อโศก Asoke

Hey everyone! Guess what? I'm back! I've been MIA (missing in Action) for a while but yeah here's another email from your favorite sister missionary here in ประเทศไทย

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So many things happened these past few weeks!

1. General Conference

️ I am not yet done watching all the sessions since it takes time to fit in studies (not just for myself but for our investigators) but I've read most of it! It was so inspiring จริงๆ One of my favorite talks was Elder Held's. He talked about how his family was prepared to receive the gospel. Made me realize that yeah, all of us indeed have personal experiences and journeys in receiving the Gospel of Christ. One important thing too is how he knew the Gospel through its fruits aka the members! I know that as members of the church, we should be examples to everyone. We are all not perfect but the best thing we can do in sharing the gospel is living it. Easier said than done but takes effort to do so. I'm not saying I'm excited to go home but I'm excited to say HI and fellowship investigators in my homeward.

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2. สงกรานต์/SONGKRAN : yes! The water festival here!!! SO FUN! We had a long weekend here and had curfews after 6 since it's not quite safe to go out because everyone is like partying on the road at night. We went to สยาม Monday afternoon and played waterguns there 555

3. I JUST MOVED TO ASOKE อโศก

probably the busiest and citi-ish area here in our mission. I thought I wouldn't be assigned here. Honestly I thought they would assign me back to RoiEt zone or probably out there biking again but nope, the Lord knows better! I love it here! There are so many people to talk with! At first, I was quite scared because I have problems crossing the road 555 but everything is safe now and always always staying safe!!! #safetyzone
I was assigned as one of the Sister Training Leaders and last Friday, I had my first switch offs. It was really great learning from other sisters. Aaaaah! LOVE THEM/!!! Last Wednesday we also had our MLC/ Missionary Leadership training. The Williams made pancakes and they made it so good

the MLC was focused more on Baptismal Commitments and always focusing on Jesus Christ.

4. PRESIDENT BALLARD is coming on the 25th! We'll have a special meeting with the missionaries. Soooo that's something to look forward to.

️ Before that, Sister missionaries will have a special meeting too and we'll be talking about stuff that could help us serve better and be better!

5. Being Sick ป่วย - I never really get sick but this week, I just had a really sore throat and started to cough a lot every night. It was so itchy to the point that I wasn't getting enough sleep and I'm so เกรงใจ my Companion wouldn't be able to sleep because I cough a lot. So I just really relied on the Lord. Asked for a special blessing from our Mission President too and it really helped. I loved the blessing he gave. I'm starting to feel a lot better now.

6. Open the door?
Talked with a lot of people this week and it's interesting how there could be a variety of ways on how to reject our message. It always surprises me though. Like yesterday, we went to an investigator's house. She has a glass door so she could see us coming. We haven't even said a thing yet but she told us she's not free (even though we could see her just watching TV 555). And she didn't even open the door for us. So I'm guessing she thinks we can Lip read (which we can55) it was so awkward but anyway. We don't really take it personally. I know everyone has their agency but the important thing is, we share with people and give them the opportunity to choose whether or not they'll accept the message.

7. SAW MY COUSINS in the MRT

aaaaah! So happy to see them again! I'm assigned to a Thai Ward but it's the same building for the International Ward too!!! (so if you're gonna visit Thailand I'll probably see you if you go to International Ward)
Got to see DYLAN, ate raz and fetfet2, Kuya Selmer and Kuya OG! It was a party. But we had appointments before church so didn't see them after that. But still!!! I'll see them every week!

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I don't know what else to say. You can email me until 6, btw!

This week, I've been studying the Topical Guide for Jesus Topics and it helps me know the Savior more. Here's one of the verses I liked

//Moses 1:33
And worlds without number have I created; and I also created them for mine own purpose; and by the Son I created them, which is mine Only Begotten.//

I was studying about the Atonement of Christ and learned that it was infinite and intimate.

️ Infinite as it extends to an infinite number of people and worlds He had created. It is universal yet intimate and personal for it was made for each and every one of us - whatever our stories are

🏻. It was made for you and me. It was infinite because the sacrifice made was beyond our understanding. So grateful that infinite blessings of this infinite atonement are very much accessible as we sincerely repent and keep His commandments!

The atonement covers everything. Whether it's spiritual or physical, He can heal us. ♥️ I don't think I understand everything about the Atonement but there's comfort in knowing that the Lord understands us.

I don't really have a challenge this week. But if you have extra 15 seconds in your prayer please include my Papa because he's kind of sick right now too. Thank you!

LOVE you all!

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