Nov 11

Dear Mom,

Its hard to believe the news about Grandma. I've been thinking about it a lot this week, and I did kind of have a feeling that she passed away, but it was just really surreal opening up my email this morning actually hearing that it really happened. I miss her already. I hope you are doing ok, and Grandpa as well. That's got to be so tough on him and all of you and your siblings. I will be ok. I feel a lot of peace and comfort about it. This is really the first time I've had to deal with the death of someone really close to me, and it just strengthens my testimony and makes that much more grateful for the gospel. We are so lucky that God has such a great plan and especially that we know what it is. But I don't want you to worry about me at all, I'm ok :) 

I did not expect the news about Grace at all though! That is so great! I'm so happy that Jenna and grace are healthy and all went well:) Aub sent me a picture and she is adorable! Tell her I love her! It's crazy to think she will be able to walk and stuff when I see her for the first time. How is Amelia? Does she love her sister?:) 

I'm doing really well mom:) I am learning so much. About myself and about the gospel and my relationship with Heavenly Father. It has been hard and really frustrating at times, but all in all I am doing really good and I am really lucky. 

I will be ok. There is a work to do! I know Grandma will be helping me out as much as possible:) Hope all is well back home.

Love you sooooo much mom!!!!!

******************************************************************************

Dear Friends and Family,
 

Just a short one for this week! I found out I will be staying in Drammen for at least another transfer! I'm really happy about it too. This place is so cool and the members here are awesome! Plus I wanted to learn a little bit more Norwegian before I have to move to a new place and make a fool out of myself again.. :) So i'm pumped about that! Elder Weaver said my Greenie excuses won't work anymore haha but hopefully I won't need to use them anymore.

Had a good week as far as the work goes! There is always people to find, no matter where you are! We found a couple new investigators this week that we are excited to start meeting with. As far as the Jonas family goes.. We are still just waiting on some papers to be sent back so that they can get married! Hopefully they can get married and baptized this week!

Exciting things are happening in missionary work here in Drammen, as well as the rest of the world! It's such blessing that we all can be a part of it. Never hesitate to share the gospel with people, and ALWAYS be praying for opportunities to do that! I know that if he sincerely pray for opportunities, and keep our eyes open for them, God will give them to us. God has a lot of children that he is preparing, and we always need to be ready! I'm so grateful for the Gospel. The church is true!

It was tough to hear about Grandma, but I know that we will see her again soon. I know that God has a plan for her and for all of us, and that His plan is always best. Also, congrats to Jace, Jenna and Amelia! Welcome to the family Grace! 

Have a good week! Love you all! The church is true!

Elder Nilsson