Hey fam,
This past week really has been undescribable. I can't fully share all that God has done for me and the amazing things that i have seen, felt and done. To start, the plane ride was brutal but it did have its moments. Being able to meet up with ten other missionaries on the flight in the airport was a real blessing. We all had an instant love for each other like we had known everyone for our entire lives. we even shared our last american meal together at Panda express. Anyway on the flight(which was just like any normal plane disappointingly but some people where moved around and i ended up being between another missionary going to Zambia and an older man named Brian who was a pastor in another church heading to a conference and he really loves mormon missionaries and we prayed together which was pretty cool. so there are 19 of us here in Jo-burg right now and we have become one big family. Its amazing how much love i have seen this week i can't even tell you how loving theses missionaries are. They really do send the best to Africa. Also president and sister Aston are amazing and firm believers in fun. Food wise we are eating alot! Which is good because they pretty much said eat it now cause you ain't getting it in the field...oh well. I have been blessed to be paired with Elder Yosi from south Africa he is going to Botswana, wants to be a civil engineer, and he has taught me so much about love and humility i really love him and all the african they are the best! There are six of us going to Zambia....Elder Mira from Alaska my new poly brother who gives the best hugs, Elder Chauke from SA who is so humble and happy at all times, Sister Porter from Boise who has destroyed all of us in every sport and board game, and sister Gwebu and sister Marriot both from SA. Its amazing who specail the bond is here when we all have the same goals,faith, fear, joy,spirit, and love for christ and each other. I have grown so much and feel like a much different person. I have never seen God so much and i feel a great sense of peace and purpose like the weight of my old worries and cares are now replaced with a sense that i am home and where i need to be. I have never laughed, smiled, cried, or loved so much. The pure love of Christ that is here has change all of us an it beautiful. To see people from different countries and backgrounds totally embrace each other in love afeter only a few days and make so much sacrifices out of love to help each other. I can tell you God is close in Africa and he loves all of his children so much. I can only imagine how much i am going to expeierence the rest of my mission . I cant send any pictures yet but i promise some soon. I love you all so much.
Stefan
I know im leaving out alot here but i have more to tell in coming emails
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