Zion's Camp

Dearest family,

Hello!Wow, what a week. This was the kind of week that I hope to only experience once in my mission. I nicknamed it Zion’s camp- that should tell you a little bit about how it went. I started feeling funny Tuesday, and Wednesday during studies, I started feeling really sick. I laid down to rest a little bit, and then felt like I needed to call the elders for a blessing. It was weird, because I wasn’t that sick, but I did it anyways, and about 30 minutes later, I started getting really sick. For about 4 hours I threw up about every 25 minutes and was basically miserable (some weird virus or food poisoning, I´m not sure which). The worst part was that about 2 hours into the ordeal, Zr. Ekstrom started throwing up too-- ahh, true companionship unity :).

It was really miserable, and whatever it was put us out of work for a whole day, and then we could only work a little bit the next few days. I´m finally feeling better, and we worked full days this weekend, but I still feel nauseous most of the time. It was pretty rough. The worst part is that all we want to do is see the work here grow. That is our biggest desire and we have been working hard to see that happen, and then not being able to work for like 4 days just killed us. We are still in good spirits and ready to tackle the city with even more energy than before- now we´re 3 days behind!! We´ve got to get a move on. Zr. Ekstrom really is a great companion. I´ve never laughed so much while being sick before =). Despite the time spent in bed, we still managed to work a lot with the members this week, and even got a few referrals! That is the best kind of missionary work possible, so we felt like it was still a successful week.

It is so interesting to me how the Lord refines us. He shows us our weakness and then shows us how we can be made strong through Him. He never just shows us our weakness- if we can´t find a solution to a weakness or problem we have, we either need to look harder, or be patient because it’s definitely there. It always is.

Good to hear that all is well with you all. I can´t wait to see pictures of you. I´m sure everyone has changed a little since March. Well, I love you family! Take care and don´t forget to pray- its how we protect ourselves from getting off course!

Ik hou van jullie!
Liefs,
Zuster Cherie Gulliver