Heeellllooooooo!!!!
Sorry about the lack of
letter last week! We went to the city for Pday last week and it was a
public holiday so the library wasn't open. And the state library was
entirely full. But we popped into the branch for a bit and saw some of
my favorite people! It was amazing! It felt kind of different to be
there and not be assigned as a missionary there. When I served in the
city, I felt a responsibility, or a stewardship if you will, for the
people there. I felt so compelled to talk to everyone because it was my
job to take care of them. But since it wasn't my area anymore, it felt a
little different. I can't quite explain it.
But
this Pday I am writing to you all from the wonderful city of
Launcestion, Tasmania!!!! Sister Hatch and I are the sister training
leaders for the sisters down here, so we get to come down for a couple
of days for exchanges. And seriously, this is the most amazing place.
It's a lot of country and even the city itself feels a bit small town-y.
I adore it. And today we went to this wildlife preserve called Trawunna
where I got to fulfill my lifelong dream (well, maybe not
lifelong...but I've had it since I got my mission call anyway) of
holding a wombat!!!! It was seriously the most amazing thing ever. Her
name was Georgie and she was so cute and snuggly and aaaahh. I can't
even. Aaand I'm really super sorry I don't have any photos because I
forgot my card reader for my camera. Next week though! Promise!
Life
in Dandenong is also pretty good. We're kind of struggling to find
solid investigators at the moment, and we've been super busy with
exchanges and giving trainings at various meetings and such. And we
spent this weekend watching conference! We had one investigator come.
His name is Juma and he's from Afghanistan. He doesn't speak much
English but was plenty happy to introduce himself to people. He even
found his own seat and sat down to listen happily to the talks. Not sure
how much he understood...but he's always happy to come. He's great.
Life
as a missionary is crazy! But so, so worth it. I love Australia and I
love teaching people the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and I love
seeing the atonement of Jesus Christ change people, whether they be
investigators or fellow missionaries. The Church is true!
Love you all!!
xo Sister Larsen
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