Our week was good though. We gave a school presentation last week, and that was another cool thing. This class asked a lot of questions and were really interested to listen. They were a good group. We weren't as prepared as we thought but it went really well. We later had dinner with a member's family and it was fun. Sad to go, but we had a good time with them. They feed us every week, and they are so glad to do it!
We had district council on Wednesday. It was sad to say goodbye to everyone. There are some people who I could never see again, and that is honestly really sad. I really like a lot of the people here that I have met. I know I can't keep in contact with all of them, but my Christmas card list is just getting longer.
Thursday we had a morning lesson which went well, then we got to serve a member. She had a group of men moving a piano from her childhood home to her home, and we got to help her make dinner. After dinner we got to have a little family home evening. We played a game called Ligretto. Similar to Nertz or Wacky 6 if you've played either. Or maybe a speed SkipBo if everyone plays at once. I don't really know how to describe it. It was really fun, and her kids loved to be with the missionaries. They all have special spirits, and it was fun to friendship the non members in her family that were there.
Friday we had a lesson in the evening. It went well. Kinda we started sharing and then she started asking us for proof, so I went to look up a scripture and she just started throwing so many scriptures to tell us we were wrong. I know we weren't, but she Bible Bashed us for close to and hour and a half. I got fed up and finally pulled out a scripture that says something like "those called of God aren't called to be taught but to teach." I basically said that my time is important and I have a message to share. I know I have the trust and you obviously have a lot to say too, but maybe we can come by another day." I tried to end on a good note. The woman and her son were really kind people. I'm friends with them both, but I just really don't like being bashed in English or Finnish. It hurts, you know?
Saturday we had our English class which was so fun. We read the story of Rip Van Winkle. It fascinated them and we had fun talking about what kind of future we would find if we slept for 20 years. I think it would be quite different. As they left, one of the women who comes gave me a gift and said she was grateful she knew me and honestly, me too. She is so precious and I will miss her and everyone else too.
Sunday went well. We taught a lesson and I spoke in church. It went really well. I didn't cry although I felt like I could have. I sure have cried enough since. I really don't like goodbyes. They are an unfortunate necessity in this life. We also had our last meeting with our ward mission leader. I seriously will miss these members so much. They have become such a big part of my life, and I love them so much. It's hard sometimes to get so close and know that one day you will leave. I was in denial that it was ever going to happen until I'm not on a train heading to Pori. I am sure it will be great. It's definitely a new adventure, but I will miss the door I just closed behind me.
I hope that your week went well. I love you and I miss you. Until next week!
Love Sister McCammon
P-day was on Monday because transfer calls came. She has been transferred from Lappeenranta to Pori. A few of the members took them on a trip to the border so they had a fun day of sight-seeing on Monday before she left.
Day trip to the Russian border crossing
If you look real close you can see the border fence across the road.
Nuijamaa - At the edge of the square in front of the church of Nuijamaa, the war veterans and reserve officers of Nuijamaa have erected a monument to the Free Motherland.
This is called the Ringstone there are a few different stories. If you want to read about it a little here is a blog post from someone in Finland that tells a little history of it. https://maurikin.blogspot.com/2015/05/nuijamaan-sormuskivi.html
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