. It's adorable. Pictures included. We also had a great lesson with one of our investigators. We talked to him about the Plan of Salvation and why we all go through trials. He promised that he would pray and come to church!
Right afterward, we had the Hammerum Sisters! I went with my dearest darlingest Sister Smith. We had a looong finding block in front of us. But we went out and only talked to 5 people. Every single one of those contacts were at least 20 min. We had some really good conversations with some really really amazing people, in particular a girl from Italy. She had some doubts about her Catholic upbringing and wants to find some kind of religious focused on love. She was super interested in our message! She was actually just on vacation, but we referred her to the Rome Missionaries. The next day, Sister Smith and I stayed out and talked to person after person after person. Again, we met some really really awesome people. We got the chance to share testimony and really speak to the needs of those around us. I have honestly never had so much fun and joy finding before! It was incredible.
On Saturday, we had our entire day filled with appointments. We did some service for one of our recent converts, and 3 other teaching appointments scheduled. By the end of the day, all of our appointments were no shows (except for service. That one was fun:)). But we didn't let that get us down and instead we kicked Satan in the mouth and went out with smiles. It was super super nice outside and we rode our bikes absolutely jacket-less. I've never felt better.
I also gave a talk in Church. It was okay. I think
I have a great week this week. I learned a TON. I'm past my half way mark and this week I reevaluated where I am and what I need to do in order to become what the Lord wants me too. I read a talk from a former missionary about the importance of Obedience. He said that it is obedience that brings true conversion. I knew that coming on a mission would bring a lot of personal sacrifice for me and while it has, I know that the biggest thing I can give to the Lord is my pride and my will. I don't have that much time left, but I'm going to make the most of what I do have and give every ounce of my energy to this work because I know that it is important enough.
Jeg elsker jer og er taknemmelig for alt hvad I gør for mig. Ha en dejlig uge!
MKH, Søster Esplin
raya.esplin@myldsmail.net
Hello hello hello!! How are you all? It sounds like you all had quite the week, but you made it out alive. That's what I'm talking about!
Danish Word of the Week: Forbavset. It means astonished. Someone said that to me over the phone this week and I didn't know what it meant, so now you all get to learn it with me!
Danish Fun Fact: Denmark is the world's 2nd most peaceful country. Cool huh?
This week was great! We had 2 sets of sisters up for splits! On Tuesday and Wednesday, I went with Sister Cole to explore the far reaches of Aalborg Vest. We ended up in a super posh neighborhood that we knocked. We found some really cool people and taught some great doorstep lessons. I also found my favorite Danish house. It's adorable. Pictures included. We also had a great lesson with one of our investigators. We talked to him about the Plan of Salvation and why we all go through trials. He promised that he would pray and come to church!
Right afterward, we had the Hammerum Sisters! I went with my dearest darlingest Sister Smith. We had a looong finding block in front of us. But we went out and only talked to 5 people. Every single one of those contacts were at least 20 min. We had some really good conversations with some really really amazing people, in particular a girl from Italy. She had some doubts about her Catholic upbringing and wants to find some kind of religious focused on love. She was super interested in our message! She was actually just on vacation, but we referred her to the Rome Missionaries. The next day, Sister Smith and I stayed out and talked to person after person after person. Again, we met some really really awesome people. We got the chance to share testimony and really speak to the needs of those around us. I have honestly never had so much fun and joy finding before! It was incredible.
On Saturday, we had our entire day filled with appointments. We did some service for one of our recent converts, and 3 other teaching appointments scheduled. By the end of the day, all of our appointments were no shows (except for service. That one was fun:)). But we didn't let that get us down and instead we kicked Satan in the mouth and went out with smiles. It was super super nice outside and we rode our bikes absolutely jacket-less. I've never felt better.
I also gave a talk in Church. It was okay. I think
I have a great week this week. I learned a TON. I'm past my half way mark and this week I reevaluated where I am and what I need to do in order to become what the Lord wants me too. I read a talk from a former missionary about the importance of Obedience. He said that it is obedience that brings true conversion. I knew that coming on a mission would bring a lot of personal sacrifice for me and while it has, I know that the biggest thing I can give to the Lord is my pride and my will. I don't have that much time left, but I'm going to make the most of what I do have and give every ounce of my energy to this work because I know that it is important enough.
Jeg elsker jer og er taknemmelig for alt hvad I gør for mig. Ha en dejlig uge!
MKH, Søster Esplin
raya.esplin@myldsmail.net
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