MERICA

The 4th of July is my favorite holiday and I just love everything about it! My whole district wore red white and blue and I LOVE patriotism, so it was quite spectacular, if I do say so myself! One of the Elders mom sent us a package full of red white and blue candy and flags so the elders got creative in how to wear the flags. Walking into breakfast everyone was singing the National Anthem it was the weirdest thing to walk into but also the coolest thing! We were able to stay up late and watch the stadium of fire fireworks show! Holy Hannah they were so SO pretty and just made me feel like a 5 year old (not a new thing). We went outside and hearing them was so SO cool! I had so many people tell me to never lose my child like excitement and to also remember to be always stay humble! 

The next day we were able to be a host to the new missionaries. It was so much fun to help these sisters feel loved and welcomed within the first two minutes of being there. The two girls I was able to host ended up being companions, how cool is that!? Also, one of them just broke down in my arms and it was the hardest thing. I had to try and comfort her and not cry myself! I now see them walking around the mtc and they are so happy and I am so happy for them! 

Our TRC Makenzie went great. I got to invite her to be baptized and she said yes. I was so happy and the spirit was so SO strong! 

I cant wait to go out in South Carolina and just teach and really love the people that I meet! It is going to be hot and humid and I am not looking forward to that part but I know that the Lord will bless me! 

Yesterday was pretty hard because it was the last day seeing all of our teachers and having all of our district be together. It was super sad. I was fine all day until the final prayer. Our teacher Brother Dube said it and in the prayer he said every persons name and that’s when I lost it! Then our district said goodbye and we said our final prayer outside together. Everyone was crying even the people who I thought didn’t show any emotion! I am so SO lucky I have gotten to know these people and they have made such a big impact on my life. 

I love this church and gospel and cant wait to go and teach to the people I have been called to serve. 

ONE MORE DAY HOMIES TILL I’M IN SOUTH CAROLINA! 

Love, 

Sister Jensen