Hello hello friends and family!!!! What is poppin? We had a
fantastic week here in Prishtina, Kosovo. Besides the air raid alarms going
off, everything was pretty rockin. Elder Cook from the Quorum of the Twelve
Apostles came and talked to our mission so that was pretty rad. We were
able to do some pretty cool things this week. I got to tour one of the most
popular news stations and watch Kosovo news live!!! If you know me, you know I
was just having a blast. Besides that, we have met some amazing friends and are
having so much success! This week will be sooo good because Ramadan finally
ends. NO MORE FASTING.
Your favorite part (CULTURE SHOCKS):
1. Nobody smiles here in pictures. Everyone just naturally
throws a straight face when taking pictures. They are so awkward it is
adorable.
2. Typically, decorating includes a large wall with one tiny
picture in the most unaesthetic place. They also decorate with stuffed animals.
It is so awesome.
3. THEY CANNOT HANDLE SPICY FOODS. Spicy food literally
doesn't exist in Kosovo and Albania. Neither does Mexican food...
For the laughs:
1. So this week we met this girl named Yllka but we couldn't
find her information anywhere. So creepy Sister Adams started following a bunch
of people on Facebook named Yllka. She messaged a bunch of them and this one
girl was soooo creeped out that Sister Adams had messaged her and had wanted to
meet. So later we got invited to attend our investigators flute concert so that
we could meet a bunch of people. There were only 6 girls in the concert and
Yllka (the one who was really creeped out at us) happened to be there. She
thought we were stalking her and wouldn't leave her alone lol. This story might
be one of those "you had to be there" stories but let me tell ya, it
was freakin hilarious.
2. We taught English course this week and I really wanted to
play a game and mix up our typical class. So we decided to make an obstacle
course in the classroom. We took turns blind folding ourselves (including the
students) and then the students had to direct us from one side of the room to
the other in English. Oh man. It was so stinking funny. I can't even explain
how funny it was to watch everyone running into chairs and hitting the walls.
We taught them the word "careful" and by the end of the activity
everyone was so frustrated that they were just yelling CAREFUL CAREFUL CAREFUL.
HAHAHAA good news though, they was definitely their favorite class and I'm not
kidding when I say their directions in English are SPOT ON now.
3. We met up with an investigator and his dog (the most
adorable huskey) and it was so much fun!! However, there are stray dogs ALL
OVER KOSOVO AND ALBANIA. They are seriously EVERYWHERE. So as we were leaving
the park, suddenly 12 dogs started following us and then they started attacking
our friend's dog and it was the scariest thing. I don't think I have ever ran
that fast before.
For the spirit:
1. The coolest thing happened this week. We got pulled over
this week (again) and it is always kind of scary because 1) they attempt to
steal your license 2) They are Muslim so they do not care at all if we are
there representing Christ. Usually we can just say we are American and they
will let us go, but if that doesn't work we are screwed. So anyways, the cop
asked us why we were in Kosovo. We looked hesitantly at each other deciding
whether or not to say anything about the fact that we were missionaries. Suddenly,
at the same time, we both just got the impression to testify boldly of our
Savior, Jesus Christ. The cop looked at our tags and said, "You are here
for Jesus. You are free to go." What a miracle. We realized a big thing
this week. We are NOT ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, for it is the
power of God unto Salvation to everyone that believeth. It doesn't matter that
we are in one of the most Muslim countries, because the Lord is with us in all
that we do. And He is with you!! Be brave, be bold, be courageous, and be proud
to share your beliefs. I promise that when you are not ashamed of Christ you
will see incredible miracles in your life.
2. Teuta did some rockin missionary this week. She brought a
friend, Jehona, to our activities this week and she is so prepared to hear the
sweet message of the gospel. Teuta listened to the spirit and brought this
friend with her!! We are now teaching Jehona and she is SO AWESOME. Not only do
we have another investigator who is ACTUALLY interested, but Teuta is practicing
for her mission!!! She wants to be a missionary how cool!!!!! We cannot wait
for her baptism this month.
3. We had fast and testimony meeting in church yesterday and
the spirit was so undeniably strong. Our cute Elsa got up and gave the most beautiful
testimony. She testified of the realness of the spirit and her desire to be
baptized. She testified of missionary work and her desire to serve a mission.
She testified of Christ and God's plan for her even though she is unable to be
baptized right now. By the end of her testimony she had everyone in tears,
including me. Man that girl has a testimony and she was willing to share it. I
WANT TO BE MORE LIKE ELSA. If we could all brighten up the world with our
testimonies we would live in a much better place.
LOVE
YOU FOREVER!!!!
Love,
Motra Sëtën
Adriatic
South Mission
P.O.
Box 2984
Bulevardi
Gjergj Fishta
Qendra
ALPAS
Shkalla
NR. 5 Apartamenti NR.14
Tirana,
Albania
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