"favorite days" -ben rector

Things are so good.

- We got to be present when a priesthood blessing was given to one of our new members who was in the hospital this week. The spirit was so strong and she was the first to testify of feeling it. I am grateful for priesthood power! It was a beautiful chance to really feel that this week.
- had the sweetest relief society activity that 3 of our friends could come to! I'm grateful for the welcoming of this little ward!
- A bunch of friends came to church!
- Including our awesome new friend Christian! the young swedish guy. He is such an honest seeker. Really someone who knows nothing about God-- nothing at all but wants so sincerely to learn. So kind and hilarious and reminds me soo much of Pontus. He loved church and is coming back! Please pray for Christian!!!
- Syster Hope and I laugh a lot
- played piano in a hemköp

I got to speak in sacrament meeting for Swedish mother's day and loved this from Elder Holland :

"No love in mortality comes closer to approximating the pure love of Jesus Christ than the selfless love a devoted mother has for her child"

I love this idea--- that we are really just trying to show the love of Jesus Christ. I know this about motherhood to be true because of my mom. Who exemplifies so well that selfless mother's love.
That kind of motherhood is everything I am working for. I am grateful for my mom for showing that love and grateful for my Savior who first was the example of that osjälviska kärleken!

Love you all 🫶

Syster Barn

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