Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Chateau de Chillon
August 27, 2012
Hello sweet family of mine.
How are you? Did Michael start school yet? When is this baby gunna come? What will her name be?
Who misses me?
These are all questions that you should be reflecting upon because I asked them :)
So. Yes I went to the Chillon Castle again. And yes it was super. We were able to spend more time there because we left earlier this morning. I got to see some things and read things that I didnt get to see before. Its so crazy how the people used to live in the Middle Ages. As we saw the amour of the knights, I told my companions that I am so happy I did not live in that time. Not really my style. None the less its a great experience to see a piece of history like that. It wasnt even THAT long ago. In comparison to Christ time, or Noah, or Adam and Eve. Can you believe that the time on earth is just a glimpse of eternity. WOW.
Anyway. Questions were asked which I am happy about because I feel like I have some direction for my email.
Amis. Our amis are doing well. We have three that are more serious than the others. The women are somewhat impossible to see. We had some cool experiences this week. Our friend Amon. Love him. He is from Nigeria. He speaks english. We first met him when he came to a rdv with another ami, Victor. He loves God so much and is so believing. We have been taking it rather slow, but he is just eating up the gospel. At our most recent rdv he said that something he hoped for (something he learned in church), is to have the Priesthood. He said that that was his goal and he was working to attain it. After having a good rdv with him I asked him if he had any questions. He thought deeply and then in a quiet voice asked, can I be baptised? Oh my heart leaped for joy. We then talked more about that and the things he must change before his baptism. He is more than willing to work for this because he knows that the church is true. He says that it is his "destiny" to be in this church! Please pray for him.
Other things that have happened. We have our mini missionary. She is great. Soeur L. She is a convert of a little over a year and wow she has such a strong testimony. Its really cool to see such a wonderful "product" of the missionary work done here in my mission! She is studying in Aix and she wants to finish her studies before her mission so it will be a little bit of time before she leaves but she is great. She comes from Guyane....not sure on spelling. Little country in South America, french speaking. Its been very different to be with three and sometimes its hard for me because they are both french speakers and so its easier for them to talk to each other. I am sure thats how the french feel around a bunch of Americans. But its okay. I continue to learn a lot of different words everyday.
Anyway. Life is good. I think I may have received inspiration for a business idea I have for when i get home. That is not important for the moment but it is cool.
This week, two days we have a huge zone conference with three zones, including ours, and Elder and Sister T. SUPER excited. Going to Lyon for that. Other wise nothing else big to tell.
I love you all and pray for you all. Do what is right and follow the light.
Love,
Soeur Addis
Hello sweet family of mine.
How are you? Did Michael start school yet? When is this baby gunna come? What will her name be?
Who misses me?
These are all questions that you should be reflecting upon because I asked them :)
So. Yes I went to the Chillon Castle again. And yes it was super. We were able to spend more time there because we left earlier this morning. I got to see some things and read things that I didnt get to see before. Its so crazy how the people used to live in the Middle Ages. As we saw the amour of the knights, I told my companions that I am so happy I did not live in that time. Not really my style. None the less its a great experience to see a piece of history like that. It wasnt even THAT long ago. In comparison to Christ time, or Noah, or Adam and Eve. Can you believe that the time on earth is just a glimpse of eternity. WOW.
Anyway. Questions were asked which I am happy about because I feel like I have some direction for my email.
Amis. Our amis are doing well. We have three that are more serious than the others. The women are somewhat impossible to see. We had some cool experiences this week. Our friend Amon. Love him. He is from Nigeria. He speaks english. We first met him when he came to a rdv with another ami, Victor. He loves God so much and is so believing. We have been taking it rather slow, but he is just eating up the gospel. At our most recent rdv he said that something he hoped for (something he learned in church), is to have the Priesthood. He said that that was his goal and he was working to attain it. After having a good rdv with him I asked him if he had any questions. He thought deeply and then in a quiet voice asked, can I be baptised? Oh my heart leaped for joy. We then talked more about that and the things he must change before his baptism. He is more than willing to work for this because he knows that the church is true. He says that it is his "destiny" to be in this church! Please pray for him.
Other things that have happened. We have our mini missionary. She is great. Soeur L. She is a convert of a little over a year and wow she has such a strong testimony. Its really cool to see such a wonderful "product" of the missionary work done here in my mission! She is studying in Aix and she wants to finish her studies before her mission so it will be a little bit of time before she leaves but she is great. She comes from Guyane....not sure on spelling. Little country in South America, french speaking. Its been very different to be with three and sometimes its hard for me because they are both french speakers and so its easier for them to talk to each other. I am sure thats how the french feel around a bunch of Americans. But its okay. I continue to learn a lot of different words everyday.
Anyway. Life is good. I think I may have received inspiration for a business idea I have for when i get home. That is not important for the moment but it is cool.
This week, two days we have a huge zone conference with three zones, including ours, and Elder and Sister T. SUPER excited. Going to Lyon for that. Other wise nothing else big to tell.
I love you all and pray for you all. Do what is right and follow the light.
Love,
Soeur Addis
Happy Birthday Allison
August 20, 2012
I know I am far away but a big happy birthday from Switzerland. Its rare that the actual birthday falls on a p-day so consider yourself lucky :)
How are you fam bam? I am doing okay. Its super hot, and it has been hot for the last several days. It will continue to be hot until wednesday or something like that.
This week has been a week of change for us. It started when we got a call around wednesday last week that we would be receiving a mini missionary that will be with us for two weeks. She arrives today. Her name is Sr. N and she is from Aix-en-Provence, FRANCE. She was baptized May 2011 so its a little over a year. I dont know anything else about her except that she is great and she is considering going on a mission. Therefore this is a big responsibility so that she will have a wonderful experience and decide to serve a mission! We are very excited and pleased that President Roney has chosen us to do this.
The second call came Friday evenning. APs again. Thought it would be something concerning our mini missionary. But it was bad news. We were asked to leave Lausanne and attend the ward in Renens, just right next door. I may have teared up while talking to Elder G. about how this is going to work. Mostly because we were not able to see the members in Lausanne at church to tell them about the change. We were happy to find out however that we will still be working in Lausanne and with the members. Its just more responsibilty to work with two wards. Thankfully, Renens is a great ward with awesome members. They were SO grateful to have the sisters back in their ward, it was only three weeks without missionaires but I guess it was a long three weeks. Anyway, like I said it was a week of change. But change is almost always good! I am grateful to be able to meet even more members here in Switzerland. I will have you know that I have now served in 3 of the 4 villes in switzerland where sisters serve. The other is two other wards in Geneve. The sisters there work with both the english ward and french ward. Maybe by the end I will be able to say that I have served in all the villes possible in Switzerland.
Something that I asked myself yesterday at church is, who am I to be blessed to be born into the gospel of Jesus Christ? There are BILLIONS of people that have lived, are living and will live on the earth and I have been blessed to know the gospel of Jesus Christ since the day I was born. Why am I so blessed and others are not. Why was I born into a family that was members of the church and others struggle day in and day out to know who if there is even a purpose to this life? What a wonderful blessing it really is to have a knowledge of this gospel and a testimony that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the Lords church here on the earth.
Anyway not much more to say about this week. It was good. I love the Lord. I am trying more and more everyday. Ate with an American family yesterday but talked half the time in french so my companion would understand. They are awesome. The mom even bought us a bag of groceries. So sweet. I hope everyone is doing well and loving life. Loved the pictures and the story about addison and her diaper. Also I am glad that Addison is enjoying an old purse of mine. It looks cuter on her anyway :) How did she get that by the way?
Lots of Love,
Soeur Addis
Monday, August 13, 2012
Sunshine in My Soul
Hi. How are you? Are you smiling? I hope you're smiling now because if your not you are probably in a bad mood. Choose right now to be happy. To smile. and Smile BIG AND BRIGHT because you are reading an email from someone that loves you very much.
Now that you are smiling and happy I am going to fill you in on why I am so happy. I am happy because I am a personal servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. I walk around all day talking to people, and teaching them about Jesus Christ, and helping people realize there is a purpose for our life here on earth. My life is simple but so rewarding. I love this work and I love being here in Switzerland. Because I love this work so much I am super excited for WHITNEY KELLY and her mission call to ROMANIA. I know that it is exactly where the Lord wants her to be and that she will do amazing things there. Whitney, I love you and I can't wait for you to experience the joys of serving the Lord. Anyone else that reads this and is thinking about going on a mission... do it. You will never regret it.
Somehow time always runs out faster than I think because I have to read emails and then write president and things like that so sorry if I dont answer questions or address everything that is necessary.
This week was good. I cannot really complain. The sun has been shinning, the ward members are showing lots of love, and our amis are continuing forward. We have two amis that we see every week about three times a week and they come to church. Victor and Amon, they are nigerian and speak english. They are learning slowly and are feeling the influence of the spirit in their lives. Right now we cannot fix them baptismal dates but they are getting closer and closer to the waters of baptism. Please pray for them that they will make good choices and find a good job :) Other amis are Sylvie and Mikael. Sylvie has been very sick and we havent seen her in over a month but were able to see her this week because she started feeling better. Please pray for her that she will have good enough health so we can continue to teach her and that she can come to church. Mikael is great too. We have had good lessons with him and he wants to be baptised but he cannot come to church because he works only on the weekends. Please pray for him to find a new job or to work in the afternoon on sunday so he can come to church. Our other amis we havent seen because they are on vacation or things are just slow with them. We will be seeing the family again tonight. We are doing to teach them the plan of salvation since that seemed to be a concern. We are praying that all will go well.
Congratulations to the Carter family, Sam Amy Gracie and Gary for their little addition. I bet she is so cute. Loved the card from Mom that was signed by the Jessops, Zulick and Swind (I think, couldnt really read the handwriting).
Caroline.. I will write you a letter to answer your question because the experience I want to share will take some time. Mom or someone in family. I am in need of a convertor for a three prong plug to a two prong plug. I think we probably have one around the house, could you send that to me please! Also I know mom has body in a box... the jillian michales thing, could you send that too since I cannot work out to dvds that will give me some good ideas of what I could work out and be able to change it up frequently.
Otherwise I think all is well. I love you all very much and am getting excited for this new little baby girl to come, even though I wont see her right away. Hang in there Tom. I know Allie is probably driving you nuts ;) No but seriously. Hang in there Allie. She will be coming sooner than you know! Have an awesome week!
Love,
Soeur Kimberly Addis
Now that you are smiling and happy I am going to fill you in on why I am so happy. I am happy because I am a personal servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. I walk around all day talking to people, and teaching them about Jesus Christ, and helping people realize there is a purpose for our life here on earth. My life is simple but so rewarding. I love this work and I love being here in Switzerland. Because I love this work so much I am super excited for WHITNEY KELLY and her mission call to ROMANIA. I know that it is exactly where the Lord wants her to be and that she will do amazing things there. Whitney, I love you and I can't wait for you to experience the joys of serving the Lord. Anyone else that reads this and is thinking about going on a mission... do it. You will never regret it.
Somehow time always runs out faster than I think because I have to read emails and then write president and things like that so sorry if I dont answer questions or address everything that is necessary.
This week was good. I cannot really complain. The sun has been shinning, the ward members are showing lots of love, and our amis are continuing forward. We have two amis that we see every week about three times a week and they come to church. Victor and Amon, they are nigerian and speak english. They are learning slowly and are feeling the influence of the spirit in their lives. Right now we cannot fix them baptismal dates but they are getting closer and closer to the waters of baptism. Please pray for them that they will make good choices and find a good job :) Other amis are Sylvie and Mikael. Sylvie has been very sick and we havent seen her in over a month but were able to see her this week because she started feeling better. Please pray for her that she will have good enough health so we can continue to teach her and that she can come to church. Mikael is great too. We have had good lessons with him and he wants to be baptised but he cannot come to church because he works only on the weekends. Please pray for him to find a new job or to work in the afternoon on sunday so he can come to church. Our other amis we havent seen because they are on vacation or things are just slow with them. We will be seeing the family again tonight. We are doing to teach them the plan of salvation since that seemed to be a concern. We are praying that all will go well.
Congratulations to the Carter family, Sam Amy Gracie and Gary for their little addition. I bet she is so cute. Loved the card from Mom that was signed by the Jessops, Zulick and Swind (I think, couldnt really read the handwriting).
Caroline.. I will write you a letter to answer your question because the experience I want to share will take some time. Mom or someone in family. I am in need of a convertor for a three prong plug to a two prong plug. I think we probably have one around the house, could you send that to me please! Also I know mom has body in a box... the jillian michales thing, could you send that too since I cannot work out to dvds that will give me some good ideas of what I could work out and be able to change it up frequently.
Otherwise I think all is well. I love you all very much and am getting excited for this new little baby girl to come, even though I wont see her right away. Hang in there Tom. I know Allie is probably driving you nuts ;) No but seriously. Hang in there Allie. She will be coming sooner than you know! Have an awesome week!
Love,
Soeur Kimberly Addis
Short but Sweet
August 6, 2012
Hi. Its me. I dont know what to tell you today. I had a good week. I love my companion. I am speaking a lot of french. I mean a lot of french. Almost all the time with her and then the only time I speak english is when we are teaching in english or if there is someone who doesnt speak french. So yeah. Its not bad at all though. Its starting to come more naturally. I still sometimes realize there is vocabulary that I dont know but besides that its good.
The work is moving here in Lausanne. We have some great potentials this week. We actually just had somewhat of a lesson with a family that Sr. Echols contacted before she left. The husband is not very believing but he is somewhat open and the wife is believing and very willing to learn. They have two children, a boy and girl. The son was at a friends house playing so we havent met him yet but the daughter is so cute. She is two years old and five months and she is a talker, reminds me of Addison. Sometimes its especially hard for me to understand her because a baby speaking french is not the easiest thing to translate but she was very sweet. They seem to have potential. He drank two or three beers during the lesson. That was a first for me haha. So word of wisdom will be something but we have little things to work on with them to start. Such as for the father, the fact that God exists and the plan of salvation. For the wife it will be more of the fact that we have a living prophet here on the earth today and modern day revelation. Mais bref, this could be the family that I have been waiting for for nine months.
So yes I had a good week and we have a busy week ahead. Thursday I will be going to the doctor for my knee. Its not any worse but it still is giving me problems. Mom... its not my shoes, I have changed them. Tomorrow we will having district meeting which is normally on thursday but we are having a special training. Other exciting news about this transfer is that Elder Teixeira will be at our zone conferences. Pretty cool. Then I dont think I said this but Elder Anderson will be coming to the mission in November. We are excited here in the France Lyon Mission.
I dont have any other cool news. I love you family and was happy to see that everyone is doing well. That new baby is so close to being here I cant even believe it. I wish I would be home to see her but that will have to wait. May God be with you as you continue in your daily lives.
Love,
Soeur Kimberly Addis
Une Mutation de Plus
July 30, 2012
I love being in tune with the spirit. This past week I had been thinking, after seeing many members, that it would be very important to update the member things we have in the apartment, and then today that was a challenge that President Roney gave to us. I have learned in my mission that when you already think of something and then leaders say that it should be done, that means that it was the spirit prompting you and that you have in line with the spirit in order to receive those promptings. I love that. It happened last transfer too with our challenge from President to serve and get to know the members better. What a great feeling knowing that I am living worthly to know what the Lord wants for the France Lyon Mission.
The other night while I was falling asleep Sr. Paoli and Sr. Echols were talking, the two that went home, and they were saying that they were sad they were going home because they would not have the same spirit that the missionaries have and that they would never again have the same calling as an apostle. That really struck me. I realized how much I love having this special spirit with me all the time and how I really want to soak up this time I have here because I know it passes too fast. It already has. I love being a missionary.
So I am sure you are dying to know. Yes transfers were today and I am still in Lausanne but with a new companion. Soeur Tinorua. She is tahitian. She speaks very little english. I am speaking a lot of french. I love it. I really hope my french will improve now that I have a francophone companion. I love her already and cant wait for the wonderful miracles we will see together. Its weird because the Renens Sisters, who we normally live with, their area closed and so now we have the apartment just for two of us. It will be an adjustment because I have gotten used to being around a lot of people and never having time to shower or do what I want but now it will be great! I will miss having another companionship there but it will be nice at the same time.
Other mission news. As I said we visited lots of members these past two weeks, something President had challenged us to do. While we were with them we served them. On very hot day we were at a members house and we weeded their cobble stone drive way. Dad you would be proud. At first I was not very happy. There were so many other things we could have done to serve them but this was the thing chosen. I had gloves on that were too big for me and the ground was very dry so I wasnt getting anything out. I kept getting more and more frustrated. Finally I took off my gloves and started ripping those things out of the ground.It wasnt as hard after we soaked the ground and I took off my gloves and I actually got happier as I was serving and both Sr. Echols and I didnt want to stop when the members said it was time for them to take us home. We were on a roll we wanted to finish. Even though I hate weeding that day, it was not so bad because I saw how much the members appreciated it! She even brought us out popsicles, water, and umbrellas to try and shade us while working in the heat of the day. It was wonderful! Dad, learn from this story. When I get home and you ask me to weed, make sure you have popsicles handy :)
Other stories from the week. We found two new amis this week. Francophones! A mom and daughter. But this week they are on vacation. Boo. But next week hopefully we will be seeing them again. The seem great and very open to understand more about what God wants for them. I really want to find people that are ready for baptism. I was in Geneve today to pick up Sr. Tinorua from the gare and I saw all my old collegues from Geneve and there were SIX baptisms there this weekend. Three in Saleve, found from porting, A mother and two of her children, and then three in the spanish ward. We had 17 this weekend in the mission. That is the most I have ever seen since I have been here. Its really amazing. There are people prepared here we MUST find them!
Oh and like I said I was in Geneva today and oh my gosh, I didnt realize how much I missed that place until I was there. Ah Geneve me manque beaucoup! AND I talked to Sr. Lala on the phone today because she was at the mission office when I needed to talk to someone there. Ah I love her so much. Today was just such a great day. I hope you are having just as wonderful a time as I am! 26 Missionaires will go home tomorrow morning and 16 will arrive tomorrow afternoon. I am so grateful to have known many of those missionaries and pray that they will remember forever their mission and what they have learned.
By the way: Addison, Liam, and Lotte are getting way too big. I dont know how much I like it. I got two cards from mom today and a letter from Grandma Bobbie, which I loved. Cant believe Susie is going to be a senior this year and is looking at colleges! Time really does pass to fast. Especially when I am not home to see it. -- 1 Août, La fête de Suisse!! Also Happy Birthday to Allie Merrill, je t'aime trop :)
I better get going but know that I love you all and pray for you all the time. Keep doing what you know is right and always strive to be better.
Love
Soeur Kimberly Addis
I love being in tune with the spirit. This past week I had been thinking, after seeing many members, that it would be very important to update the member things we have in the apartment, and then today that was a challenge that President Roney gave to us. I have learned in my mission that when you already think of something and then leaders say that it should be done, that means that it was the spirit prompting you and that you have in line with the spirit in order to receive those promptings. I love that. It happened last transfer too with our challenge from President to serve and get to know the members better. What a great feeling knowing that I am living worthly to know what the Lord wants for the France Lyon Mission.
The other night while I was falling asleep Sr. Paoli and Sr. Echols were talking, the two that went home, and they were saying that they were sad they were going home because they would not have the same spirit that the missionaries have and that they would never again have the same calling as an apostle. That really struck me. I realized how much I love having this special spirit with me all the time and how I really want to soak up this time I have here because I know it passes too fast. It already has. I love being a missionary.
So I am sure you are dying to know. Yes transfers were today and I am still in Lausanne but with a new companion. Soeur Tinorua. She is tahitian. She speaks very little english. I am speaking a lot of french. I love it. I really hope my french will improve now that I have a francophone companion. I love her already and cant wait for the wonderful miracles we will see together. Its weird because the Renens Sisters, who we normally live with, their area closed and so now we have the apartment just for two of us. It will be an adjustment because I have gotten used to being around a lot of people and never having time to shower or do what I want but now it will be great! I will miss having another companionship there but it will be nice at the same time.
Other mission news. As I said we visited lots of members these past two weeks, something President had challenged us to do. While we were with them we served them. On very hot day we were at a members house and we weeded their cobble stone drive way. Dad you would be proud. At first I was not very happy. There were so many other things we could have done to serve them but this was the thing chosen. I had gloves on that were too big for me and the ground was very dry so I wasnt getting anything out. I kept getting more and more frustrated. Finally I took off my gloves and started ripping those things out of the ground.It wasnt as hard after we soaked the ground and I took off my gloves and I actually got happier as I was serving and both Sr. Echols and I didnt want to stop when the members said it was time for them to take us home. We were on a roll we wanted to finish. Even though I hate weeding that day, it was not so bad because I saw how much the members appreciated it! She even brought us out popsicles, water, and umbrellas to try and shade us while working in the heat of the day. It was wonderful! Dad, learn from this story. When I get home and you ask me to weed, make sure you have popsicles handy :)
Other stories from the week. We found two new amis this week. Francophones! A mom and daughter. But this week they are on vacation. Boo. But next week hopefully we will be seeing them again. The seem great and very open to understand more about what God wants for them. I really want to find people that are ready for baptism. I was in Geneve today to pick up Sr. Tinorua from the gare and I saw all my old collegues from Geneve and there were SIX baptisms there this weekend. Three in Saleve, found from porting, A mother and two of her children, and then three in the spanish ward. We had 17 this weekend in the mission. That is the most I have ever seen since I have been here. Its really amazing. There are people prepared here we MUST find them!
Oh and like I said I was in Geneva today and oh my gosh, I didnt realize how much I missed that place until I was there. Ah Geneve me manque beaucoup! AND I talked to Sr. Lala on the phone today because she was at the mission office when I needed to talk to someone there. Ah I love her so much. Today was just such a great day. I hope you are having just as wonderful a time as I am! 26 Missionaires will go home tomorrow morning and 16 will arrive tomorrow afternoon. I am so grateful to have known many of those missionaries and pray that they will remember forever their mission and what they have learned.
By the way: Addison, Liam, and Lotte are getting way too big. I dont know how much I like it. I got two cards from mom today and a letter from Grandma Bobbie, which I loved. Cant believe Susie is going to be a senior this year and is looking at colleges! Time really does pass to fast. Especially when I am not home to see it. -- 1 Août, La fête de Suisse!! Also Happy Birthday to Allie Merrill, je t'aime trop :)
I better get going but know that I love you all and pray for you all the time. Keep doing what you know is right and always strive to be better.
Love
Soeur Kimberly Addis
I Can't Believe My Life Sometimes
July 23, 2012
Did you know that I have been blessed to serve in one of the coolest places in the world? Well now you know. Not only did I have a great week full of service, love, and teaching the gospel, but today I went to a chocolate factory, cheese factory, and a castle, with a little village. It was so awesome. We didnt have enough time for the tour at the cheese factory or château so I will have to go back with my next companion, if I stay here, but the tour at the chocolate factory was super cool. It was almost like a ride at Disney world, but not so much crazy movement. Anyway, my life is pretty cool and I get to live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world. HUGE BLESSING. I cannot wait to bring you all back here to show you all the cool stuff. If the little kids were to come, they will love it.
Hate to cut that adventure short but I have ten minutes to finish writing because the trains to get to the places today took a little bit longer than expected. So this week was good. Our new ami Chantale, we did not get to see this past week but hopefully we will see her next week. She was found by the other Sisters and the day they found her she had started a fast that she would be able to come closer to God and then she talked to the Sisters and saw on the book of Mormon where it says, Another Testament of Jesus Christ and immediately gave her information. Kind of super cool. The Lord works Miracles. Then this week we had a rdv with one of our African amis, actually all of our amis are African, all the men speak english, all the women speak french, so we teach a lot in english. Anyway we had a rdv with an ami Victor, who I love. And he brought one of his friends with him, Amon, and Amon came to church this past weekend and he is great too. Africans love talking about Jesus and knowing how to better follow him. Its pretty cool. Its hard because we definitely teach in english way more than french so my french has been kind of slacking so this week sr. Echols and I have made a goal to only speak french, unless we have to teach in english. Its been good, sometimes i forget but I can feel that it is helping me improve more.
By the way, today I bought a Suisse Flag. Did you know they are square? How often do you see that? Its super cool. Then I bought a water bottle with all different cows on it, that are made of things that represent switzerland. Then as I told Mom, from the Chocolate factory I bought old fashion posters, that i believe were used as ads, from the Chocolate factory. They will one day be framed and hang in my house. I love them. One day when I get home I will have to post pictures of them so you can enjoy them as much as I do.
HUGE APPOLOGY to dad because I did not say Happy Birthday last week. I definitely thought about you all day and I hope you had a great day. Transfers are next monday, already, so I will have a new companion. Getting excited change every six weeks is crazy. It makes everything go by so fast. I hope everyone is doing well. I feel like I forgot something but who knows. That baby in Allison is probably getting really big now. Send pictures or something. I love you all and hope you have the most wonderful week. Always remember that if you really know the church is true you should want to share it with others. Dont be selfish, be a missionary.
Love,
Sr Addis
Did you know that I have been blessed to serve in one of the coolest places in the world? Well now you know. Not only did I have a great week full of service, love, and teaching the gospel, but today I went to a chocolate factory, cheese factory, and a castle, with a little village. It was so awesome. We didnt have enough time for the tour at the cheese factory or château so I will have to go back with my next companion, if I stay here, but the tour at the chocolate factory was super cool. It was almost like a ride at Disney world, but not so much crazy movement. Anyway, my life is pretty cool and I get to live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world. HUGE BLESSING. I cannot wait to bring you all back here to show you all the cool stuff. If the little kids were to come, they will love it.
Hate to cut that adventure short but I have ten minutes to finish writing because the trains to get to the places today took a little bit longer than expected. So this week was good. Our new ami Chantale, we did not get to see this past week but hopefully we will see her next week. She was found by the other Sisters and the day they found her she had started a fast that she would be able to come closer to God and then she talked to the Sisters and saw on the book of Mormon where it says, Another Testament of Jesus Christ and immediately gave her information. Kind of super cool. The Lord works Miracles. Then this week we had a rdv with one of our African amis, actually all of our amis are African, all the men speak english, all the women speak french, so we teach a lot in english. Anyway we had a rdv with an ami Victor, who I love. And he brought one of his friends with him, Amon, and Amon came to church this past weekend and he is great too. Africans love talking about Jesus and knowing how to better follow him. Its pretty cool. Its hard because we definitely teach in english way more than french so my french has been kind of slacking so this week sr. Echols and I have made a goal to only speak french, unless we have to teach in english. Its been good, sometimes i forget but I can feel that it is helping me improve more.
By the way, today I bought a Suisse Flag. Did you know they are square? How often do you see that? Its super cool. Then I bought a water bottle with all different cows on it, that are made of things that represent switzerland. Then as I told Mom, from the Chocolate factory I bought old fashion posters, that i believe were used as ads, from the Chocolate factory. They will one day be framed and hang in my house. I love them. One day when I get home I will have to post pictures of them so you can enjoy them as much as I do.
HUGE APPOLOGY to dad because I did not say Happy Birthday last week. I definitely thought about you all day and I hope you had a great day. Transfers are next monday, already, so I will have a new companion. Getting excited change every six weeks is crazy. It makes everything go by so fast. I hope everyone is doing well. I feel like I forgot something but who knows. That baby in Allison is probably getting really big now. Send pictures or something. I love you all and hope you have the most wonderful week. Always remember that if you really know the church is true you should want to share it with others. Dont be selfish, be a missionary.
Love,
Sr Addis
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