Oh how I just want to give you all big hugs and see your lovely faces!
This week was really good! Always lots of ups and downs, but lots of learning!
We taught 2 really cool lessons! Both on the restoration! My language ability is pretty limited, but when people talk and can mostly understand what they are saying, but some people are so hard to understand! Some people I'm like oh cool! I get ya! and others I don't catch anything! It's HARD!!
But at our lessons I got to recite the 1st vision in Croatian. It is so cool to bring the Spirit even stronger into the room and bear witness that Jesus lives! and that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God! It's so cool to explain the gospel to people. It is amazing! So simple, and so eternally grand!! I know God wants us to be happy in this life, and in the next life! He wants us to have joy! That is something I've been focusing more on. Finding Joy! Missions are great but sometimes I forget to really look around and realize the blessing it is. I just get stuck in the grind, while not enjoying the find!
We tracted some huge buildings this week! Lots of doors get slammed on us before we open our mouths. Or I just keep on talking even tho they are like "nista! NIsta!" Nothing nothing" But yeah! It's kind of crazy because you never know who will be behind the door! old, young, happy, angry! It's a fun game! "Who's behind the next door!"
There was this crazy cat that kept hissing at us and following us! We were scared of it lolz! The elevators here are sketchy! haha. It makes me laugh! Most of the time when we step into them, they move slightly down, then we close the doors and just pray we don't die! But really they are cool!
Lots of hills here! When President announced where I was going he said "Rijeka! The most hilly city in the mission!" and it is so true! We are always doing hills or stairs or yeah!! My calves are growing so much! It's so intense! hahah. Lots of times big buildings don't have elevators, so we climb tons of flights to the top, then work our way down!
I love personal study time. It's an hour where I dive into the scriptures and other things and just focus on learning and feeling the spirit. It's so great to leave everything behind and just feel God's love. So if you are struggling- DIVE into your scriptures! they will change your life! But really, always study and always be praying!
I gave a talk on that in sacrament yesterday! Malo po malo! little by little! I know we need to do the little things everyday to keep strengthening our testimonies and coming closer to Christ! So work on that! Make the time to study your scriptures! I know you all are so busy, but see what things you can do to improve your study. It will change your life! I know when things have been hard I really hold on to my scriptures and my Savior, they have such power.
Sometimes when we are contacting (randomly stopping people on the streets) and no one is listening. IT gets really discouraging! I have learned I'm really bad with taking No for an answer bc I want them to listen so bad! But I know God has His timing. But anyway when it gets rough or long, I grip my book of mormon to my chest and just feel the power. I just hold onto that book and my testimony of it. Sometimes I'm holding on very tight! But I know God is good!! I just have to do my best everyday!!
We go running everyday in the morning. Up hills, to the sea, to the police station, or other fun routes! There are lots of cross walks so we do a lot of run and stop, run and stop. lolz. Also like no one else runs in Croatia, so we always get looks. BUT there was a marathon here yesterday! lolz! haven't seen anyone run! Then they apparently had a marathon!! Also the other day on our run, this huge dog almost got us! haha, it liked jumped out of no where and I barely dodged it! hahahaha. But it was good, gave me a good wake up call!
Sorry this is long! I love you all lots! I hope the weather starts to get nice! It's been rainy and cold here too! The wind is awwww! But we are good! Mom thanks for that rain jacket IT HAS SAVED ME!!!!
My comp is great! She's super cool and very chill! so we get along very well!
ENJOY YOUR EASTER! Enjoy rolling eggs down the hill and having a fun family gathering! Remember, because HE lives we can all live!!
God's got a plan! He is in charge of this world! I think of the quote on the wall lots mom(: It's a good one!
You all are my favorite humans! I miss you all lots!!
Landon: SMILE!! Be happy and kind! People will remember your thoughtfulness and your love! Look for ways to serve those around you! don't worry, be happy! And take a nice long bath for me!!
DAD!! I miss you lots! hopefully I will talk to you soon! Good luck at work and I hope nursery is going well! You are the best(: I miss you!!
and the rest of you know how much I love you!
Good luck! Eat some ice cream for me this week! The Ice Cream here is hmmm. Not too good! hopefully today I'll find me some!
LOVE YOU FAMILY!
Sister Gittins
oh ps I never mentioned this- but we teach english every tuesday & thursday! I Love it! We have so many friends in english! it's the best!
love you all!
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