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I got a letter from the government of Korea a few days ago. Its title was Order for Destruction and was littered with a few english words like incineration and forbidden. I was a little concerned. I called around and no one could tell me what this letter was. Later that night i brought it to an english class we teach once a week. They told me that someone tried to send me apples and the government destroyed them. So pleased im not being deported or destroyed. Korea gets the most beautiful snow storms ever. I love love love it. Remember when i was complaining how cold it was? I had no idea what i was talking about. IT IS FREEZING. I need glove warmers. Life time supply please. Thanks. Korea has turned into an ice skating rink death trap. Ive almost lost my life 1000 times slipping and sliding. WE HAD ANOTHER BAPTISM!!!!! THe baptism was at two and of course no one showed up intil 2 30. I was praying my heart out people would come and support her and was so happy when the bishop walked in with a crowd of people. hwang gin is the mother of the little girl we baptized a few months ago. She is a single mom and i love their little family with all my heart. Our lessons with her were almost laughable as we tried to speak korean and she tried to understand. It was an incredible thing to watch the spirit be the true teacher- she knows its true. after hwang gin came out of the water i walked into the hall and her daughter came running out so excited her mom got baptized she gave me the hugest hug. I just cried and cried. That hug was the best christmas present ive ever gotten. Sister meiers continues to be so awesome. We are having a blast together. This transfer has been my favorite ever- miracle after miracle through our blood sweat and tears. Its not really christmas in korea. But thats ok. This is way better. I miss you though. On wednesday night we were leaving an appointment and walking to our next when the elders called and asked us to come meet a lady. We really didnt have time but agreed for some reason and tracked them down on the other side of the neighborhood. When we got there the elders had this horrible idea to not come up with us and have us randomly knock on her door and explain that we were friends with the elders and wanted to meet with her. Definitely did not want to do that, plus we didnt have time. The elders shoved us on the elevator and as we went up i had no idea what i was going to say to her- absolutely no game plan. We got up and knocked on the door. She came to the door and we introduced ourselves. She told us how she just found out that her mom had passed away and was feeling too much pain to meet with us right now. She started to cry as we bore our simple testimonies about how families can be together forever and that God loved and knew her. We told her we would call her in a few weeks and she thanked us and shut the door. As we went down the elevator i wanted to die remembering the pain of losing someone you love so much. Then i thought of going through that without the gospel and the thought was unbearable. Maybe that woman will never talk to us again but i hope she knows she matters enough to the lord that he led a couple of missionaries through the snow and to her door one night. I realized even deeper why im here- away from all of you, giving a little of my time to tell people how they can have what matters most forever. I love you so much. Cant wait to talk to you! Merry merry christmas!! Sister Lund |
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