Bracelets and a heart full of love

 Hello All!

This week was a bit different to say the least haha. There are 2 young adult converts here that just broke. So this week was spent trying to help them both and counsel them a little bit. That's something I didn't expect I would do on my mission: counseling people about their break up haha. It's been good though and I feel honored that they have that good of a relationship with the missionaries. 
We also saw many miracles this week. We went street contacting and prayed before that we would have the gift of discernment and know who we should talk to. We got about 3 people's Numbers. 1 Was from a guy who recognized us from our Deutsch learning course that we do. We set up a lesson for the next day and sadly he's not very interested but he referred us to his friend. So I know there's still a reason why we had to talk to him. The other was one that Sister Barden and I contacted but then lost communication with. I know that there are no accidents and we needed to run into these people. The elders from Regensburg came to our church and were sick. They asked us if we had ibuprofen to help with their headaches. Sister Wallgren had a feeling she should grab hers that morning and so we were able to help them with that and I grabbed a granola bar so they didn't have to take the pills on an empty stomach. They said we were an answer to their prayers and that really made my day that we were able to help them. 
We also ran into this really sweet couple from Ukraine. They didn't speak any German but they spoke a little English. They asked us where the flower shop was so he could buy his wife flowers. It was the sweetest thing. While we took them to the flower shop this guy who spoke Russian came up to us and said "I don't have a church and I know you're Christian. Please give me the address to your church." I have been so blessed to help these immigrants and to spread the love of Christ with them. That night we got 17 TTIs (teach, testify, and invite). It was incredible, I felt as High as a kite. We also ran into these 4 little girls and their dad who made bracelets and were selling their teddy bears to raise money to help with the war. So of course, Sister Wallgren and I had to support. It warmed my heart so much and I wear my Ukrainian colored bracelet everyday. 
The young boy that we've been working with prepare for a mission has been asking us how we prepared and which steps he needs to take. He's praying to know whether or not he should serve and I'm so excited for him. No one thought he would serve a mission but we knew that we could convince him a little bit haha. I was so happy to hear that he's been thinking about it more and more :)
I have been so blessed and everyday my heart is left so full of love for these people. I have loved being in Germany and being able to serve the people here. Thanks for all the love and support. I hope you all have a great week!! 
Love Sister Nielsen 
1-2. Ice cream + flowers = spring time!! 🌷🦋


3. More of the temple 
4. Zoko!!



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