Monday, June 9, 2014

Natalie June 9, 2014

Hey hey fam!
Wow what a week. It was pretty crazy with exchanges and getting used to this whole STL thing, but it was super fun too. We had a blast! I absolutely LOVE Soeur Linton and I know we were best friends before this life too. She is so incredible and I learn so much from her every day.
This week we went on an exchange in Blois with 2 cute soeurs. We saw so many miracles together and found a lot of people! For exercise we ran up the palace steps and did a Tahitian dance! Soeur Tehorihi is from Tahiti and taught us how to dance. It was pretty hilarious to see all of us white girls try to move our hips. But alas, it was a great workout, just from merely laughing at what we looked like. It was so cool and I learned so much from their faith. We found a woman porting who told us how much she loved America and Americans. She asked us to think of her as we got on the plane. It was so sweet. We found a lot of new amis for them!
They made a goal to contact 1000 people in their transfer. We were so inspired that we decided to do the same thing and invite all of our soeurs to do it! We have 7 teams of soeurs so that makes 7000 people contacted. 1000 contacts for every baptism. Our goal is to each get a baptism this transfer for the Poznanskis as they leave and for the Babins coming in. They leave the 27th of June. I can't believe it. Today the mission home flooded and they have so many other trials all of a sudden! They could use some prayers. I love them.

Since we made our goal, we have seen so many miracles! We have found so many new people and families! And we are excited about the work here. Torcy is a big ward and the most American I've served in. I LOVE IT! I live in a city just outside of Torcy that was designed by an American. It's so beautiful! The cleanest city I've seen in France. We are blessed.
This weekend we had Regional conference! Elder Uchtdorf came to Switzerland and we broadcasted it with all the surrounding european countries. It was pretty unbelievable! Elder Anderson came with his wife, and Sister Reeves as well! They were BOSS! I felt so pumped up to just be a fighter! That's what this world needs!They encouraged us to be devoted to God and choose to start now!He talked about how one family truly can make a difference! What a testimony that is. I believe that. I've seen it out here with the members in France. Though the church is small here, there are specific families that have been called by God to strengthen this country. And they are doing it. What a miracle it is to watch it. I studied the parable of the 10 virgins and i saw our church today written all over it. This is it! This is the time to stand and make a difference! I love it.
Well I sure do love you all and i'm grateful for your examples of doing this. You are the greatest examples of it for me. I miss you and i'm praying for you all. Dad i hope you have a great Father's day! I hope it's this week, because it's this week in France. Either way, you're the best dad in the world.
HAVE A BEAUTIFUL WEEK
Love
Natgirl
100% no regrets I've promised to give more






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