Lovin it in Lyngby

July 23, 2018

This is going to be a short email because of transfers and some other things.  BUT it was a good week! We went and saw the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen last pday and it was grand.  That part of Copenhagen is the most adorable place ever.  I thoroughly enjoyed it.  

Kim is doing really well! He is still trying to stop smoking and drinking coffee, but it's coming.  He is still the happiest person I know and loves to come to church! He is basically totally independent at church now, so that is super cool.  Boy am I grateful for Kim.

We also had a great appointment with a couple from Iran! They even came to church! It was a bit of a struggle because our translation system was having some problems so I ended up having to translate in their ears, but it all worked out in the end.  They really enjoyed it and they said that they will come back next week! 

Another cool miracle we had was meeting our two new friends, Christian and Christian.  They are two young men that were interested in hearing about who we are.  So we talked with them and they asked wonderful questions, some of which I couldn't really answer.  But they are super cool.  One of the Christian's has parents that are both Priests in the Danish Church, so he's got a pretty thorough knowledge of Christianity.  We had a great conversation with them and they are both excited to read the Book of Mormon.  

Also, we got transfer calls.  I have been split from my dear Sister Thorpe and am now companions with Sister Calame from Switzerland!! She's really cool and we already get along super well.  This is going to be a great transfer.  

Tak for jeres støtte og kærlighed.  Jeg holder meget af jer! 

Ha' en god uge!
Mkh, Søster Esplin
raya.esplin@myldsmail.net









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