Invitation from a Missionary

Invitation from a Missionary

Monday, February 3, 2014

Moving to Örnsköldsvik

Dear Family,
HI! This is the last time I shall be writing to you all from Kristianstad! Next time you hear from me it'll be from Örnsköldsvik. :D (But you already know that.) ...
I'm glad you were able to go down to see Grandma and Grandpa this week and give them both blessings. I hope that everything will be ok.
I'm glad that you answer Dallin's questions for me to receive the answers too... You know how much I love Questions and Answers. :D (And Dallin, that was an AWESOME question!!!) Although speaking of dreams I had a nightmare of Dad putting spiders on my nose and I nearly woke up screaming (as in I stifled the scream...) (I think that was a bad soup dream....) (Dad... please never put spiders on me... I don't like spiders...)
But thank you for also answering my question.
I am so glad that Keana is making friends. Friends are just so important. So important. And I hope things start going better for her and her stomache... I can't imagine that is any fun.
And Taft... Well, you were already taller than me... so, hey, keep growing! (I'm the shortest child in the family... hmmph... well, someone had to be.) (Haha, just kidding, I like my height.)
This was a... week for me. There was a little bit of stress involved what with this being my first transfer... and I know it's not anything to worry about... but... yeah. I have everything packed up, and all I know is that I hate packing and I am not looking forward to packing in the summer when I have to pack BOTH pairs of boots and both coats... Eh. But I have a LONG time until that comes and for now I'll just be grateful that everything fits into my two suitcases!
Tuesday I received the call that I was going to be transferred to Örnsköldsvik, which came as a surpise to me and Syster Lowe since we'd received the impression from president that I would be remaining in Kristianstad for another transfer. This was VERY early to receive that information, although it was necessary because Syster Lowe will be training next transfer (she'll also be with my MTC companions Syster Christison, they'll be in a trio, as I'm sure you've heard) so I'm sure they'll be having a lot of fun together. But it was a little scary for me and I wasn't sure how to react. And then that day we had a lesson with a new investigator named Benjamin. Benjamin studied theology and enjoyed questioning some of our fundamental beliefs. It was a very interesting teach... I'm... I'm glad I believe in God. And yeah, I was lucky being born into this family, into the gospel. But... well, there is a purpose to this life, there's meaning. I know what the Lord expects from me. I know that there is a chance. I know I'm loved...
And I'm so grateful for that.
We also met with Emy, and we talked a lot about baptism. And faith. And the Book of Mormon. We're really at the point with him where it all depends on him. I think he knows... but... well... it all depends on him.

Syster Lowe, Emy, and Syster Kjanela Fawcett
And then that night we had Kanel Bullar with Isam. (Cinnamon Rolls) I quite enjoyed them. Although they didn't quite turn out the way we had expected.
Oh wait... I started with Monday... I should have started with Tuesday. (I'm really tired right now... Switch the days I just mentioned.)
So on Monday night we went to visit a girl named Agnus, and her family. And they are the cutest and most wonderful things you can possibly imagine. We got there about six, and we talked a bit about God, and we were planning on leaving, and the mom looks at us and says. 'You sit back down. We haven't had dinner yet.' This was the first time we had ever met them. And while we had been talking to her daughters she had decided to make us Chapati. It was super delicious, but more... it was just so sweet of her. And she was just so kind and kept talking to us.

Syster Fawcett with Agnus' Sisters
And so when I discovered that I was being transferred I really wanted to say goodbye to them... But more about that later.
They are so cute. Agnus is 16 almost 17, her sister Angelica is 13, and Eric there younger brother is 7. They are all so so cute. And so sweet. And they just made me feel so loved. And I needed that this week.

Syster Lowe, Syster Fawcett with Agnus and family
But Wednesday was one of those days where lots of things fell through. It was snowing... and so people just decided not to show up with lessons. It's a little frustrating sometimes because we meet with a lot of guys, and because of the rules we have to meet at the church or the library or somewhere else public... And so that makes it a little easier for people to say 'eh, not today.' or 'eh, it's not worth the effort...' but conversely it also shows that some people are more willing. They are willing to come all the way to the church, or all the way to the library. They are willing to put in a little extra effort. And that is really exciting. So that is good. But Wednesday we had a lesson with Henric and we had Hans there with us. I was so grateful for that. I think it's good for both Hans and Henric to be there. And I think that they get along pretty well. Henric likes asking questions and Hans likes answering them. And Hans came to the lesson super prepared. I have never had someone come to a lesson so prepared to help. I was so impressed and so grateful. After that we were going to help shovel the snow in the church parking lot and walkways... but there was only one shovel... Total. So we went home and ate dinner. :D (The Elders were already out there. Well... one of them was.) But it was actually a good thing that we went home because... well... things were really crazy and I don't really know how but... well, we didn't have food until like 9. (Are lesson was a little late in starting and then a little long in going and then there was the walking home and what not... eh...)
But Henric's lesson was really good. That was the main gist.
And then Thursday we had District Meeting... that was fun. And then we went with Sara Sandelin to an old Man named Torsten. He was so funny and so cute... and.. I think that the missionaries are going to have a lot of fun with him. He wants to do what's best he wants to follow the spirit. And like everyone of us he has a way to go. But, he wants to take that path. I'm excited for him.
And then we went to the Sandelins that night... I was a little sad to realize that that was my last time going there. But it was good. Noah made me draw a smurf... Do remember that I can't draw... Not to save my life. But Noah was super sweet about it and kept telling me that I was doing really well and that I should always believe in myself. (He is so sweet.) It turned out semi decent... I should have taken a picture to show you.
Friday was a little crazy Syster Lowe had a training call half way through the day and I started packing while she was on that call. I hate packing. With passion. I'll leave it at that.
And then we went back to Agnus and family's house. I wanted to say goodbye. her mom had bought pizza for all of us to eat, and we had a fun little object lesson that they just ATE up. (Not literally...) But they loved it and were so excited about it. And that was thanks to Isam who had shared the idea with us. It was really good. Eric was so excited.
Saturday was just sort of a day... we had lessons with Henric and Emy... and we had ice cream and brownies with Emy and Nana for me and Elder Martinsson (who is also transferring). It was fun, and then we went to Marie's. There were a lot of people there and it was really loud and I was really tired. But it was a lot of fun. And I was talking to Hans and we had invited him to come with us to Henric's lesson that morning, but he'd forgotten and had things to do. And we had told him it wasn't a problem. But he pulled me a little aside later and thanked me for being so kind about the fact that he couldn't come to the lesson (and why would I be upset about that, he wasn't called to be a fulltime missionary, he has a life...) But the way he said it and with a couple of other things he said... I just... I just want people to be happy. And it breaks my heart how hard it can be. How sometimes, sometimes happiness seems so far out of reach.
Sunday... I said goodbye. And well... yeah. That was all. We went to Agnus and family's AGAIN. (They were very clear that they wanted to see me one last time... and it was super sweet of them. Eric told me he was going to miss me... which is weird because I've met them three times... but at the same time... it wasn't...) I think I sort of needed it. Not to sound selfish.
But this morning I had cake... chocolate cake... because apparently... Kjanela loves loves loves chocolate. :D (Sound familiar mom? :D ) Thank you so much for that Mom. I really appreciated everything that Isam did for me in regards to my leaving. It was so sweet of him and I was so grateful for that. I Loved Dallin's artwork, and... well, you know me, I do love my chocolate. But I was super grateful to Isam, and super grateful for Sister Lowe, and super grateful for you Mom. I'm grateful that you know me so well Mom. That you know me, and what I need, and that you... well, I love you Mom.
So much.
Anyways I'm leaving tomorrow, and I'm going to miss Kristianstad. I've learned a lot here.

Beautiful sunset in Kristianstad
And I've learned a lot from Sister Lowe and I'm going to miss her. She has such a sweet heart, she cares so much, Kristianstad is lucky to have her. She gives her all. She wants so much to bless others lives and I can't think of a better quality in a person. She is truly a beautiful girl inside and out. I'm glad that I've had this month to be her companion.

Syster Lowe and Syster Kjanela Fawcett
And I'm grateful to have this time here in Kristianstad. But you know, I'm ready to start a new chapter. The Lord wants me somewhere else... so somewhere else I will go.
But, I love you all.
So much.
And, well, I need your prayers. Every day.
Sorry this letter wasn't super enthusiastic or fun...
Love,
Kjanela.

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