What a wonderful week this was! Everything about it was magical and eternal: from the first day back in L'viv with Sister Nekrasova to the glorious dedication of the Lord's house. I love this church and the blessings of which we can partake, and I just want everyone to have access to them and enjoy them as well! We were present during all of the dedicatory sessions. My testimony has indeed been strengthened of the power and purpose of the temple! I am so thankful to represent the Lord and to have this great opportunity to serve in this beautiful country among it's wonderful people and teach them how to strengthen their faith in Christ.
I am thankful for President Monson and his amazing light-heartedness. I learned also how to be a better missionary! I re-learned the importance of the spirit in teaching, and I am thankful for my testimony that I can be an instrument for the Lord. I always want to serve Him! I want to do all that I can to assist in His work!
There were many amazing people that we met this week and many important lessons. But, yesterday on the Marshytka there was a simple small seed that was planted that I cannot forget. I sat down next to a nice lady name Olga. I smiled and offered her the family proclamation and asked if she had a family. She said no and didn't want to accept the message. But, I persisted...about a minute later I asked her another question and she politely responded. I continued this until she was comfortable talking with me. By the end of our ride together, I felt a change in her mood, and I happily presented her the proclamation, which she happily accepted! I learned that she has been married for 10 years and has a 7-year-old daughter that lives in Odessa with her grandma. She is having a difficult time with work and was, of course, worried about their future. I was very thankful for that opportunity to give her an invitation to learn more. I don't know what will happen, but as you wrote me, faith is the first principle of the gospel, and I believe that her faith was strengthened in our loving Heavenly Father - that He knows her and loves her and wants her to be happy!
I am grateful that I had the opportunity to help strengthen her faith!
Thanks for being a great support. I think I have peace about coming home now. I am going to continue to serve and assist God in His work! What a mighty privilege! You can help me figure out where to start and not be lazy when I get home!
I love you very much!
Well, if you like Eva or Addie - then there is only one thing to do. Rock, paper, scissors.
I think I'll do that to pick the names of my children. You can help!
i really liked what Will said, it's true!
I am trying to be more positive in my journal.
Didn't I just have an amazing week! Even despite my imperfections, the Lord blesses me! HE loves me and you and your cute little baby belly...and your husband!
You two are great!
I have 6 weeks to serve and sacrifice the most.
Oh, I also learned the importance of sacrifice.
Sacrifice is huge - I want to sacrifice everything this last transfer. I hope my new companion will indulge. If not, she'll just have to learn a big lesson- her first in the field. I am grateful she is new - it's normally the fresh missionaries who have the biggest desire to work and get things done!
Well, I am actually a little over time,
I just want you to know how much you mean to me! How proud I am of you, and how much I am thankful for the relationship we have!
You could find me a husband right now, and I'd trust you and get married...
just don't....
Please pass a big PRIVIT to all my friends and tell them love them.
How is Shawna, Sarah, Katherine, Valerie, Erica? I love them all!
Have a great day in IF! And don't get to used to it...you'll have to move. J
Love,
Sister Murphy!
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