Its getting cold now! But my comp and I are toasty warm in our nice winter jackets
Hi mom :) and Family November 21, 2014
Thanks for the inspirational quote! It’s
so true! This week, I had an experience with that quote.
"When we are grateful to God in our circumstances, we can experience gentle peace in the midst of tribulation. In grief, we can still lift up our hearts in praise. In pain, we can glory in Christ’s Atonement. In the cold of bitter sorrow, we can experience the closeness and warmth of heaven’s embrace. We sometimes think that being grateful is what we do after our problems are solved, but how terribly shortsighted that is. How much of life do we miss by waiting to see the rainbow before thanking God that there is rain?"
President Uchtorf
It was late at night
and we were walking home from a meeting with our investigator (Oyoun Belig) She
is so ready to get baptized and we just finished all the lessons, so she is
ready. But, She had not received permission from her husband. I was so sad! As
we were walking in the freezing cold and the smoke was all around us, I just
was feeling pretty down in the dumps. I hate this cold I thought. then, all of
the sudden, a light snow started to fall. and because of contrast of the dark
smoke in the air, I could see each flake almost perfectly. And, In that moment,
I decided to be grateful for that beautiful snow and grateful for the
opportunity I had to meet and teach Oyoun Belig. And from that night on, my
companion and I prayed with faith that she would receive permission from her
husband to get baptized. And yesterday, we met with her and she told us she got
permission and is ready to be baptized!!!! What a blessing! She should be
getting baptized next week if all goes well! It was truly a blessing. I know
the Lord wants all his children to come to him. And, if we have enough faith,
he will guide us as his missionaries to help others come unto him.
In the spirit of thanksgiving, I want to
let you know how grateful I am for you. Being in Mongolia, I haven’t really
caught the thanksgiving spirit... haha. But today I feel it. I’m grateful for
my family. I’ve been blessed with two wonderful parents and siblings that are
my best friends. I’m grateful for Mongolia and the people I’ve been blessed to
meet here. I thought that I was called to Mongolia to help people and have
people learn from me. But the truth is, Ive learned so much from the people
here. And they have helped me in ways I will forever be grateful for. I’m also
grateful for this gospel. I have the opportunity to share it every day! How
cool is that!
I love you all so much. And mom, I
especially love you. I miss you and I’m grateful for your hugs and kisses.
Dad, Thanks for the update :) and tell
Ann I say hi! As to your question, yeah, I see real poverty every day.
Especially now that winter is coming, it is becoming more apparent and more
heartbreaking. But, It is really true. The poorest people are sometimes some of
the most humble and nicest people you will meet. I love you dad :)
Love,
Sister Royal
PS, I got your letter this week!!!!!!
Tell your seminary kids that I love them!!!!!!!
Pictures:
1)Me and Sister Altantsetseg on our
first day
2) our service at Naraa's house. I just
feel like this needs to be in the ensign or something.. So make that happed
ok?? haha
3) Ariun Tunlaga and I. She is the
strongest member I’ve met and probably my best friend. She comes with us on
splits a lot.
5) My first train ride!
6) Split with the Erdenet sisters and
enjoying some nice exercise
7) My comp (Sister Altantsetseg and her
cute little brother) Her family is from Erdenet, and we ran into her brother
one day. It was great.
8) Oyoun Belik and her cute little
daughter. She will be getting baptized this week I hope!!!
9) Me and the cutest little
investigators you will ever meet. haha
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