Sister Ellie Smith England, Manchester Mission

This is what I've been saying every 5 seconds recently..  No worries! Or alllll is well!! Or it's okay everything with be fine! Or we just have to keep going! It's been a stressful week... but it has really helped me ponder on the definition of hope and faith.  HOPE. Is my favorite thing. Hope is something that I cherish and feel very grateful for because I've developed it a lot throughout my life. It's natural for me to just keep saying "this sucks BUT everything will be okay eventually" as you can tell by a lot of my emails I'm sure. It's one of my favorite sentences actually. But it can still be hard in that in between stage where you're waiting for that "good ending." It can be hard to stay strong 24/7. Sometimes we crash and sometimes that's what we need. I've experienced this a lot this week but I've learned one of the most important things. Everytime I crash, that is where I find the Savior. To pick me up and remind...

Hellllooooo family and fabulous friends. Thanks for the all the prayers I could really feel them this week. This week was full of stress but BOOM. MIRACLES TOO because God is too good and will never slow down his work. We have started a new program called first responders in my district. Still haven't escaped from social media yet but hey! It's brought me so close to Jesus Christ so I won't complain. Basically we are responding and teaching online referrals allllll day. You know when you stare at your screen for so long your brain begins to rot? Feeling that a bit recently but all is well. I've talked to some of the coolest people. It's beautiful to see the prepared souls that are just ready to soak in the gospel and change their heart. There are so many people out there, especially right now in the world! Sometimes all we need to do is invite them....  Went to freshers this week to find all new Uni students in Liverpool and that was FIIIIIRE. Saw some of my favorit...

What a wild first 2 weeks for Sister Christensen!  We have had the weirdest things happen to us. Here are a few.... 1. Saw a guy screaming at the top of his lungs in the air while flipping off nothing. It was spectacular and terrifying. Thought that was gonna be the last day of our lives 2. Taught our first lesson to Sabir at the chapel.... he had absolutely no interest in the church and tried to convert us to be muslim. Then walked around the temple grounds, smoking a cig yesssssssss 3. A bird flew into the chapel, smashed into the window, and BOOM DIED. Crazy 4. Everyone in the whole Chorley 3 ward is getting engaged and Bishop said we are next so be careful.... This week was AWESOME. I learned so much more about God's plan for me and continue to find different ways he is helping me learn different things. Most of the time it is through hard times and challenges but hey! What's new, I feel like I am used to it by now. I kinda love challenges now? I don't know. It i...

Howwwwwzit. Back with another week. Here in CHOOOORLEY. Crazy.  I guessed it...I am officially a trainer. Got a daughter yeeeeeayyyy! Sister Christensen is so amazing. It is such a blessing to serve with her! She's gonna rock it.  Gonna make this quick but HUGE miracle. Our mission leaders announced that England is just doing incredible. Apparently it hasn't had this much succes like actually ever before. I immediately wanted to cry. There is no other feeling than participating in this work and seeing the Lord magnify your efforts. The EMM has changed my life forever and it was so special to hear that the Lord really is carrying and prospering this mission.  Miss you all and looooove ya dearly. Keep my comp in your prayers. Being a new missionary is tough! She is killing it. PEACE. Go crazy says PG Cheeeeeeeers Sister Smith 

Quickest update ever..... I must smell too much because God never wants me in Chester for more than 6 weeks BYEEEEE! I am going to Chorley and training a brand new missionary! Hope she loves me!!!! This transfer has been a rollercoaster ride. I have never been more refined in my life. But wow God is just too good to let you fail. I can see how he slowly works with me to help me become more like Jesus Christ. I loved every second serving here and being with the amazing sisters in my flat. Especially Sister Crowton!!! She is just a powerhouse. I am so proud of the missionary she is and continues to become. I would've died without her. I'm grateful for all the amazing members and people I taught and it really breaks my heart to leave but what a comforting thought that the Lord is always with them.  I love you all!!!! Hope you're doing well  Miss you Nosuyi! Cheeeeeeers  Sister Smith