Either 12:27

(Aldste Cummings)

Hallå!

This week was a blast. We were doing so much that I almost have a hard time believing that we actually did all this stuff in one week!

Last Monday we spend a couple hours with Ylva--an older woman in the branch here--and learned how to take in the seams on suit pants. Very fun, very useful, and very fun. Next week we might be going back to learn how to knit! Shout out to my dad who learned how to knit on his mission to Norway. The lingonberry doesn't fall far from the bush.

On Tuesday, we took the train into Malmö for zone conference. We stayed the night with the zone leaders there which was a ton of fun. It's always good to see Elder Harris again. Unfortunately, this might have been the last time which is sad. He's a great guy.

Zone conference was on Wednesday which was so fun and so spiritual. We talked a lot about how we can better plan our days to best help people rather than just filling time with activities that don't take any thought to plan. We also talked a lot about how the Lord uses small and simple means to bring about large change in the long run. Very inspirational.

On Thursday, I accidentally breathed in while brushing my teeth and a glob of toothpaste shot back into my throat. I've never seen tonsils swell up so quickly. 0 to 60 in 0.5 seconds flat, I swear. I developed a tiny fever and my immune system was weakened just long enough that my allergies could get a foot in the door and now I'm fighting a little bit of sinus congestion. Classic. But it's not stopping me from hitting the streets and preaching repentance. Also, every Swede that I told this to commented that they used to eat toothpaste as a kid to get sick and not have to go to school. I never knew that was a thing but apparently 8 year-old Swedes are all about it.

Thursday also marked a year of my missionary service! It's incredible to think that it's already been that long and that I already have less time left than I've already served. I've grown to love the people I have served so much and I am so thankful for the time I've had here to learn and grow.

I have grown so much as a missionary. I am more convinced of the divinity and reality of Jesus Christ than ever before. I am more committed to serving Him with the rest of my life. I have seen His hand in the lives of those I serve and not the least in my own life.

I testify that by turning to the Lord and applying the Atonement of Christ and His Gospel of Repentance, we can receive peace and happiness in our lives regardless of the situations we're in. When life beats us down, we must turn to Him in humility. Through Him, our weaknesses can become strengths.

I have seen Christ power work miracles in my life as I have developed and grown over this last year. My weaknesses have been strengthened and yet have more strengthening to go. I am thankful for the time I have left to serve and be served as His representative to the people of Sweden.

Have a great week!

Love,

Äldste Cummings

1. Saying goodbye to Elder Malone. I'll miss this guy.

3. Knocking doors.