I am really running out of titles. I always think that I will say something about miracles or something amazing, but I have already used that so many times. So this time I guess it just has to be another really good week.
Before I forget, everyone commented on a couple things, so I thought I should probably clarify that a little. As for my reputation, it is pretty much that I am obedient, and that I take opportunities to correct others in obedience as well. The problem is that not everyone likes that, and it only takes a couple slightly true things twisted a little to make a "mean and strict zone leader." What is great is that it isn't really true, and so it is pretty easy to show missionaries that I'm not overbearing, and that when I correct others it is with love and as guided by the Spirit. I just want everyone to see the blessings of obedience, since if we do want to see success in God's work, we do need to do it in His way. Otherwise we will just "doggy-paddle" our entire mission, and wonder why we didn't make it very far.
And as for the girls, I certainly wouldn't call it a huge problem or temptation. I'm just glad I don't have to turn my head in all sorts of weird directions to avoid looking at beautiful girls in very little clothing, since there are nearly no girls our age here in Apeldoorn.
But this week was really good! I went to Groningen on Exchanges for probably the last time, since they are selling the Elder's House. Kinda sad... But it went really well! We had a lot of success, and we also saw a super cool miracle! We were centrum contacting, and we had to stop really quickly to take a telephone call. Right after the call somebody called out "vriend!" and I thought he was talking to Elder VanDerMeide, but it turns out it was for me! I didn't recognize him at first, but it was someone who I had taught a nearly a year ago... in Antwerpen, nearly the other side of the mission. We talked for a little bit, and there was something he was hung up on with religion, and I directed him to the chapter in the Book of Mormon where he could find a very clear answer. I am still in awe with the chances of that happening!
We also had the National Holiday of Koningsdag or Kings Day in English. Everyone celebrates the Kings birthday by wearing orange and partying all day. There is also always a Second-hand market were everyone comes and sells their old stuff. So we had a stand where we gave out pamphlets and DVDs, and offered copies of the Book of Mormon in different languages. It was a ton of fun!
The rest of our investigators are all in about the same place as last week, and we are excited to see them make some progress.
Have a great week everyone! Enjoy springtime, and don't miss opportunities to share the beautiful message that we have!
Love,
Elder Thornton
-A beautiful sunset in Deventer
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