tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42461407420964324502024-03-18T20:08:49.364-07:00Hailey's MissionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11282353497959247904noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246140742096432450.post-12732453704510480022015-02-08T17:43:00.000-08:002015-02-09T21:14:25.915-08:00My Heart Is Really Sensitive Right Now<br />
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My heart is really sensitive right now. Probably because my heart is here in Australia and I know I have to leave soon. I didn't know it was possible for me to love people so much. I feel so much peace though. I have faith that all will be well.</div>
I am so grateful to my Father in Heaven. I am in awe that someone so flawed could have this incredible of an experience. The work of Salvation is real. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is real. It is the most real thing on Earth.<br />
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I am convinced that angels have assisted and lifted me in the past 18 months. My heart is so full. This past weekend I saw the hand of the Lord in the most miraculous ways. I am truly a part of the greatest work on the Earth today.</div>
I know that Jesus Christ lives. I know that this is His work, and that as a missionary I represent Him. I know that as we rely on Him, we can do all things. I know that God is my loving Heavenly Father. I know Him. All I want is to please Him.</div>
I love you so much. Thank you for praying so diligently for the missionaries. Hurrah for Israel!!</div>
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The Stevensonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17296545161844438626noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246140742096432450.post-10841547701279156492015-02-02T05:56:00.000-08:002015-02-06T05:57:28.854-08:00EVERYDAY IS A DREAM....."MY HEART IS FULL OF HAPPY"<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hello!</span><br />
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Time is literally flying. "My heart is full of happy" as one of our investigators once said. I feel at peace.</div>
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I am so grateful to be serving as a missionary with my brother!!! We are over 11,000 ks apart but I feel so close to him. We are part of God's army.</div>
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Everyday is a dream. Honestly, I cannot articulate how much the Lord is hastening His work. Day after day this week we have found the most incredible people who are so surprised and happy when they meet us, because they are looking for a church, or they are looking for good people in the world. They come to the branch and feel the Spirit there and don't want to leave.</div>
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This week we met L. from China. He came here to study English, but in his english class met some friends from Spain who taught him basic spanish. Somehow his Spanish is better than his English and he doesn't want to be taught in Chinese so we get to teach him! He rode the train to stake conference with us and M, J, J and K. It was a Espanol fiesta! Liu was in Heaven! After the conference, all seven us traveled back to the branch for a lesson. In the lesson, L didn't know how to answer a question in English so he spoke in Spanish and J translated...haha oh my. </div>
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We teach J. and M. everyday...they are such pure-hearted people. They are truly disciples of Jesus Christ. They are getting baptised this weekend with Chir.. The same day that K. is going through the Temple and the Kiri. family are being Sealed!!!! I feel like I am in a dream.</div>
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During the Mun. girls first lesson, I could barely open my mouth, I was so close to bursting into tears. Oh how I wish you could meet these women. They are the most loving souls. They are truly <b>FEASTING</b> upon the Book of Mormon. They yearn to know what more they can do to follow Christ. I so wish they remembered the Elders that taught them in Spain....those missionaries would be so happy to know how they are doing.</div>
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Chir. is truly becoming converted...he glows. He is doing so much good in the world.</div>
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I love love love you all so much. I love my Heavenly Father. I love being able to devote every second of everyday to becoming one with Him, and helping others do the same. I honestly do not think I could be more blessed. I know that the Lord <b>IS </b>hastening His work!! Do all you can everyday to follow Him...we are all missionaries! </div>
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The Stevensonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17296545161844438626noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246140742096432450.post-43866121436970472612015-01-26T20:41:00.000-08:002015-01-29T19:15:56.757-08:00No Swimming For Us!<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
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We traveled the Great Ocean Road (google this!) The water was the most vibrant shades of blue...from turquoise to navy and the <b>WAVES</b>! Like thunder! The beaches (from afar, no swimming for us!) and cliffs was breathtaking. I am in continual awe of Heavenly Father's genius and grand creations. He is an artist! A sculptor! And each of us are blessed enough to have sparks of His attributes and talents...it's mind-boggling really!</div>
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The other day we were walking down Swanston towards Bourke St. I saw a boy from about 20 feet away and I knew instantly I had to talk to him, unfortunately the crowds were so big and fast and suddenly he was 100 ft away about to cross the street. I felt a magnetic pull towards him and the next thing I knew I was racing towards the street (good thing Sister A. is quick and observant, haha) Long story short, his name is Diego and is visiting his family in Melbourne. Guess where he is from? Santiago, Chile! He goes to Universidad Catholics in the city and lives across from a Mormon church. He has never spoken to Mormon missionaries before, but has always been curious. He is traveling for a bit and then will go back in February. He gladly gave me his Chilean number for Elder Stevenson or one of his missionary friends to give him a call when he gets home. </div>
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We are working hard. Sprinting everyday until night...so tired by the end that we've accidentally taken the express train home vs the normal train multiple times. This takes us at least 16 stops past our desired destination...sigh. I'm working on being more aware. all is well though! We always find wonderful people to talk to! </div>
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Do you remember K. and D.? I used their laptop on Christmas. D. is our Ward Mission Leader. K, D and their 1 year old son N. (the celebrity branch baby) will be sealed in the Temple next month!!!! D. baptised K. last year in Mexico. K. is going through the Temple for the first time <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1500671491" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;"> Feb</span></span> and asked me to be her escort....Sister A. and I are <b>ELATED</b>! This is a dream come true. This family is so special to me.<br />
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We found out that Elder Bednar is visiting our mission....we haven't had an Apostle come in years so this is so special!!!! He comes the week after I leave. I'm a little disappointed but much more excited for our mission.</div>
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Chr. is getting baptized this weekend!! There was a couple visiting from Chicago at the branch this week...the woman saw Chr. from across the room and told her husband "that man <b>GLOWS</b>!" She was able to tell Chr. after the meeting, it meant a lot to him. He does glow. He has come so far. I'm so blessed to have been able to teach him for the past four months. He is so special.<br />
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This week while street contacting, we met a man named Su. Su. is from India and visited America a few years ago. While there, guess who he met??! Missionaries from Japan and Sri Lanka. They really made and impact on him. When I met him he said...."this is an unreal coincidence...I am now in Australia meeting a missionary from America. Where is your church??" He came and really felt the Spirit. He said that He knows this is where God wants him to be and asked what he can search on the church website to learn more. (www.mormon.org)</div>
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P.S. You will never dream where I spent the day(p-day)...The Australian Open. It was bliss. I tried to write down who we saw play (either in a match or practice match)...some were.... Nadal, Tomic, Williams (<b>YES</b>, I saw Serena Williams practicing! I was so close to her!!!) Anderson, Voracova, Seppi, Lisicki, Mladenovic. It was amazing!!! The huge center is really close to where our flat is!<br />
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We taught a darling girl named S. this week. S. has zero knowledge of God...it is a special thing to get to teach people from scratch about their maker. She moved here last week from Korea to study English, she came here not knowing a soul. (Haha, kind of a Korean pun ;) She cried and told us she is so lonely and depressed being by herself, and that she "want depend to God." We taught her how to pray and she immediately felt the sweet comfort of the Holy Ghost. She left smiling and we taught her the next two days as well. When we taught her about baptism she asked is Sunday was okay. She has the purest heart.<br /><br />Unfortunately, she texted us yesterday saying that her mom is making her go to Sydney for at least a month and that she won't be able to say goodbye...I remember that Davis W. is in Sydney speaking Korean...somehow I hope to refer her to his mission!</div>
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And a couple minutes after that, Aik. texted us saying that she doesn't want to meet with us anymore either. This was somewhat of the pattern this week. It hurts my heart so much. I want everyone to have the immediate blessings that the Gospel brings. I love these people so much. But we will continue to have faith, work hard, love much, and heed to Joseph Smith's words:<br /><span>"Therefore, </span><span>dearly </span><span>beloved </span><span>brethren, </span><span>let </span><span>us </span><span>cheerfully</span><span> </span><span>do</span><span> all </span><span>things </span><span>that </span><span>lie </span><span>in </span><span>our </span><span>power; </span><span>and </span><span>then </span><span>may </span><span>we </span><span>stand </span><span>still, </span><span>with </span><span>the </span><span>utmost </span><span>assurance, </span><span>to </span><span>see </span><span>the </span><span>salvation</span><span> of </span><span>God, </span><span>and </span><span>for </span><span>his </span><span>arm </span><span>to </span><span>be </span><span>revealed."</span></div>
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Jo., a man in our branch told our Gospel Principles class about a story from his childhood. His family lived near the Prime Ministers house and it was not uncommon for there to be protestors outside screaming and shouting awful things. On one occasion, mobs and protestors began to terrorize the whole street of the PM. They threw stones through windows, and set fires everywhere. Terrified, Jo. and his family prayed together that they would be safe. Finally the mobs left, they went outside and their house was the only house in the surrounding area that had not been touched. </div>
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I was reminded this week of looking outside and seeing that part of our yard (in Texas) was in flames. I remember praying out loud, and instantly feeling peace. I 100% knew that it was all going to be okay. That is the power of the Holy Ghost. I know that when I feel peace when praying, that is Heavenly Father communicating with me that He is listening, and that He loves me.<br /></div>
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I could not be more blessed. Honestly, I could not. Ammon's words continually run through my mind and heart, "Have we not great reason to rejoice...Behold, I say unto you, I cannot say the smallest part which I feel."</div>
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Everyday is a wonderful day when you wake up in the Australia Melbourne Mission...so every week is pretty exceptional....but this week has been exceptionally great.</div>
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Sister Alb. arrived Wednesday from the New Zealand Missionary Training Center. She is from Metro Manila, Philippines. This is sister is so special. Her English is flawless...she jokes with some people that she's American and they believe her. She is righteous, confident, happy, and such a hard worker. I am so blessed to learn from her.</div>
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We saw countless miracles this week. One morning we prayed earnestly that we would be able to find 5 people that are prepared to hear the Gospel of Christ...during the day we met a woman on a bench who had no idea why, but the Lord had told her to come into the city that day. She had been sitting in front of the library for hours, not knowing why she was there. When she first saw Sister Alb., she was terrified. As a child she had some bad experiences with nuns in Vietnam...she thought we were nuns...haha. She ended up coming with us to the church and was welcomed so warmly by the branch. At the end of they day, she knew very clearly why the Lord had her come to the city.<br />
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Yesterday sweet Phu. who was baptized a few months ago got up and talked about how she used to think that in her previous life, she must have been a very bad person to have all the trials she has in this life now. Now she knows that Heavenly Father gives her trials to help her learn and grow. Now she knows that He loves her.</div>
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Hele. from Iran boldly testified of Jesus Christ and how grateful she is to know about Him. She talked about how lucky we are to have religious freedom. On Christmas day she studied her scriptures for one hour and felt so incredible. She knows that Jesus Christ lives.<br />
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I am a part of the greatest work on the Earth today. It is Jesus Christ's work. I have asked, and I know that He lives. I know that Heavenly Father is patient with us. He loves us and will gladly help us to feel happy, to feel love, to feel peace and hope. We are never alone. </div>
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While on the tram this week we came to a stop where a man in his 40s was trying to get himself and his huge walker up the stairs to enter in the tram. We hurried and hopped out to help this large (at least 6'3) man and his heavy walker in. Somehow we were able to (this is an additional miracle seeing that my companion is itty bitty...under 5ft!) When he got on, I quickly realised that his eyes were lazy, most of his limbs were malfunctioning and he had some sort of brain damage. His speech wasn't very clear, but he talked and talked to us...he was SO incredibly happy...pure joy. We helped him get off the tram when he had to go. </div>
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Guess what... for Christmas dinner we had kangaroo at the G. home. Even my vegetarian companion loved it. The G's live in an old hotel in Williamstown. It was such a special week...I love being able to teach about the joy and reality of Jesus Christ's life.<br />
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I love being a missionary. I see continuous miracles! To quote Mormon, <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.00784314); border: 0px; color: #2f393a; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">“Has </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.00784314); border: 0px; color: #2f393a; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">the </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.00784314); border: 0px; color: #2f393a; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">day </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.00784314); border: 0px; color: #2f393a; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">of </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.00784314); border: 0px; color: #2f393a; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">miracles </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.00784314); border: 0px; color: #2f393a; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">ceased?” </span> No. I bear my witness that they have not. Faith in Jesus Christ really is a power.</div>
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How is your feast on The Book of Mormon coming? :) That book has truly been the catalyst for changing my heart and increasing my faith.</div>
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The Stevensonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17296545161844438626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246140742096432450.post-22923295804353027612014-12-21T11:14:00.000-08:002014-12-23T11:14:28.438-08:00SHE DID THE BIGGEST FIST PUNCH<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Merry Christmas!!!</span></span></span><br />
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I had the privilege of being Sister Sai.'s companion her last day as a missionary...I've heard that missionaries always have their last miracle...the whole day was a miracle! While GQing (contacting people on the street) we met Chang, a student from China who had no knowledge of God or Jesus Christ. He excitedly came back with us to the branch, and my heart was soaring....I felt so strongly that this boy is so special. We watched He is the Gift with him and taught him how to pray. That prayer changed his life. He said afterwards that there <b>IS</b> a Father in Heaven, and he listened to him. A couple days later he got into a fight with his roommate and was really distraught, he went into his room and prayed and God helped him again. He found this to be a sheer miracle, and it is!</div>
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K's baptism was so beautiful! Her husband, was able to baptise her. When she came out of the water in one motion she did the biggest fist punch, oh my, it was so happy. K. is not a huge smiler, but she was glowing. Her husband let out a loud "<b>YES</b>!"<br />
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On Christmas day our branch is holding a big meal for anyone to come!! We are teaching quite a few students who have no plans for Christmas and they are coming!! Hurray! Sister Goodall, a woman from a near ward invited us over for dinner!! We are <b>SO EXCITED</b>!<br />
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The Stevensonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17296545161844438626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246140742096432450.post-62888236787099186522014-12-14T11:11:00.000-08:002014-12-23T11:14:03.999-08:00I LOVE THIS BEAUTIFUL DIVERSE GROUP<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This morning we had a breakfast with all of our sisters in our zone...I love this beautiful diverse group. We represent Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, Philippines, America, Australia, New Zealand, Whales and Germany. </span><br />
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This week I was able to do an exchange in CHP...I got to see A! She is doing so well and is such a missionary. Before I left her house she said, "the gospel saved my life, and still does" She is so special. Her faith in Christ is unyielding. The gospel of Jesus Christ saves us.<br />
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This week when we talked about temple marriage she said"I want to register at the temple to marry for two souls for eternity" </div>
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How do you like the He is the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=892256584141297&set=vb.120694114630885&type=2&theater" target="_blank">Gift</a> video? As I ask person after person what they think the meaning of Christmas is, I have become aware of the mass confusion of why this time of year is so special and spectacular. I will give every ounce of energy I have to glorify the reality of Christ's birth. His birth is miraculous and so humbling. As we focus Christmas on <b>HIM</b>, we will be lifted and filled with more joy than any toy or trinket. </div>
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We spent the morning singing carols at a hospital in Epping...it was interesting to see the atmosphere of the drab waiting room illuminate so drastically. One particular man could not straighten his back and had double canes attached to his arms, sat in a chair and smiled the whole morning. My heart is still full.</div>
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I am so blessed. I am so grateful. I love Jesus Christ, I <b>LOVE</b> serving Him. I love you so much and please know that I am praying for you.</div>
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The Stevensonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17296545161844438626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246140742096432450.post-52709844551290359772014-11-30T19:22:00.003-08:002014-11-30T19:30:11.368-08:00MY HEART JUST ABOUT BURSTS DAILY!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Life is so beautiful. I have never felt so much profound love before. I don't know how to describe it. My heart is just so warm and happy and I love the people here so much. Sometimes I start crying when I think about it. Haha, it's so odd!!!</span><br />
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We have been teaching a man from India, Chir. Because of daily Book of Mormon study, his faith in Jesus Christ has increased so much. Faith in Christ leads us to action! Faith leads us to repent. This week Chir. showed up to our lesson with so much sorrow in his countenance. He then told us that he sometimes get really angry at work. He hates it about himself and yearns to change. The lesson that we had prepared for him that day was on repentance! Heavenly Father is so aware. </div>
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Toi yeu gia dinh toi! (I think this is I love you in Vietnamese...) </div>
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The Stevensonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17296545161844438626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246140742096432450.post-47317054234375277452014-11-24T04:29:00.002-08:002014-11-24T04:35:28.298-08:00LOVE AND AFFIRMATION MAKE US SOAR! I got a speeding fine :(((((<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">Hello!!!</span><br />
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Our new Golden Missionary (brand new) is sweet sweet Sister P. She is from Vigen, Philippines. She is almost 12 inches shorter than me, is freezing in 20 degree weather and is the most humble missionary I know. She is such a joy and a blessing. I have the most wonderful companions.<br />
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The night Sister P. arrived, one of our neighbours was playing Greek music really loudly, we can see into their backyard from our appt and could see a few older men and women drinking and dancing and yelling "OPAH!!!" for hours. It was a great way to welcome her to Melbourne!!!</div>
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We have been teaching a woman named K. for months on and off...she has been taught by so many missionaries. This week we got a text from her saying that now is the time. She is ready to be baptised and follow God completely. We met with her this week and she's had a complete change of heart. Such miracles.</div>
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There is a girl in our branch named A. A. is 16 and was baptised earlier in the year. She and her family moved from Malaysia recently and now live in the city. Honestly the miracles continue ceaselessly....we were invited over to their house for dinner this week. It was such a delight and afterwards we asked the father if we could share a gospel message. By this point, 4 of their neighbours from Malaysia had also come in and we were teaching a large room full of Buddhists. We talked about the Godhead and Jesus Christ's Atonement. We asked Alicia to bear her testimony,part way through she suddenly started sobbing. It was as if she was a very shaken fizzy drink that was being opened. This was the first time that her family was listening! This was her chance. For the next 40 minutes she bubbled out as much gospel knowledge as she could. "I believe in something called agency...agency is..." And then her father would interrupt and give philosophical view points. By then end her dad just said that he has such a special daughter...she has always had such a love for truth. The family said they would try to come to church <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_497101279" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">on Sunday</span></span>. It was such a miracle night.<br />
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Unfortunately I've had the flu all week...all is well though! I was given a blessing that talked about how we must experience the bitter in order to appreciate the sweet. Touche. </div>
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I am SO thankful for my trials that allow me to be grateful for good health and my healthy body and the ability to walk and run and jump and dance! I am so thankful to know that there is <b>UNIVERSAL</b> <b>TRUTH </b>and bright, glorious, shining <b>HOPE</b> through Jesus Christ.</div>
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Oh family, there are so many people that are suffering in the world. I am around so many homeless, hungry, sad and angry people daily and my heart cringes. It makes me weep. We do are best to lift and encourage and help them. How are you helping people today? God's children need love. Every one of them. Love and affirmation indeed make us soar!</div>
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My heart burns with desire to tell <b>EVERYONE</b> about the Gospel of Christ. Everyone deserves to know that we are God's children...to know what that means changes everything. He loves us more than we can comprehend. We have inherited divine qualities from Him! We can become like Him!! I know that He loves us.</div>
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The Stevensonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17296545161844438626noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246140742096432450.post-37984039690787480492014-11-17T18:39:00.000-08:002014-11-17T18:39:00.416-08:00Wow...Wow....Wow Wow...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hello hello!!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><br />
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I am <b>JUBILANT</b>! Sister Larsen and I are staying in the City another transfer!!! And we are training a new sister from the Philippines!! Eeeeeee! We will continue to do exchanges with the sisters in Heidelberg, Narre Warren, Gippsland, Braeside and Maroondah Zones.We are so excited for this transfer!</div>
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Last week J. prayed during our lesson about whether or not this is Jesus Christ's church. After she said "amen" we sat in silence and she just said, "wow....wow...................<wbr></wbr>..wow wow......wow" I have, and then she moved her hands up and down her arms. (goose flesh anyone? ;) She told us that God told her in heart that she is in the right place. She was so excited to get baptised.<br />
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This week we met and started teaching a girl from Korea named J.!!! She is darling and bubbly and <b>LOVED</b> church...she hung on to every word during sacrament meeting and used her phone to translate words like "hymn" and "sacrifice" She cannot wait to be baptized!!! Such a miracle!!</div>
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The Stevensonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17296545161844438626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246140742096432450.post-11653985143741528422014-10-20T15:56:00.000-07:002014-11-18T06:20:22.155-08:00It Was Quite Humorous When She Saw Our Badges :)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hello!</span><br />
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This week we were able to attend the Temple...oh how entering the Lord's Heavenly house makes my heart soar!!!! </div>
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This morning I read about Christ visiting the America's after He has been resurrected...the first thing He commands the gatherers to do is to "Arise"...He then has them come unto Him to feel His prints...later He has Nephi also "arise" and the gives Him the authority to baptise. I studied about Joshua and Ezekiel who were also commanded to not just worship the Lord alone, but to arise and act. I want to <b>ARISE </b>in every situation and help others do the same...there has been no greater joy in my life than to be an instrument for the Lord.<br />
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This week there was an International Jehovah's Witness conference in Melbourne....70,000 representative covered the city all week with big purple lanyards and badges. It was quite an interesting experience! I met many kind people from around the world...all united for a good cause! When we were walking to our apartment from our Richmond tram last night, we found one of their purple badges on the ground, we called the number on the back and met up with Ros from Perth. She was so happy that we had found her badge! It was quite humorous when we approached each other and she saw our badges :) She was so friendly and it's definitely not coincidence we met her!</div>
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The next day he said that life on earth is training, and we are his trainers. No matter the analogy, this life is just a drop of eternity! Please, feast upon the words of Christ everyday. It is worth it. Talk to God....tell Him your joys, your concerns, your desires, everything! I <b>KNOW</b> that He is listening...I know that the Atonement of Jesus Christ can change us. It changes my heart...only <b>HE</b> can change me! I can try and try so hard to change my behaviour, but as I plead for this change of heart, he changes my nature so that I have no disposition to act in any way that is unpleasing to Him. I love repentance. I want to change everyday!</div>
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I yearn to emulate Jesus Christ. Conference inspired me with many many ways I can change! I want to be more genuine and kind with those around me. "Kindness is powerful!" Our life here is just a drop of Eternity... I want to do everything I possibly can to strengthen my brothers and sisters. I want to study the Sacrament and think about it daily....How interesting that that was such a focus. What a miracle that we get to be cleansed weekly.</div>
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The Stevensonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17296545161844438626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246140742096432450.post-32753148339321038842014-10-06T14:42:00.002-07:002014-10-06T18:58:51.086-07:00I Had A Nacho Libre Moment <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Hello hello!</span><br />
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The General Women's Conference was incredible....so inspiring and edifying. I bawled watching the beautiful sisters from around the world share their testimonies of the Temple..<a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/watch/2014/10?lang=eng&vid=3810258133001&cid=6" target="_blank">https://www.lds.org/general-conference/watch/2014/10?lang=eng&vid=3810258133001&cid=6</a>. I feel continually blessed to serve a mission. I am so spoiled being here.... we have been able to teach someone from just about every country that was represented. The more people I meet, the more I realize how similar we all are. We all just need love.</div>
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This week we started teaching a boy who just moved here from Korea. As we taught Yus. about God and His son, Jesus Christ and prophets, he just nodded his head and didn't say much. Koreans do this great head bob :) We had him read aloud the first vision in Korean, when he did, he sat there in silence with wide eyes. He didn't know how to explain himself in English so pulled out his translator...the English word he showed us was "gooseflesh". Goosebumps :) He told us "I feel light, not heavy, never before felt, first time feel, no explain."</div>
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PLease remember how influential each of you are....help those around you feel loved! Lift where you stand! <b>There is no greater service you could give someone than helping them know Jesus Christ</b>...I know your examples do this!!<br />
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The Stevensonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17296545161844438626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246140742096432450.post-55330603098859102642014-09-29T04:20:00.000-07:002014-09-29T04:21:23.786-07:00I REALLY REALLY LOVE LIFE<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">I really really love life. My heart just feels so light and happy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">This week I was privileged to go on exchanges with Sister H. from New Zealand. In the Missionary Training Center she got a call from her mother letting her know that her dad had passed away from a heart attack. She went home for the funeral and the next day came to Melbourne to start her mission. She is a rock. We were able to teach the Plan of Salvation to a family...what a sacred experience. We experienced miracle after miracle and both of us we are able to have our faith strengthened. My dear family,please know that <b>I KNOW</b> with everything in me that the Plan of Salvation that I get to teach people weekly, is not just cute colorful cutouts, or a nice fantasy. It is real. It is the ultimate reality and evidence of God's love and mercy. </span></div>
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Bh., our Nepalese friend is getting baptised next month! Life is so beautiful! I'm sorry this is so short but know that I love you!!!!!<br />
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The Stevensonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17296545161844438626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246140742096432450.post-54101774550855287692014-09-22T13:37:00.004-07:002014-09-22T14:05:03.081-07:00 It was POURING rain and frigid, we were all drenched.<br />
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Oh sweet Mas...his baptism was beyond happy. Angeal gave a ten minute talk in <b>JAPANESE</b>...this is incredibly incredible as he speaks Vietnamese and has only been speaking English for a couple years. He said he watches a lot of Anime..haha. After the baptism Mas. said "My heart feel so clean...I'm so glad. It's great." He later told Sister Gold. that he feels happier today than the happy he felt yesterday :) What a glorious thing to witness him making that covenant with God. He gets it. He loves the Lord and wants to follow Him. </div>
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I <b>LOVE</b> being a missionary so much. Everyday my heart could explode at the amount of sheer joy I feel. The Book of Mormon is a fountain of endless, inexhaustible wisdom. I declare that no matter the question or concern, the Book of Mormon can answer it fully and clearly.</div>
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The Stevensonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17296545161844438626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246140742096432450.post-39732133392183662842014-09-08T20:40:00.004-07:002014-09-08T20:40:44.150-07:00MY HEART COULD EXPLODE.... MY BROTHER IS GOING TO CHILE!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">My brother is going to <b>CHILE!!</b>!!!!</span><br />
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The Stevensonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17296545161844438626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246140742096432450.post-86887076433346007282014-08-31T21:06:00.000-07:002014-09-02T11:22:03.109-07:00DREAMS COME TRUE<br />
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The Melbourne 2nd branch consists of us, a set of English speaking Elders and 4 sets of Vietnamese speaking Elders. The Melbourne 1st branch is Chinese! Oh how I love every second. At church, those passing the sacrament were from Mexico, Iran, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Vietnam. It is <b>TRULY</b> International.</div>
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I am with my dear Sister L.! She is darling, has so much faith and intelligence, and is such a blessing to me. Life is beautiful!!! </div>
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The majority of the people we teach are students from overseas and speak broken English. I am learning to teach more simply, purely and more powerfully than ever before...we generally teach people who God is, and how they can have a relationship with Him.</div>
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"Talk to everyone" has never had such a profound and literal meaning. As soon as we step out the door, we open our mouths to any and everyone. We have a car for exchange purposes, but our transportation in the city includes foot and tram (occasionally train or bus). There are <b>HEAPS</b> of people, predominately Asian. We talk as we walk, we talk to those on benches, we talk to people on the tram, we talk to everyone. <b>I love it.</b></div>
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We start exchanges up this week...most missionaries never get a chance to visit the city. I feel that it will be so beneficial for our sisters to get to experience the pace of missionary work here and feel the spirit in the branch. </div>
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This week Sister L. and I have raised our vision regarding key indicators, we are building our faith and are fully relying on our Heavenly Father. Miracles are happening. </div>
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As I mentioned before, the branch is mostly students. It is hard because most are not here for long. The sweetest girl did not pass an exam and is having to leave Australia and go back to Vietnam next week. It is devastating :(</div>
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The students are so loving. No matter who you are, they accept, love and fellowship you. Most of the branch is here by themselves and they make the branch in the city (!23 Lonsdale Street) their home. It is a <b>FAMILY</b> and is so special.</div>
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Remember me telling you about M?!!! Well he is so wonderful! I'm not sure how to send pictures from this computer , but imagine a Japanese anime teen boy with shaggy black hair ;) We have been teaching him every other day and he cannot wait to be baptised on the 20th. He is a branch <b>ENTHUSIAST </b>and<b> </b>is there more than we are! Although so quiet, he has fellow shipped every investigator in the branch, haha. He went to a baptism F<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1561991045" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">riday</span></span> and asked the Elders 3 times if he can have some white clothes to get baptised. Last night we taught a boy called Tom. from Japan as well, M. came too and in his very broken English taught Tom. how to pray...it was so incredible.</div>
Our apartment is itty bitty! In the bathroom you can easily touch the shower, toilet, sink and washing machine without stretching your arms too much :)</div>
I have had so many interesting foods while being here!! Dried jack fruit, proper Japanese ramen, bamboo shoots, Japanese black fungus, taro roll, seaweed and tofu soup, herbal jelly soy drink etc.</div>
It has been quite the week. I love how I fall asleep within 30 seconds every night,. I love working. I love testifying to everyone I meet that God loves them, and that Jesus Christ's church is on the earth today.</div>
This week so many great missionaries left, it was heavy on my heart saying goodbye to 5 in particular that changed my life. I am so blessed to be here. I am getting back so much more than I give. I love my mission. I love serving Jesus Christ. I deeply believe that it is only though <b>Him</b> that we can feel true peace, and true joy. It is only through Him that we can live with our families for <b>ETERNITY</b>. I know it.</div>
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The majority of time spent in the city (when you are not teaching) is GQ'ing (golden questioning, where you talk to any and everyone)<b> I LOVE it</b>. My favourite spot is in Bourke Street. At one point in the day I was talking to a man on a bench in front of the state library. He is a student here from India. At first he had no interest in what I was saying, but as I proceeded to testify to him about Christ's church established on the earth again, and how we have a prophet <b>HERE</b> to guide and lead us, his heart started softening. Not because of anything that I said, but because of the spirit he felt. There was <b>SO</b> much going on around us, people bustling everywhere, and trams and buses and bikers, but as I told him about Joseph Smith and his account seeing Heavenly Father and His son, it was as if everything was on silence. <b>It was such a profound moment on my mission.</b> After I finished, his whole countenance changed....he said, "Amazing....is it true?" I asked him what he thought and he nodded his head in response. "It is true." The most powerful thing I can do as a missionary is to testify. I could have all the skill in the world, but if whom I speak to cannot feel the spirit, their heart will never change.<br />
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Both Sister V. and I are getting transferred <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_792816230" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Tuesday</span></span>. I'm so sad to leave Narre Warren, but I will go wherever the Lord wants me to serve. Sis V and I were called up to bear our testimonies during Sacrament meeting...after, a young w who wants to serve a mission spoke, as well as a boy who will be leaving for his mission this week in the Philippines, and an elder who just returned home from his mission in the West Indies. The work is <b>HASTENING! </b>I love being a missionary for Jesus Christ. I love you all so much! </div>
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xoxoxoxo Sister Hailey Stevenson<br />
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Oh I love life! Life is beautiful! The gospel of Jesus Christ brings light and love to my soul.<br />
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Sister Ver. has joined our companionship and is such a blessing to me. It has been further verification that Heavenly Father is aware of me, and knows exactly what I need. This week we had an Family Home Evening with the Per/ family and Ana was there!!! She shared her conversation story and talked about gaining a testimony of the book of Mormon, they key was prayer. she would pray before she opened the book, during and after. Through prayer she received revelation that the words that made her heart feel peace were <b>TRUE</b>. She was able to attend the temple and said she never wanted to leave. It was such a happy night :)</div>
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later in the week we were on exchanges and i was in Churchill Park with sister going....we had a dinner with the C's and Dan. was there! He is about to build a house and things are well in his life...his family now knows that he's a member! He said that he has had the brief thought of going on a mission....I could cry just thinking about it. </div>
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I had the privilege later of going on exchanges with Sister K. in Elthem. What a unique, lovely place! Sister K. and I clicked instantly and we saw miracle after miracle. We were able to teach that lady A. that I sent you the pic of. She arrives at that cafe early every morning and stays there till night. Everyday! We now know where to find her! </div>
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We taught a Saudi Arabian man named Moham. about Jesus Christ and His life. He asked such sincere questions and the spirit was so strong. He mostly reads Arabic and soaks in all the pamphlets that the missionaries have given him and keeps a study journal of questions to ask. He was enthralled as we told him that like Jesus Christ, we too will be resurrected someday and have perfected, gloried bodies. Such a beautiful truth!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">We were able to have a dinner with the St. family and </span><span style="background-color: yellow;">S. D. </span><span style="background-color: white;"> and her brothers who aren't members came..after dinner, Brother St. played hymns on his guitar and we all sat around with hymn books and sang, it was such a great experience for everyone and the </span><span style="background-color: yellow;">D. </span><span style="background-color: white;">kids all came to the stake dance performance the next night....members make all the difference! Have you had the missionaries investigators over recently? :)</span></div>
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We organised a P-Day for today with all the sisters in the mission. We're tie dying shirts and are all bringing foods from our country/culture. I have American hot dogs and ketchup...haha </div>
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I am so grateful for what my mission is teaching me about love. <b>Charity NEVER faileth</b>! </div>
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