Sister Lydia Jensen-Taiwan, Taipei Mission: December 2019

Sunday, December 22, 2019

Wow, so many people have asked me how I feel and honestly saying goodbye to so many dear friends I love has been like slowly ripping my heart in two. Half is gonna stay in Taiwan, half will go back to America Thursday. Good thing we don't go on missions in multiple countries, my heart would be in such small pieces it might stop functioning haha. But I have also felt a lot of peace and comfort the past few days as I have prayed and God has helped me know everything will be okay, He is happy with what I have done here in Taiwan, and He will be with me throughout the rest of this crazy journey called life. I am full of gratitude for the past and hope for the future!

This week was pretty crazy! We had exchanges with the Sanchong sisters, last English group in Danshui, Christmas (and farewell) party after church, and Grace's baptism!

There are so many people I love so much here, and so many things I have learned and felt. Most of all, Jesus Christ is our Savior. He lives. Heavenly Father loves and knows each one of us. The Book of Mormon is true and can bring comfort and guidance, often through the Spirit we feel when we read it. When we trust the Lord and do what He asks, we can do anything ~ because we are children of God.

Love you all so much!

Sending hugs and prayers!

See ya soon!

Sister Jensen

Ting, Annier, and Olivia

Exchanges with Sister Hansen and Brown

Grace's baptism

Haley (Khanh Linh)

Zhou JM, Cindy, and Anna, Grace

家樂 (cute baby

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Anna

Grace

Olivia and Annier

Sunday, December 8, 2019

Week 78--Dec. 2, 2019

Happy Turkey Day & Merry Christmas!

HEY FamBam!

We had an AWESOME week! It was actually pretty normal, but it FLEW by and wow....

We had Zone Conference on Thursday and I gave my last testimony and shared a couple experiences I've had on my mission that have really solidified my testimony that Heavenly Father loves us and knows us individually ~ He hears our prayers and will answer in the best way for us according to His time. I also shared about the Book of Mormon, the power it has to change hearts and to bring the Spirit in any situation. I know the Book of Mormon is true and is God's way of speaking to us.

At Zone Conference we had Thanksgiving dinner!

Turkey and Pumpkin pie from Costco hit the spot! They strategically had us practice for the Christmas concert right after lunch so everyone would digest and be sleepy during practice and then focus again for trainings after. 🤣 It mostly worked.

We also went to the temple with a recent convert on Saturday and then attended (and performed Candlelight Carol) at the recent convert fireside on Sunday. I invited some of my friends from other areas to attend so I got to see them all for the last time.