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Week 8

Wow what a flipping rough week honestly! I feel like I have been challenged every second of this week and man... there were so many times I thought to myself- Well I could just go home and wait until Canadas borders open. Hahaha. But nopeee. I was never told or promised that a mission would be easy, in fact I was always told otherwise!! Haha! So don't worry, I'm staying tough out here !! We are put through so many challenges in our lives, but thats to test, strengthen, and refine our faith. Everything we go through is for our own good and all of it allows us to reach our potential and who God sees/wants/needs us to be. Unfortuneately, people (whether it be our own friends, family, companions, strangers, etc) can get in our path, scrape it up, leave a few rocks, maybe boulders ;) , create a ditch or two here and there which can cause our path to seem more difficult. But God has never sent us blindly on this path, He has given us Christ as an example and the Holy Ghost as a guide. Trust in Him, trust in His power, and walk boldy on the path He's laid out for you. Remember you are never alone! Just like Elder Holland said, "because Jesus walked such a long, lonely path utterly alone, we do not have to do so." ☆

other than that, not much to say... had some good lessons and I got some yummy dinners and lunches from our friends so God is taking care of me and providing my means when I need it most. To end more excitedly, Charles baptism is tomorrow !!


love you all, have a good week :) 


sister fin <3 







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