Ukrainians love strollers!
They don't have cars so they push their babies around everywhere.
So, last week we had an exchange! There were three sisters all together for a full week! We had training from Tuesday to Friday - 9:30 - 5 and we learned a lot.
It was so fun! I really feel I might have a hint on how to be a more effective missionary, and it came at a great time. Right when I have to share with someone the most important things about being a missionary.
I'll tell g-ma and g-pa about my new companion. But, I am so blessed. The Lord really hand picks His companions for me.
My land lady also came. I got behind in rent due to some financial dificulties these past couple of weeks...fortunately she understood. I am grateful. So, that stress is over! Today I feel much more relaxed about money!
I really have no idea how much I've had to use out of personals, but I did make an advance payment on rent...
Wow, I promise I slept well last night. If you can imagine my poor companion who got into the country and went to the temple and met me. And then we got in a long car ride to the airport (we tagged along with the elders on the same train for a free ride) and then to the train station and tried to get a little bit of sleep (her first night in the country) on a train. They second day we fasted and had 5 hours of church! she is a trooper! It was hard but she put every ounce into staying awake - we even had a short planning meeting later!
So, again, there is a lot that can happen in 7 days! I am so thankful for all that happened last week: for the three wonderful sisters I served with, for the training that really helped me to grow as a missionary, and for the time we had in Kiev to talk to people about the temple!
However, I am so grateful to be back in L'viv! I love this city! I love these people. Yesterday was amazing. The branches had such strong testimony meetings! Even Sihivsky! It was so powerful to hear their testimonies of a living prophet! 3 members stayed to receive the blessings of the temple and have really been blessed and there are more that want to go! They are already planning to go back! After church we had a great meeting with the branch leader's of Livivsky to discuss a plan to meet with inactives. They are all charged up! They are all filled with love and they are ready to serve! I am excited! There is much to do here.
Even the members who wanted so much to see the dedication, said the Lord blessed them with His spirit while they prayed for something to be fixed. I am glad they did not have bitter feelings! So, we have much to do! My companion did a great job her first day! I love her. I feel more than I have ever in my life that the Lord really knows who He wants us to serve with. I could not have picked a better companion! I am excited! She is very sweet and anxious to help and serve.
I cannot believe that this is really my last transfer. I'm trying not to think about it, but I hope it is the longest 6 weeks of my life!
So,
We have a lot to do!
Thanks for your support!
Have a great week,
Love,
Sister Murphy
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