With Love, Sister Pyne: He got baptized!

Hey pals!

I don't even know where to start. This week has been fabulous. It is freeeezing here. I'm learning the art of wearing 18,000 layers and still looking "professional." Ha. Yeah right.

Well, first, most importantly, Adrian got baptized. It was a really neat experience. I just can't wait to see where his life goes because he really is incredible. You just feel this spirit around him and you just know. The baptism went very smoothly and I will never forget his face as he came up out of the water. He was beaming. It's amazing to see what a knowledge of their Savior does for people. It was his birthday too, so we sang to him and ate cake and gave him Book of Mormon presents. He liked them. And then on Sunday, as he walked up to the stand to be confirmed, he walked a little taller. The bishop confirmed him and it was a really neat blessing. He said that he would be able to overcome his weaknesses so that he could share the gospel. Um... MISSION! And then Adrian opened his eyes and just sat there for a second. I think he was overwhelmed with feelings that come from the Spirit. He was so happy. Sister Pitts got to come for the baptism so I sat between her and Sister Frampton and we all squeezed each other and smiled through the whole thing. I love my girls and I am so grateful for good people that want to do the right thing. I am so proud of Adrian and grateful to know him. Bringing people to Christ. What a thing.

Speaking of good people.... oh my. Sister Frampton made my birthday amazing! I almost feel guilty having such a good birthday as a missionary. Haha we went for a good run and then while I was in the shower she decorated and made me breakfast and folded my laundry. Then she gave me a surprise present! I don't know how she snuck buying it when we were shopping last p-day. Then we went to TGI Fridays for lunch and she surprised me again and had all the missionaries there waiting! And then another surprise! The senior couple made me a divine chocolate cake and the YSA made me stand on a chair while they sang the Norwegian birthday song and Adrian gave me the kindest note and a lucky Chinese dragon turtle. And the Swedish twins called and sang me the birthday song in Swedish. Again-- I am so grateful for good people. It was a wonderful day. 21 baby. Gross.

The twins are getting baptized on Saturday. It's been really neat to come closer to them and help them plan this baptism that they have been waiting their whole life for. They haven't had it easy, that's for sure and I admire them so much for holding fast to what they know is right. I feel really blessed to be here right now so I can learn from them and develop our friendship. I love them so much! They will come to Utah someday. I keep telling them there are husbands waiting for them there. :)

Unnur brought us a friend on Monday! He saw her on a bus and thought she was cute (of course-- she's the prettiest person I've ever met) and so he saw her again and decided to talk to her. She talked to him for a long time about religion and then just said, "You know what? Do you want to meet the missionaries?" And he did! His name is Casper and he's awesome! We are going to his pizza place on Wednesday and we will talk more there. He told us he would start reading in the Book of Mormon. I love members who help us find prepared people. Hint hint members... get to work.

Oslo is getting all Christmasy and we are having missionary Thanksgiving today. I gotta go back to our apartment and make rolls! I made some this morning already and they are super good thanks to you sending me that little orange sticky note recipe, mom. The missionaries will thank you for that. Me too!

Have a good week! I love you!

Love,

Søster Pyne