December 14, 2015 -- "WOW! Literally Ahoj from the Czech Republic!"

Dobry den,

Oh my goodness I am here. Like in Czech. It's so happy. I can't even put into words what it is like! 

But before I left I had my first baptism. It was the GREASTEST THING EVER! Jim got baptized. He was just one those people you said, "Jump." He said, "How high?" He had done some things in his life that were probably considered the worst of sins ever, but he was able to make a full 180 degree turn in his life through the atoning sacrifice. ( I have forgotten how to spell most english words, and there is no auto correct, so I'm so sorry.) He is one of my favorite people ever, and I think he might be for the rest of my life! Oh my goodness there is nothing happier, I am pretty sure, than helping some one to the waters of baptism and to turn their life to the Savior. (I don't know maybe having a family is? Ne vim I am not there yet.)

Visum Story: Okay so Sestra Sasser, Sestra Henderson, and I were walking this beautiful road doing our 5-7 knocking doors. If you looked up you there was this canopy of pine trees and then there was a fence lined with Christmas lights. Then our phone started ringing. It was our mission president. I had been waiting for this call for six weeks! I was going to Czech! I almost fell to me knees. I was so happy, but yet so sad! I loved Washington. I love where we lived. I loved the people I was able to teach and meet! But it was my time to go!

 I traveled with one of the starsis that did get his visa and was in my same mission to the airport. When we were traveling to get on the plane, we saw Starsi Husdson then Starsi Merril who were both serving in different missions but waiting for their visas. We had no idea we were all flying out together. It was so happy. It felt like Alma and the sons of Mosiah were meeting again after their first mission! 

It felt like a pretty fast flight into Amsterdam from Seattle. We had a two hour layover for our connecting flight. We were listening to everyone speak and saying "Do you think that is Czech?" Sadly, if it was, I am pretty sure I am only catching about one word out of people when they talk for about eight mins. Like I am pretty sure I might leave this place knowing twenty-three words, but it's fine I think. 

Anyways, I met my companion, Sestra Holland. Wow, she is so cute, and she knows Czech--like what??? She is from Ameriky and knows Czech! She is so patient with me. I think due to a lot of my prayers I spent before the mission praying for my trainer hah. 

Well there was a point this week where I questioned every thing I've ever learned and ever know. Do the Czech people need what I am teaching? Do they even want the invitation I am extending to them? Thanks for the scriptures in 3 Nephi Chapter 15 and the awesome branch members of like sixteen.  It was reassuring to know that every people in every place need to become part of the fold of Jesus Christ! I know Heavenly Father loves his children in every land. I feel so honored to be serving in such a beautiful place with beautiful people. This place is nothing like i've ever experienced before in my 19 years. I am pretty sure I am living in a fairytale with way good food. 

Well anyways, though I don't know Czech, with the help of Sestra Holland, Heavenly Father, and me, Jihalava West is going to start making their 180 degree turn to Jeszis. Mark my words. Ha ha.

Love you all your the best!

Keep trying your hardest to keep the earth green and to pray everyday and every night and read your scriptures! Okay.