7/4/16
Happy Fourth of July!!!!

Such a phenomenal week. Taiwan is amazing, missionary work is amazing, our Savior is amazing.

It turns out expecting success in itself doesn't work, but relying on the Lord. We worked so hard this week to surpass our goals and hit the numbers we are expected to hit, and everyday I saw the Lord step in so many times where we couldn't have done everything by ourselves. On Sunday morning we had 6 investigators lined up to come to church and 4 of them cancelled, but a lady walked in and said she had met the elders and lives in our area and wants to come to church and learn more and that got us to our goal. I know that Heavenly Father cares about the things we need and that he has such a big part in this work, His work.

I am amazed at the change I have seen in people this week. We finally got to meet with Jeremy again and I saw a miracle take place. A man who was unwilling to change and scared to be baptized has committed to do everything that he needs to do in order to be baptized on the 17th. He absolutely abhors going to church, but he committed to one step at a time and came on Sunday, though I'm not sure he loved it. :) But he is getting there and I know that he loves our Savior. We have another investigator that we met miraculously and he is amazing. He has a pretty crappy life and his family doesn't really care about him. He said he has done some pretty bad things, but he has amazing amounts of willingness. He told us this all scares him, but he feels good when he learns of the Savior and he wants to come closer to him. He prays with us and tells God that he is willing to change and asks for help. It's a pretty special experience to see someone begin to trust in God and learn who they are. Also, his brother is in the Mafia so that's scary. I love this work and working with these amazing sons and daughters of God. :)

What an adventure this week has been! On P-Day we went hiking to a small waterfall and ate spicy ice cream- I would hands down recommend it. But only once in your life! Then we went to several baptisms for the elders in our district, discovered some new food places, and bought more good food. We bought a lot of fruit- mangoes are amazing. I tried my first and it was an amazing experience!!!! :) We eat yellow watermelon and it is so sweet. We discovered a bakery that might be the death of me, but it's amazing! Taro bread and chocolate things. So good!!! We discovered Taiwan's golden gate bridge while finding in this little California/bear lake beach town. It was amazing! I love Taiwan and I love being a missionary.

Lastly, I just want to say how I indeed stand all amazed as I look at my Savior. His life is completely unfair in comparison to ours. He, who was perfect, suffered more than we will ever have to to give us the love and happiness that we don't deserve. All because of love. Our Savior lived a humble life ended with an infinite atoning sacrifice, and He will absolutely return again to this earth in full glory to receive us all into eternal life and exaltation- according to our faithfulness. I know that as we draw closer to the Savior we will feel of his love, grace, and mercy.

I love you all, and remember to have big faith!!!

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