Chapter 28: Wait, It's April...

Hello everyone! Happy late Easter! 


So many fun and exciting things happened this week! We got to do service for a member in the ward that hasn't been open to the missionaries in the past, and it was really good. We pulled weeds and he taught us about gardening, so if you need a gardener... don't ask me because I will probably still kill everything, but I could tell you some tips and tricks. He also let us take two of his orange Starburst flavored sparkling ice bottles, which are so good and I would definitely recommend. 


We had an Easter concert at the Visitors' Center and a lot of people came and some missionaries brought their friends! It turned out really good and the Spirit was so strong.


Yesterday, we were able to have dinner and family home evening with a Marshallese family, the Lakjohns. They actually forgot they were feeding us dinner, but Sister Lakjohn had a meal whipped up in no time at all. She served us two big plates full, and then Brother Lakjohn brought over two huge bowls of fruit, so I almost had to roll down the stairs after. But they have a mix of people in their home, including members, nonmembers and inactive members, and they all participated in family home evening! It was awesome! 


Spiritual Thought: a verse that I love from the Book of Mormon is Ether 12:27 and it says:


"And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them."


I have seen the truthfulness of this scripture so much during my time as a missionary. I have so many weaknesses, but as I have come to Jesus Christ and tried to become better with his help, I have seen some of my weaknesses become strong. 


I love you all! Have a good week and smile because Jesus loves you! 


Love, 
- Sister Willie


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- Tualatin Zone 
- orange drink
- My Sisters 
- Pretty view



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