Tjena!
I am officially moved into Boden. Pretty crazy. It's a whole new world up here. The only trees that grow up here--with a handful exceptions--are tall narrow pine trees that line the side of the highway and are just about everywhere. It's honestly gorgeous. The way the trees look half-covered in snow all over the rolling landscape is out of this world.
I've heard that real Sweden is from Sundsvall (approximately the middle of Sweden) and up and everything south of it is Denmark. I don't think I would go as far as to say that, but it truly is magical up here.
That being said, it's snowy, dark, and cold. There was already snow on the ground when I got here so I probably won't see the grass unless I'm still here in June because apparently the last snowfall usually comes in May. The sun is up for about 4 hours a day and Friday morning was -20 degrees Celsius which is -4 Fahrenheit. Apparently in the real winter months it gets down to at least -35°C (-31°F) so that's something to look forward to, I guess.
It was tough to say goodbye to Gothenburg. On Tuesday, we had the pleasure of having lunch with Leif Mattson--essentially the mafia boss of all members in Western Sweden, he has so many connections--and he took us on a little walk along the ocean and let me feast my eyes on what had become my home while the classic Gothenburg wind nearly picked us up off of the asphalt. I really will miss that place.
This week we had the opportunity to knock on some doors like we often have the opportunity to do and we got to meet some really nice people. Lately, I've been testifying to people of the joy that comes from a close relationship to Jesus Christ and inviting them to strengthen their faith in him by learning more about him by reading the Book of Mormon. This week were were able to have some really cool experiences as we saw the Spirit work in people to soften their hearts and accept our invitation. It was a testimony to me that people out there really are searching for the peace of heart and mind that comes from Jesus Christ, but "are kept from the truth because they know not where to find it."
Have a great week!
Love,
Äldste Cummings
I am officially moved into Boden. Pretty crazy. It's a whole new world up here. The only trees that grow up here--with a handful exceptions--are tall narrow pine trees that line the side of the highway and are just about everywhere. It's honestly gorgeous. The way the trees look half-covered in snow all over the rolling landscape is out of this world.
I've heard that real Sweden is from Sundsvall (approximately the middle of Sweden) and up and everything south of it is Denmark. I don't think I would go as far as to say that, but it truly is magical up here.
That being said, it's snowy, dark, and cold. There was already snow on the ground when I got here so I probably won't see the grass unless I'm still here in June because apparently the last snowfall usually comes in May. The sun is up for about 4 hours a day and Friday morning was -20 degrees Celsius which is -4 Fahrenheit. Apparently in the real winter months it gets down to at least -35°C (-31°F) so that's something to look forward to, I guess.
It was tough to say goodbye to Gothenburg. On Tuesday, we had the pleasure of having lunch with Leif Mattson--essentially the mafia boss of all members in Western Sweden, he has so many connections--and he took us on a little walk along the ocean and let me feast my eyes on what had become my home while the classic Gothenburg wind nearly picked us up off of the asphalt. I really will miss that place.
This week we had the opportunity to knock on some doors like we often have the opportunity to do and we got to meet some really nice people. Lately, I've been testifying to people of the joy that comes from a close relationship to Jesus Christ and inviting them to strengthen their faith in him by learning more about him by reading the Book of Mormon. This week were were able to have some really cool experiences as we saw the Spirit work in people to soften their hearts and accept our invitation. It was a testimony to me that people out there really are searching for the peace of heart and mind that comes from Jesus Christ, but "are kept from the truth because they know not where to find it."
Have a great week!
Love,
Äldste Cummings
1. "Det finns bara en stav i Sverige och det är Göteborg" -Leif
2. Big Boy Bouncing out to Boden.
2. Big Boy Bouncing out to Boden.
3. Me and "Our Boy" Elder Jordan.
5. Sunrise at 10:15 on our way to the church for some meetings.
6. Sunset at 12:30 on our way back from the church.7. Elder Cummings' Declassified Boden Survival Guide Tip 1: Leave as little skin as possible exposed.
8. My "son" Elder Burns got some new glasses! The meatball doesn't fall far from the dish.
4. Standing on a frozen lake. During the deep winter, they allow cars to drive across it instead of using the ferry.
6. Sunset at 12:30 on our way back from the church.7. Elder Cummings' Declassified Boden Survival Guide Tip 1: Leave as little skin as possible exposed.
8. My "son" Elder Burns got some new glasses! The meatball doesn't fall far from the dish.
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