We're Not in Kansas Anymore, Letting Go and the Strengthening Aspect of the Atonement

Hey Family so it has been a great/crazy/fun/long/hard week. So the temple was closed but we still went and I'm sending some pictures. It was cool to finally see some of Johannesburg and have that "We're not in Kansas anymore" moment where you see how another society lives. All the houses have gates and razor wire to deal with crime (big problem in SA they dont't even send sisters here due to the street crime). But apart from that it was pretty cool. So we're all super close now and it's gonna be hard to leave the others going to other missions. With only 19 of us here you really get personal with everyone. I am also learning what it really means to learn and teach. It's a pretty hard learning curve where you really have to let go of yourself and focus entirely on the person you're teaching and trust your companion. It has also been a great blessing to get deeper into the Book of Mormon than I've ever been. I really have felt my personal testimony and strength grow as i have found that the Lord gives us our personalities and passions to help other people see him in their own lives. I really feel so fulfilled here with my purpose and have felt the strengthening aspect of the Atonement bless my efforts to overcome my own weaknesses. I have also had so much fun seeing how God brings a bunch of young adults from different backgrounds and strengths and unites them in purpose.

I love you all!!!!!