"Things too wonderful"

After saying a bittersweet goodbye to my dreamy trio and so many memories in my short six weeks in Lund, I am now in Kungsbacka! Quieter rainier cute little city. Sister Nelson is a dog of a missionary-- capable in every sense of the word. I'm excited to see what happens here in Kungsbacka.

I'd like to share one of the beautifuls from this week- one of the most spiritually powerful experiences of possibly my entire mission. Yet another evidence that this picture is so much bigger than me, and that Heavenly Father is coordinating everyone's stories.

We have a friend named Pontus. Six+ foot tall jacked tattooed Swedish man. He was stopped on the street by my companion about 6 weeks ago, was given just a card, and the interaction was left with my companion thinking nothing would come of it. He showed up at church the next Sunday, which was a miracle in itself, and has come every week since. Yesterday after church, he had arranged to get a blessing from our bishop. We got to be with, and it was simply quite possibly one of the most powerful times I've witnessed the power of the priesthood in action. Just a powerful blessing of comfort, and guidance. When the blessing was done, both members of the bishopric and Pontus were all weeping. It was a powerful experience. He spoke after the blessing of how he is ready to set a date for baptism.

I love being a missionary! Out of time, my brothers take priority 😀
Job 42:3. Things too wonderful to explain. That's how this mission feels.

I love you all!

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