Pics and Testimony on Christmas Day!

During our video call on Christmas, Sister Smith shared her testimony of her time serving in Thailand so far (see video at the end of this post).

Jeep was baptized

Jeep and others attending her baptism

At JR Burger with sisters in our zone. 

Playing musical chairs during English class!

Switch-off with my "little sister" in the mission

Sunset in Roi-Et

Sister Smith bears her testimony of the Gospel.

A week of Adventures and Miracles

We'll start with today since I remember it the most. We woke up early and went sunrise camping, which involved s'mores and hot dogs and deer. It was unforgettable.

Right now we are teaching the cutest investigator, she's the little sister of one of our recent converts; she's 9 years old and her name is Jeep. The other day we went to go meet her and she said, "Sisters, the other day I prayed about Joseph Smith and I have an answer. I know that this church is true and that Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon." Children are the best.

This past week I've finally gotten to the Isaiah chapters and there is a verse I'd like to share, it says:

Take counsel together, and it shall come to naught; speak the word; and it shall not stand: for God is with us. 

I know that when we counsel with the Lord, with our companions, with our friends, and bear testimony, the walls of fear come down as we know that God is there to back us up. I encourage you all to keep sharing the gospel. I know this church is true, and that Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon.

Merry Christmas!

Some Learning Experience From My Mission

I'm recovered! I'm doing so much better, and this week has been full of lots of great events. Here are some highlights:

We had Christmas zone conference, and I watched It's a Wonderful Life, and loved it. It's my new favorite movie and it has such a great message.

We also had a lot of sisters over for that so it's been really fun. Last night they all left and it was lonely only have 4 sisters.

We also got to go to stake conference and I had the privilege to translate for the president's wife, which was sort of hard but also exciting.

We found a gym in Roi Et and every morning it opens up at 6 for the missionaries and they blast EFY music while we all work out.

We helped with our investigators rice farm again. This time we beat rice with sticks. I have a few calluses now, and I feel like I will be really good at beating my kids if that ever comes up

I know that this church is true and I'm grateful for all the great experiences I've been given. I am grateful that you have taught me to live the gospel, and ever since being here I know how important it is for families to raise their children in the gospel. I love you and merry Christmas. Thank you for your stories, I appreciate hearing from your experiences to see how your mission changed you. I can't say how much I absolutely love being here. My faith has grown so strong and I have loved every minute of it, ups and downs.

Love, Sister Smith

Another Sick Week

This week I got really close to the Atonement of Christ. I felt in a lot of pain these past few days, and for some reason the scripture kept popping up into my head, "the Lord will prepare a way for man". Or something like that. Man has a way because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, and because my mission right now is to serve him, there is a way prepared before me, as long as I don't complain like Laman and Lemuel, and stick to the rules like Nephi admonished us time and time again.

I just realized I should clarify. I am alive. No hospitals. Just got a cold last week and then gastro-whatever so I've just been throwing up the past few days. I'm ok now!!!

I know the church is true. I know God loves us. Have a great week!