Date: 09-04-2017
Companion: Sister Vanderplas
Area: Vancouver East Stake, Fairway Village Ward
Dear friends and loved Ones,
This week we spent Tuesday through Saturday at the STL`s and Lakeridge Sisters Apartment. Sister Schott had a lot of company due to a wedding this weekend. The wedding was for Molly Finn who served her mission in the WVM.
We had a fun week in the apartment except I missed my wonderful bed at Sister Schott's house. Tuesday we helped some people move in the Forest Home Ward. We worked all morning then had lunch and then worked till 3. We had dinner at the Bishops. They are hilarious! I just laughed all through dinner. They are the BEST I love them so MUCH!
Then on Wednesday we had District meeting. I LOVE district meeting so much. I am so inspired after these meetings. I learned the importance of prayer and having that personal revelation that God is there and he is listening and cares about me! Even if you have that revelation that He is there He will witness to you again and again, we just need to ask.
Later that night we went to see the President. It was great to visit with him! We met with the Ward Young Women later that night and helped them with their personal progress it was fun to be with them and learn more about each of them in a deeper more meaningful way.
Then Thursday we served at the worm farm. Always fun but we stink when we are done. Thursday and Friday we had exchanges with the STL`s, best part of the day was when I saw Michael! WOOP WOOP WOOP!!!! The stls work in the YSA (young single adults) ward and michael is now in YSA. He was my first convert back in Walnutty Groovey! He came to sand volleyball and I was able to talk with him for a little bit. It was way fun to see him again and he's doing fantastic! We also got to go to dinner at the Bowers house. They were in Walnut Grove as well. I love everyone from Walnut Grove!
Friday we helped Sister Schott set up for the wedding. We didn't get to stay long because we went to the Temple with an investigator from the YSA ward. Standing outside of the temple was so amazing and the spirit is always strong and I love it so much. The Portland temple is so beautiful and I love it lots!
Saturday happened and then there was transfer news. I am so glad I get to stay in Fairway Village and I don't feel like my work here is done. Sunday's are always great. The Ells came to church we were happy to see them. They are coming more regularly. This is great to see. We need to figure out a time we can see them as one works graveyard and the other works during the day. We will get it worked out.
Then we had a really good dinner at the Lovato's. And the biggest thing that happened this week happened at dinner that night. We sat down and I saw it. It was glowing. The Mac and Cheese it was glorious. Truly a work of art. I felt Gods spirit as I indulged myself on the magnificent dish.
Well this is all I have today. I love you all and miss you but I know this is where I need to be at this time in my life I am learning so much about myself, the Gospel, and I am drawing nearer to my Savior and Heavenly Father daily. Study, prayer and continual searching the scriptures is key to grow ones testimonies. I know my Heavenly Father loves me and is supporting me through all my trials as I do my best to serve the people in the WVM.
Till next week.....over and out.
Love you all,
Sister Emma Hansen
Hahah lolz. Okay to be honest, that was sister Schott. And me writing a little bit. If y'all can guess what part I wrote I will give you 2 quarters.
Anyway. Most of what she said is basically what happened. I want to expound on a couple of things though.
Till next week.....over and out.
Love you all,
Sister Emma Hansen
Hahah lolz. Okay to be honest, that was sister Schott. And me writing a little bit. If y'all can guess what part I wrote I will give you 2 quarters.
Anyway. Most of what she said is basically what happened. I want to expound on a couple of things though.
District meeting: holy cow. We talked about the role of prayer in someone's conversion and why it's important for someone to pray. We did a role play and this was a really cool experience for me. I was the investigator in this role play and sister O'very and Adams were the missionaries. Basically, what ended up happening is they got me to pray, and imagine God was standing before me, and they asked me to ask Him if he was there for me. And let me just say, I already had this witness that God was there for me, but doing this, I felt the spirit so strong and it was incredible to feel His love for me.
Michael: we went on a two day exchange with the stls and I was in the YSA ward the entire time. Getting to see Michael was such a tender mercy. He talked about going on a mission and how he was excited to serve. I also got to see the Tellez family and holy cow I love them all so much.
Temple trip: the Temple is the best place in the world. If you ever need time to just feel some calm and peace, go stand on the Temple grounds.
Transfers: my little girl is being transferred! She's too good for the training life. She's moving on to bigger and better things. But sister Townsend is coming here to Fairway Village! I'm excited to work with her. she's fantastic and I love her!
Mac and cheese: glorious. Nuff said.
A cool experience that I had this morning was reading the talk "of things that matter most" by Elder Utchdorf in October 2010 general conference. He talks about how some people move at a fast pace when they're going through turbulence and don't feel as though they're doing enough. He talks about simplifying. It is through the basic principles of the gospel that we can overcome anything. When we over complicate something, that's when we experience turbulence and our ultimate downfall. Focusing on the basics is what will help is grow and become more Christ like. Focusing on Christ. On his love. And what that means for us. That's what I challenge all of you to focus on this week. Stop with all the chaos and the madness. Focus on Christ for one second, and go from there. Get down on your knees. Imagine God standing face to face with you, and ask Him if he's there for you. Write me an email and tell me how you feel after.
I know this gospel is true. I know Jesus is my Savior and Redeemer. Without him, I am nothing. But with Him, I can be the instrument that He needs me to be. He will calm and help anyone through anything they need. I'm grateful I have this knowledge and I get to share it with others. Let us all realize how fortunate we are to have this knowledge and realize how fortunate our friends could be if only we would share this knowledge with them. It might be the only time they hear something so true.
Sorry this email was so long! But remember to
Michael: we went on a two day exchange with the stls and I was in the YSA ward the entire time. Getting to see Michael was such a tender mercy. He talked about going on a mission and how he was excited to serve. I also got to see the Tellez family and holy cow I love them all so much.
Temple trip: the Temple is the best place in the world. If you ever need time to just feel some calm and peace, go stand on the Temple grounds.
Transfers: my little girl is being transferred! She's too good for the training life. She's moving on to bigger and better things. But sister Townsend is coming here to Fairway Village! I'm excited to work with her. she's fantastic and I love her!
Mac and cheese: glorious. Nuff said.
A cool experience that I had this morning was reading the talk "of things that matter most" by Elder Utchdorf in October 2010 general conference. He talks about how some people move at a fast pace when they're going through turbulence and don't feel as though they're doing enough. He talks about simplifying. It is through the basic principles of the gospel that we can overcome anything. When we over complicate something, that's when we experience turbulence and our ultimate downfall. Focusing on the basics is what will help is grow and become more Christ like. Focusing on Christ. On his love. And what that means for us. That's what I challenge all of you to focus on this week. Stop with all the chaos and the madness. Focus on Christ for one second, and go from there. Get down on your knees. Imagine God standing face to face with you, and ask Him if he's there for you. Write me an email and tell me how you feel after.
I know this gospel is true. I know Jesus is my Savior and Redeemer. Without him, I am nothing. But with Him, I can be the instrument that He needs me to be. He will calm and help anyone through anything they need. I'm grateful I have this knowledge and I get to share it with others. Let us all realize how fortunate we are to have this knowledge and realize how fortunate our friends could be if only we would share this knowledge with them. It might be the only time they hear something so true.
Sorry this email was so long! But remember to
☀️FIND JOY☀️
- Sister Emma Hansen
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