This week has been busy and exciting! There has been a really big emphasis in the mission placed on "talking with everyone"-- that means people we pass in the streets, on the bus, even while getting haircuts today! It has been really powerful to see the effect that initiative has had on our productivity as missionaries-- we were able to find eleven new investigators this week!
We had a great branch council meeting this week and are eagerly looking forward to more member participation in the weeks to come. We have been fed SO much--I'm afraid I'm getting just a little chubby from eating too much guiso (it's stew, the most common food here). :)
Unfortunately, President Armstrong held his last mission conference this week. We'll really miss him-- he is such an example of divine guidance and exact obedience to his missionaries. But his words were really touching, and he promised us that the general authorities work by inspiration in the reassignment of mission presidents.
And I believe him. We eagerly anticipate President Newsome at the end of this month.
I have learned lately that the Lord gives us more and more each time we express gratitude to him. I have felt my thanks yielding additional blessings each day as I strive to notice the Lord's hand in all things. We have truly been given so much, and in comparison, very little is asked of us. When we have been promised even more to come, shall we not receive happily every word of scripture, commandment, counsel, and correction? I'm far from perfect, but realizing that is the first chance I have to begin to improve.
You are in my prayers. Thank you all for yours. They are powerful and sustaining.
With love,
Elder Hansen
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