So to start off, this week has been crazy, the first reason is because believe it or not I got sick again!! and this time it was the worst cause I LOST MY VOICE!!! for those that know me this is horrendous because first of all, I LOVE to talk, second on the mission you literally are talking 24/7 so I have had to learn a lot more patience and just nod my head and whisper in response. BUT a huge shoutout to my amazing comp who has basically had to talk and teach alone for these past couple days as the most I can get out is a whisper of a testimony at the end. She is literally the best and I wouldn't be able to do this without her. Well, I'll give a little bit of a weekly summary!
We have had a bajillion family nights here and it has been literally the funnest and really helping unite our ward a lot more.
We had a bomb lesson with an entire family in Djeu, which I think was the first entire non-member family I have taught here in Cabo Verde. Parents married, with 6 kids that all lived there. It was amazing and they were so smart it was awesome!!
Then I got strangely cold in Djeu because of a little wind when the sun went away, and then felt a little off all night... and then that night took my temp and had a 102 fever and felt way sick. and that's where it all went downhill. hahaha the next day I woke up and felt like I had covid again.. so we watched district council on zoom, and then went to get tested just in case. Just cause my whole body literally ached and hurt... but tested negative so all is well!!! and we chatted with all the people at the hospital and met some more less actives, and some new people for our english class. Then the next day we had our ward activity where I was dragged into playing soccer with the youth there and ended up talking a lot again where my voice started leaving. Then since then, it has been completely lost... and still have not been able to find it. ahah but our activity went really well with a ton of people!!! and we're getting good footage for our video that's in the works about the sabbath day. And our english class that night also went way better than first time, and turns out our new bestie here Jeison is a beast at english with a perfect accent and everything. He's awesome and has come to church now 2 times and a couple family nights with us. We're super excited for him and he is so mature it's adorable. We show up at his house and he goes to shower really quick after playing soccer than walks out like 5 minutes later and tells us sisters to stop chatting with his mom outside but come in and sit down with him. hahhaha he's awesome!!! We also sent him to run back to the church with the keys Saturday night to give to the elders and he was so willing to run back with the keys and back just for us!!! Love our little rapazes here! they're amazing. and he and Sandro are like besties now which is awesome.
Also my friend from Praia, Christopher, that I was teaching went to America but got baptized this Sunday and I got to watch the zoom which was amazing and so fun!!! He's amazing and is gonna be such a strong member that will help so many others!!! que alegria :)
ANDD HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY BENJAMIN!!! can't believe I have now missed 2 of your birthdays.. but next one we'll party :)
and finally chopped off my hair!! :) so it's way healthier now and I 10/10 recommend Sis. Berhan as a hair stylist... even at 10 at night kkkkkkk
I already knew this but this week I was reminded that God has a sense of humor for sure and that there is opposition in all things. We might be fighting on the Lord's team and he's fighting with us too, but the opponent is too. And sometimes that means that we get to learn new lessons that week. I love this work so much and my Savior. and scripture for this week is gonna have to be...
D&C 35:8 "For I am God, and mine arm is not shortened; and I will show miracles, signs, and wonders, unto all those who believe on my name."
God is a God of miracles and He is ready to help us with HIS power as long as we show our faith in Him.
Love you all and He does too!!! Believe in His name and look for the miracles that will come. Have a fantastic week!!!
Sister Jensen <3
And the randomest photos for this week... sorry!!! I'll take more this week :)
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