It's because it's God's work.

I don't really know how to describe it.
It's so beautiful and you just have to take it in.

Hei på dere!

I have a hard time every week figuring out what to tell you. I have lots of moments where I just sit there and try to take in the moment but there's really no way to explain it. I've never felt so much and so little, I've never wanted someone to listen so badly and I've never read the scriptures like I do now. I've never observed people or been told by my heart to speak to them like this. I've never missed like I miss and I've never seen things like I see. But somehow it all wraps up into something that testifies to me that there is a God, that this is His church, and that it's all going to be okay. And I have this underlying peace that only comes through a testimony of Jesus Christ. I think that is one of my most favorite blessings from the Gospel-- peace. I studied it this morning and read in Isaiah 31. A couple of the verses really taught me. "And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance forever. And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places." Those are the blessings of living the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Last night we were calling previous investigators and one of them answered and sounded hesitant about talking to us but asked if we could have a lesson on the phone. He asked deep doctrinal things about God and Jesus Christ. After about 15 minutes he said, "Ok, well, when can we meet and can I bring a friend?" I love the bring a friend thing. We are going to meet with him tonight. His name is Andrei. Sometimes I think about how we just randomly call people from all over the world and meet with them and talk to them about where we came from and it's a miracle to me that it all works out!

I just love Sister Frampton...

It's because it's God's work.

Gustav came to church on Sunday finally! Getting people to church sometimes is ridiculous. We are personal alarm clocks and babysitters. But when they come it's worth it. By the way, be reverent in church, please. You never know when someone has an investigator sitting behind you. We met with him after and reviewed the restoration. He is beginning to understand more and more and he soaks in all the knowledge. We gave him D&C and he said he'll read it and meet with us on Friday again. Pray that he will continue to understand and feel the Spirit!

this is how people go for walks... and everyone just goes cross
country through the parks. they all walk around the city
carrying ther skis. it's magic!
 

It snowed for four days straight here morning and night. It was so much fun! I felt like I was living in a snow globe. I love how Norwegians deal with snow. They go about their normal life and do everything as if there isn't any snow. Including driving... Sister Frampton and I drove to a couple appointments and it's a miracle we're alive. I don't remember the last time I saw the sun, but the snow helps make things lighter.

I love you I love you! Have a wonderful week, my dears.

With love,

Søster Pyne