Boldog Bálint napját yesterday 😊🥰
We had a special Relief Society lesson with Sister Eubanks October 2020 talk about being unified. It was tender when our investigator (bed-ridden with bone cancer) shared some of her struggles right now. I'm amazed that she's willing to join church and Sunday School/Relief Society every week. She got a priesthood blessing last week and her cancer has actually only gotten worse since then. We are praying fervently for her to be able to turn the corner and are waiting with faith that she will somehow see a miracle. We love Timi so much. I hope we can meet her in person someday. Right now she lives with her parents in a small town far away so we're planning to get permission to visit her soon. We hope we can! She's one of the most special people I've met on my mission so far. ❤️
Another is our friend Ágnes! Last night for Valentine's Day and her birthday we made homemade bread (thank you Mama and Grandma Hunsaker!) and delivered it. She made little pogácsas (biscuits) for us and we were able to see her home and meet her husband. Guess what!? We found out that they met with missionaries 23 years ago in France! She sent us a picture of the pass-along card he gave her and after some quick Facebook finding, I discovered that that Elder is related to one of my high school friends, Sarah. What?! There are no coincidences! Ágnes and the elder are now texting again and we just know this is a step in the right direction for her and her husband. We love her so much. There's something in her you just don't see in most Hungarians we meet. It might take 23 more years but I know she recognizes something special here. I know it's true.
A few days ago I felt washed with a wave of relief as we sat in a missionary meeting. It might sound silly but I felt like I really might be able to do it and finish serving my mission. And then I'll have done it! Wow. I've been a missionary for 455 days and I can now say that I wouldn't trade any of this time for anything. I'm so grateful I can serve. I know this is the Lord's work, even way over here in Hungary--it's own little corner of the world.
We had a special pday today that I've been hoping to do since being trained in Pest a year ago. There are about 50 bronzed shoes on the banks of the Danube in memorial of 1944-45 WWII victims. The specific story is quite sobering (write to me to find out more) and I actually got a little bit emotional as we walked a long and looked at them all. There were mom, dad, youth, and even baby shoes. I just felt overwhelmed with gratitude. Sometimes as a missionary you feel like you give so much, but I can't even compare my time in Hungary to what these Hungarian people have endured. This is a special place with blessed people. The future temple is evidence of it and I know it will bring such a light and hope to Hungary that is just a glimmer right now. The past 33 years of preaching the gospel have just been drops in the bucket. There is a flood coming! I love this place and these people. I'm so grateful for 50 more days to serve them.
Until then, happy February!
Love,
Emma Rae
Francis nővér
Pictures:
Filming a district video (to be posted March 16th:) with the new mission go-pro yay! P. S. We heard from Sweden that Facebook algorithms are being altered and effected by all the missionary posting, liking, ads, etc. Kind of cool, right?!
Filming a district video (to be posted March 16th:) with the new mission go-pro yay! P. S. We heard from Sweden that Facebook algorithms are being altered and effected by all the missionary posting, liking, ads, etc. Kind of cool, right?!
The shoes on the Duna
It was so good to talk to Riah this morning!
Passing through one of the many factory towns near Budapest. +long-awaited sunshine
One of a few member visits this week! We somehow made cookies without sugar 😅 thank goodness for honey and cinnamon!
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