Missionaries and service

 Hello there!

I am back... 

I just wanted shortly write about the kind of service the missionaries do (they do a lot of different service). When I was on my mini mission in 1997 one day we went to a park and collected trash. It was interesting. I am sad sometimes because I can not remember so much from my mission because I was ill most of the time. We also made Finnish pulla one day, I remember. I am not sure but we might have eaten them all ourselves lol. My memory is failing me in the pulla department. But they were a bit raw and undercooked if I remember correctly. Haha! 

We also went to an old folks home to do service. I played the piano and we kept the elderly some company. I remember them asking why we were called SISAR all three of us and then VANHIN the two elders... Seems like my memory isn't that bad after all lol. 

We also had Finnish lessons with a nice young man who taught us really well. 

I did not have the time during my short mission to do all the kinds of service there is. I know that the missionaries often help people move, help them do yardwork, clean and wash the dishes (they often wash my dishes) and do a lot of campains, like give ice cream out on town in the summer to people walking by. 

I have a lot of negative memories too from my mission because I did not feel well.. I was so tired. I slept only four hours a night. It was not nice. Amazing that I still managed somehow. It was really difficult for me.

The big thing about going on a mission is to teach the Gospel. Bring people who are ready and want to join the church to the ward. I was at a baptism last Sunday and I was so proud of my children. Though many members at the baptism talked and had a lot of things going on, me and most of the missionaries sat quietly and listened to the music played on the grand piano by one of the missionaries (the musical one lol).  

It is weird how life brings you certain people at a certain time to you. I am so grateful for this group of missionaries here now. I know I can not love them like a "real" mom but I can try and I am often overwhelmed by the great friendship we have made. Together they are doing miracles here in my city. I am just tfollowing along at the side and cheering them on. I hope we can be neighbors in Heaven lol. :D

I know that we are good friends and we have so many things in common. They can not yet read this blog but someday when they go home they can read my thoughts. I can not express how much their support has meant to me. They always cheer me up. 

More later! :)