I have been formally adopted into the Great Zambia Lusaka Mission. Before I was just on 'Visa Wait', but now it looks as if revelation has been received that there really is no hope in salvaging my Botswana visa. Not like I had much anyway. I mean, my faith was always sufficient, but I know better than that. And the fact that I am at the tail-end of my Mission helps too.
President Erickson emailed me this week, and we were corresponding about the typical things that Missionaries struggle with as they finish up their last transfers. It's made me reflect about my service over the past 16 months, and how now is the best time to really exercise every muscle I've sculpted and toned. He said that 'you have never been better prepared to do this work', and also how with this time will come with great challenges. I can testify that that is true! And that the Lord truly does prepare us for our finest hour.
President Erickson emailed me this week, and we were corresponding about the typical things that Missionaries struggle with as they finish up their last transfers. It's made me reflect about my service over the past 16 months, and how now is the best time to really exercise every muscle I've sculpted and toned. He said that 'you have never been better prepared to do this work', and also how with this time will come with great challenges. I can testify that that is true! And that the Lord truly does prepare us for our finest hour.
Last week we were able to have a Sisters Activity with the Senior Couples. They made us lunch then we had a Q&A session with them. I LOVED it! They were hilarious, yet so wise. The spirit was so strong and I learned so much. It's been some of the greatest highlights of my Mission being able to work with Senior Couples, hear their stories, and learn from all that they've learned. Each Senior Couple that I have served with has been there exactly when I needed them too, and I will be forever grateful for that!
Amongst other things, I was faced with some of the hardest things I've had to eat on my entire mission over the past two weeks. Turns out that Goat really isn't that bad, but that crushed Millet is. Tobwa- the traditional Malawian drink. Never again.
I have seen many miracles and tender mercies this week, both here in the field and at home! The Lord truly does reward us for our hearts desires as we sincerely pray to him and make him aware of all that we are feeling. Man, missions are great. You totally learn to turn everything over to the Lord. I am so grateful for all that I have learned and experienced in my time in Africa. I owe so much to this great place!
Sister Clifford
Sister Clifford
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