So these past couple of days were way awesome down in trondheim for a
North and West Zone conference with Elder Patrick Kearon. He's the one
with the mormon message about the sting of the scorpion. He is an
amazing teacher and the spirit was feeding me all sorts of revelation on
how I can improve and how this mission can thrive. it was also fun to
see and meet about half of the missionaries in Norway. We fit 29 elders
into the trondheim elders apartment
monday
night. Epic. But now im back in the great north! I flew in a couple of
hours ago and feel so cool saying that. Narvik is no big city but its
still way cool. Surrounded by trees, tall mountains, and crystal clear
water. I literally feel like im living in a national park. If this was
america, it would be. It still is big enough for missionary work, we
have like 2 investigators from the past missionaries and all sorts of
potentials. The area has been completely knocked. Its really been a
humbling experience to be up here but im grateful that its at least
bigger than colstrip montana. There is still an H&M and plenty of
grocery stores. I'm prayerfully trying to grasp what this area needs
most and what Elder Gunther and I can do to bring about the Lord's work
here. Its a tough process dealing with change and getting a good routine
going again but I will adjust to the area and give it my best. By the
way, Elder Gunther is way awesome. I'd describe him as Michael moffitt
with some brooks bingham in there as well. I literally feel like im with
my cousins again. Its nice to have a fresh beginning and im really just
focusing on being more in tune with the spirit. I've also adapted a
nike just do it attitude as well. Lived by that motto more so than
before as of lately. I don't have a whole lot of time to write about the
area. I wish I could just tell you everything on my mind. This area
will be an area I'll look back on and will be a place of some serious
growth. There is a ski resort here as well.. i think 2 so I have
snowboarding in common with a lot of the people here. its cold and
weathery. Always wearing my rain jacket. President did call me right
when he got the email about Tori. Still cant believe it, first time
someone I know pretty close has died, but I am doing ok. She was an
awesome friend. Thank you so much for keeping me in touch. that was so
nice.
Just to answer some of your questions:
New Address?
Dronningensgate 51
8514 Narvik, Norge
its a way nice euroapartment above a foot clinic and furniture store.
The branch?
Tiny. about 8 last week. We
meet for only 2 hours in a red cross building. the spirit is still the
same and I feel very loved by the members. I've met them all already
hahah! kinda...
President Nyman is finnish! So he and I are tight already. He apparently knows the Fristrom name through Pamela:)
Other missionaries?
Closest
ones are about 250 km away. One of the toughest parts about this area. I
feel so isolated. District meetings are on skype. Totally feel
separated from not only the world, but the mission as well. Elder Holden
is the norther most missionary in the world right now. Im not sure what
I am, All I know is that im well above the A.C.
Car?
I wish. Our area is Huge in terms of
land mass. We'll have to figure out busses to surrounding smaller
cities scattered about and hope that if we find anyone, that they can
come to church haha!
I'm cooking good food but would like some recipes to
simple stuff you make like lasagna, chicken and broccoli, enchiladas,
taco soup, etc. I am able to survive and I refuse to eat the same
unhealthy crap day after day. Don't worry! Some missionaries just eat
hot dogs and chocolate milk. Straight up!
Companion?
My greeny is a
stud and im really taking my responsibility to make him awesome
seriously. I know its hard for any greeny. I remember when I was one
(still feel like I am). Its a huge shock to come to the north right away
as well. I love him and we're going to work hard and have a great time.
He know's im here just to help him.
Jacket?
Jacket was 1800 crowns
originally 3200. Helly Hansen Rigging jacket. Navy blue. Tell grandpa
thank you so much and I'll write him a letter on monday.
I gotta go to bed. I'm exhausted. Sorry for the wierd
email. Too much going on. Happy Birthday to dad! I emailed him already.
haha patrik! Hope he loves H20polo. tell him to email me. Goodnight.
Have a nice week:) love you all.
Eldste Skinner
(...man its cold up here)
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