Week 56: Fall

  October 27, 2014

Friends & Family,

This week went by so fast. We had a good week. Some ups and downs but such is missionary life.

Random thing I did... I MILKED A GOAT................ haha SICK. It was fun.  

Things that the ward here has been talking about a lot about being prepared. I think it is interesting that this is such a big thing right now. but it makes me think... am I prepared? Every day we need to prepare ourselves for what is to come!!

So I have gained such a strong testimony of The Book Of Mormon. It seriously is amazing. I love that we have to study for 3 hours a day. But Whenever I am having a bad day or in a bad mood, I always go to The Book of Mormon!!! As I was studying a couple days ago I came to this scripture that I LOVE so much!! It's about following the example of Jesus Christ. Its in 2 Nephi 31:9, it says, "And again, it showeth unto the children of men the straightness of the path, and the narrowness of the gate, by which they should enter, he having set the example before them." I love this scripture. To follow Jesus Christ you need to be baptized. Jesus Christ was baptized and every day we want to try every day to be like him!!!! He has set this amazing example for all of us!! He loves us and cares for us!!! It always gets me thinking. Every day I think to myself.. what do I need to do.. to become more like Jesus Christ!!! I love this church more than anything! I know with this Gospel we can live with our FAMILIES FOREVER!!!!! :)

I love the members and people here in Gloucester. They have a "Fall Festival" every year. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!! We helped and carved 8 pumpkins, It was so fun! :) So at our bishops house they have this huge party every year. It was so fun, lots of food, play house, face painting, hay rides, HUGE bomb fire. It was so much fun!!!! I love the Bishop here and his family. They are so amazing! They make me feel at home!! I am so truly blessed to be in Gloucester and to meet the people I am meeting!!! People out here in Gloucester are some of the most nicest people EVER!!!!! :)

I am so happy, I love serving the Lord. I love this church and my family so very much!!!!!! I can't wait to see ya'll in 5 months!!!!! :)

Hermana Brugman