We doubt not the Lord nor His goodness, we've proved Him in days that are past.

Oufti. As the Liegoise say. This week was pretty rough. Our numbers were in the toilet, our discouragement pretty high and I have no idea why but the majority of our amies are in the hospital for some reason. But there is always a silver lining to that great big rain cloud. 

Tuesday night we went to Aurica and Katy's for our rdv. When we knocked on the door, Christiane a member answered, she was there helping Katy with her homework so we chatted with her until Aurica came home. We had planned on just starting the lessons over with her so we began the retab but immediately I knew that wasn't right, but we continued and it actually led us right into a wonderful discussion about baptism! Aurica and Katy both really want to get baptized but neither one of them feel ready for it. Christiane bore a beautiful testimony of the Atonement of Christ and the power of baptism. it was amazing!! the Spirit definitely directed and guided the entire lesson and Aurica was deep in thought the entire time, I know she wants to be baptized it is just a matter of addressing her fears. I cant wait to see her again so we can discuss more and set a baptismal date! 

I feel like I've been facing a lot of discouragement lately and I tried to fight it but there are times when I make mistakes and really ruin things and the adversary tries to make me think there's no hope of fixing it but Elder Pinnock says, "When we make mistakes we can take what we have marred and begin again. The potter did not give up and throw the clay away...and we are not to feel hopeless and reject ourselves. Yes our task is to overcome our problems take what we have and are and start again." Bishop Stevenson reminds us that "the miracle of the Atonement makes up for the imperfections in our performance" I have learned this week that there is always hope. No matter what if we keep pushing, keep trying, the Savior's grace makes up the difference every single time.  Nothing is ever ruined so much that He cannot fix it, after all He said, "I the Lord build up the ruined places and plant that which was desolate." I know that at the end of the day, even when our numbers are low and we've been rejected and fruged that my Heavenly Father accepts my effort and the grace of His Son makes up for what I did wrong. I am so grateful for my mission and endless opportunities I am given to come to know my Savior more and understand how His Atonement applies in my daily life. I am so grateful for this gospel and all the blessings I see. I am so happy to be a missionary here in Liege! Thank you everyone for your love, support and prayers, i love you all so much!!

avec amour soeur hawkes