Yes, Winter does happen here... so that would have been nice to know when I was purchasing clothing! Haha no worries I am holding up fine and I do have a few warm things to wear! The weather here now is a cold rain but it is not too bad so long as we really try to stay as dry as possible. But the Lord is strengthening me so that I am not getting sick from it!
This week was really awesome! We met again with Zhang Caroline- yes that is what we call her- and she is so great! She has now read 1 and 2 Nephi and is FINDING ANSWERS!!! We retaught of Joseph Smith by watching the restoration film which I think really answered some questions also she now thinks I live in a grove of beautiful trees.. ah well. But she commited to kneel and pray about Jospeh Smith to know if what we are teaching is true. I know so long as she continues to read from the Book of Mormon she will indeed recieve and know that this is true and that Heavenly Fathers church is again on the earth!! We also met with a Cho Jiating (Family) We had planned to teach lesson three which is the doctrine of Christ. Well, essentially it went well. We had a member present which I am again greatful for. Although at times it is a little interesting. The end of the lesson ended up being the three of them mincing words about why baptism is necessary why people who dont recieve baptism should be judged less harshly and what would happen if someone recieved baptism and then didnt follow the commandments. I have really learned a lot about listening. I am not able to say much especially when its a battle of words because its too fast for me to keep up. But I have learned a lot from my listening that missionaries really need to work on this. I saw when we respond too fast without fully understanding the question they just asked it gets really messy really fast. I am so greatful the Lord sent me speaking another language so that I am learning how important it is to not talk. BUt listen. Ask questions and listen some more.
This week I also had the opportunity to go up to Fulong and with an investigator do a huge hike! Taiwan is SO beautiful. It was raining but that turned out to be a huge blessing because it was a cool temperature for the hike which it a bigger blessing than I could appreciate! So yes, it is just like in kung fu panda when asains climb up a mountain they climb up steps. Yep. The hike was hundreds and hundreds of stone steps up the mountain! It was a very different hike than I have ever been on. And mom its good you are not a missionary here I dont think you could have kept the rule of not playing in the water. The rivers and waterfalls were GORGEOUS! If you can goolgle fulong and dali look at the distance and some pictures. We came from fulong to dali. It was really fun and a nice way to reflect on the beauties of the earth and remember how great the Lord is. Haha but man am I out of shape! Using our bikes the past few days have really been a painful experience for my companion and i because our legs are so sore! HAha but as I always say the Lord is strengthening us and we are able to everyday wake up and do it all over again.
So I am finishing my training! Yes no longer a greenie!!! Oh wait. K no yes I am but I will be getting a new companion and maybe a new area this week! I am going to really miss my sweet little companion. I have learned so much from her and have really come to love and admire her. Isn't it weird- I have spent 3 months of my life with her every minute of everyday and now that we are going to be changing companions I may never see her again. THe mission really is an interesting perspective. But I love it so much and am really growing and seeing how much the plan of our Father effects us every day.
I love you all and am greatful for your support and prayers. Know you are also in mine! May you have a wonderful week!
-Sister Thornley
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