Letter for the Week

Dearest of families,

It was great to hear from you! I am so blessed with such supportive family! The visits from Grandparents sound like they´ll be a ton of fun. You´ll have to give hugs and kisses to Grandma and Grandpa Koch and Grandma Gulliver for me. I sure do miss them.

Well, changes are coming to the mission- as of March 1st, the Belgium Brussels/Netherlands mission will be dissolved and replaced with the Belgium/Netherlands mission, which will consist of the Dutch speaking half of Belgium and the Netherlands. The French speaking half of the mission will be combined with the Paris mission. It is really crazy, but probably good for the mission to become a single language mission- it’s much less of a hassle for the mission president. It won´t affect me at all, but will change the dynamics of the mission quite a bit.

We have seen success here in Groningen as we have taught quite a few new people this week. We´re still keeping our eyes peeled for those that are open and waiting for the Gospel, as our teaching pool is a bit small still. I have seen a lot of progress in having the courage to open my mouth and be bolder in speaking to everyone possible as we go about. I have always struggled to speak with absolutely everyone possible, but it is improving a lot- no one gets by this sister! :)

As this transfer wraps up this week, I am stuck with this gut feeling that I will be leaving the area shortly- a thought that is not so pleasant, but we´ll hope for the best, and let the Lord figure out whether I´ll stay in Groningen or not. I have had a great time getting to know Zuster Stapleton over the past few weeks, and really am enjoying the Caribbean dynamic she brings into the work. I just love the missionaries I serve with!

Well, it’s been another blessed week, and I can´t complain about much- its even starting to warm up. I am just so happy to be serving a mission here, at this time in my life. It’s hard to imagine doing anything else actually.

Dad, hang in there with work- if there´s anyone who can handle such a crazy situation, it’s you daddy-o! I´ll be praying for ya! Carpe Diem :)

Could someone try to get in contact with Amber for me and ask if she changed her address, and send me her address, I have a letter I want to send her. Thanks!

I love you all so much!
Ik hou van jullie zo veel!

Liefs,
Zuster Gulliver