11 Aug
2014
Ty jo, I don't know how to start this email. I can't believe
it's my last one. This week went by so fast. It really helped that we had
Sylvie's baptism to prepare for, that kept me really focused and not freaking
out at the fact that I have no time left. The baptism was just....perfect.
Absolutely perfect. Everything went smoothly, Sylvie was SO excited, and the
Spirit was so strong. Just absolute, pure happiness--the perfect way to end a
mission. She found the perfect apartment to live in, and everything worked out
just like we had hoped. She even got offered extra work so that she had enough
money to pay for it (sewing ninja turtle costumes haha, she's a seamstress). It
was so special, because we had asked Simona to give the baptism talk, and it
was the first talk she's ever given. And she bore her testimony about how much
her life has changed for the better since her baptism in April, it was so
special. Such a gift for me to see how happy she is, to have been a part of her
whole conversion from the beginning, and to see Sylvie start on the same
journey. Sylvie bore her testimony as well, and it was also perfect. Such a
beautiful day. Even the weather was perfect. Aaah. So much happiness.
It's such a rollercoaster of
emotions.Yesterday was rough, even members that I didn't know too well were
tearing up saying goodbye to me. Phew, 6 months is a long time. Plzen just
spoils you rotten--I've already gotten so many gifts from people, I didn't
expect that. Sister Juraskova is going to teach us how to make buchty this
afternoon (a dessert). Tonight I'll say goodbye to everyone else at FHE and
tomorrow we head to Prague because Sister Rosenvall is training. The triplets
will be the hardest to leave, I think. If I don't cry it will be a feat. I hate
goodbyes.
Well, it's been the most amazing year and half
of my life. It's just not possible to describe how I feel about it. It's been
so amazing to see all of the miracles I remember the first training we
had with President McConkie and him talking about how we needed to get the idea
that we would only see a couple baptisms because we are in Europe out of our
heads. Wow, if anything ever proved that to me it's been Plzen in the last 4
months. 12 baptisms. 12!! It's been a complete miracle. And not only baptisms,
but baptisms of people like Sylvie--completely prepared to embrace the gospel
in every way. It's been an amazing experience to be a tool in the Lord's hands.
Such a privilege.
Well I think that's about it. Prague will be
fun, I get to hang out with my MTC sisters again, and take a last walk around
the city, which I'm excited about. Then there is departing interviews and
dinner and a testimony meeting and goodbyes. I know that after-mission life
will be good as well. It will just be different. Thank goodness for skype and
facebook. I am excited to see you all. The future is as bright as our faith!
See you on Thursday!
s laskou, Sestra Cooper
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