So we had a cold front that came through Thailand this last week.
And it was wonderful! We woke up Tuesday morning and we were freezing!
It got down to 45* F which is the coldest it's been apparently in 8
years. It was pouring! Our house and our clothing
was certainly not suited for that kind of weather. We were just throwing
on all the layers we could find. That lasted for about two days. And
then the Thailand that I knew came back on Friday! I had a big
realization that my body is no longer adjusted to the
cold and I am going to die when I go back to Rexburg. Scary!
Winter wear!!
We were not freezing again. So we literally put on all the layers!
We looked hilarious.
We are freezing!!!
Me trying to study. It was pretty successful.
It was a hard week for missionary work since it was so cold and it
made everyone sick. But we finally got to meet with Brother Santi's
family, they've been sick the past two weeks! Still kinda sick :/ Their
kids are ready and set to get baptized this next
Sunday. I'm sad that I won't be there for it, but that's ok. I'm
grateful that I was able to be apart of the journey. I sure do love that
family! I know that they are in the Lord's hands.
Fun Lampang District story! So there's this guy in Lampang that
just walks the streets. Literally just walks the streets all day. He's
got some nice long hair and he wears the same short, shorts everyday
(BUT, he did change his shorts the other day). The
elders call him Crazy, Shorts Man. We call him our bud, even though he
doesn't really like to talk to us. We're not really sure if he speaks
Thai though. We don't really understand him when we talk to him.
Anyways, so the elders think every time you say homeless
or Crazy, Shorts Man, he'll show up. Apparently it's happened to them
multiple times. And then they try and take a selfie with him. Yep,
that's our elders! Sad thing is though that we haven't seen him since
the cold front came through last week. But we know
that the cold doesn't bothered him anyway. Because he's Crazy, Shorts
Man. That's my Lampang story for you guys. จบ.
Well this last week, I definitely got to test myself on living what
I preach. It was a pretty hard week! Helmet got stolen, debit card
disappeared and then I was trying to not be stressed about the future
and transfers this week. I think I understand the
thought process of asking why life seems so hard, especially when you
feel like you're doing everything right. I don't know why things like
that happen. But I do know that all the hard things I have experienced
throughout my mission have benefited me so much
in the end. Elder Darby said something this last week that I liked
again! If life is easy, there's no benefit for us in that, because where
is the chance to grow? In those times, all we can do is as Elder
Holland said, "Remember the Savior's own anguished example:
if the bitter cup does not pass, drink it and be strong, trusting in
happier days ahead." I know life is hard but I trust in the Lord. I know
that He's leading me along and that's all I need to know! We never walk
alone! This week, my love for the Savior grew
even more! How grateful I am to Him!
So this week is transfers right? Scary? No, because I know I'm
going to go wherever the Lord wants me to go. And I'm willing to go
wherever He needs me!
Love you family, have a great week!!
ด้วยความรัก
ซ. คาร์ริโย
2 Nephi 31: 20
Went back to the Mountain Wat.
Because no one besides me had been there.
First and last เที่ยว in Lampang!
District Lampang!
Brother Beck took us to this wat on the way home!
It's a Burmese wat if I was reading the sign right!
Got to switch off with Sister Hayes in Chiang Mai.
It was fun to be with one of my MTC sisters again!
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