Week 69

Kia Ora Whanau

This was one of those weeks and I'm drained so it's going to be a short one .

On Tuesday it was transfers and ministering night for our ward. We had a really successful night and found a really solid potential investigator!

Wednesday night the Avon River Sisters emergency moved into our flat because their flat was no longer safe. It's been crazy but super fun because now Sister Taroni and Sister Siale live with us which is soooooo much fun! 

This week I had the opportunity to really practice patience and humility. It has been a growing opportunity and I have been able to get through it by relying on my Saviour. I honestly don't think I would have been able to appreciate the trials that were placed in my path this week if they had been given to me a year ago. I'm so grateful for the growth that my mission has granted me. 

My spiritual thought comes from Alma 26. Honestly if you want to know what missionary work is like just read the chapter. It is so beautiful and summarizes the struggles but the also the immense joy that missionary work gives you. I love being a missionary and I love my Saviour! 

Ofa Atu

Sister Olson 

Pictures: 
- reorganizing the flat today to make room for the 4 of us
- dead
-ministering night
-i lost must contact so I had to make myself an eyepatch so my eyes would focus and I could drive.
- I took two tongans ice skating for the first time and they loved it





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