3 is a magic #

so we had transfer calls.  The good news is that I will be staying in Leipzig for these next three weeks.  The other news is that I will be in a drit... 3s are hard. 

We are moving into the other sister apartment so here is the new address in case any of you get a little crazy and want to send me mail...

Sister Brown

04105 Leipzig
Deutschland

Here is my uplifting pioneer thought for all of you:

I found a talk from President Faust called refined in our trials. In this talk he shares a story about a sunday school class that was critisizing church leaders for allowign the hand cart company to head out so late. Then a man stood up in the back of the room adn asked them to stop the discussion. He explains how hard it was, but then also how invaluable of an experience it was to him. 

"The price we paid to become acquainted with God was a privilege to pay, and I am thankful that I was privileged to come in the Martin Handcart Company."

What is the price we pay to become aquainted with God??

In the book of mormon there are examples of people who sacrifice to be a disciple. Amulek gives up his possesions and family and friend relationships. Lamoni´s father gave up his sins and was willing to give up all he had. In Alma 14 the believers give up their lives and are burned for their testimonies. Shiblon and Alma and Ammon and all of the many other missionaries were also persecuted as they served their missions among the lamanites.
It has just been interesting on my mission to take a look at what people are willing to give up in order to follow christ or do what is right and then to see all that they recieve back. I know that the Lord always blesses us and makes up for any "loss" when we are willing to sacrifice for Him.

We didnt really do much (anything) for pioneer day.  But we did make biscuits.  That is pioneery...

Have a good week!

Love
Sister Brown