tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49757264458816619372024-02-20T09:55:20.925-08:00Sister Shelby Ostler's mission to PolandAshleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171368097146004519noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975726445881661937.post-79049147974274932052012-11-12T12:41:00.002-08:002012-11-12T12:49:49.791-08:00Thank You All <br />
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My heart hurts quite a bit as I write this email to all of you. A few days ago, after I talked to my mission president, I found out that I will be coming home from Poland on a medical release. Once I found out, I had 2 hours to pack everything and be on a train to Warsaw. I had a great evening with my mission president and his wife in their home, and the next morning I was on a plane to Salt Lake City. I got in late Saturday evening, where my wonderful parents greeted me at the airport with balloons and tear-filled eyes. I was sure excited to see them. Then at my house, my sister, her family and my grandparents were there. It was nice to see everyone and hug my little nieces and nephews, who I have missed SO much. The next morning I was released by my stake president, who told me that the soonest I could return to the mission field would probably be 6 months due to the lack of medical care in Poland. My heart dropped when I heard that and I immediately prayed hard for the comfort and faith that I need in order to face this obstacle. I left his office with my parents feeling hopeful and ready to do what I need to do. I attended church, saw more of my family members and spent time at home with those that I love. </div>
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Now I am on my computer, at home, in my room. I woke up to a cushioned toilet seat, soft carpet beneath my feet, drinkable tap water, a clean hot shower, and two of my best friends in the world just down the hall from me (aka- my parents). I feel so blessed, I don't really know what to say. I am still kind of in shock and my heart hurts a little bit. I keep thinking about our wonderful members and investigators in Gdansk and I worry about them. I worry about my companion and about how well filled-in I left our area book. Silly things. Overall, when I think about it and when I kneel down to pray, I know that it will all work out. For months I have been encouraging investigators to take that leap of faith and step into the unknown by putting all their trust in the Lord, now I guess it's my turn.</div>
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I don't know what will happen and I guess that's just part of the test. But for what I have been able to experience thus far, I am eternally grateful. I am also grateful for all of the support and love that I have recieved and seen and felt for the past 7 months. Thank you all for your prayers, for your letters, and for your love. I know that the Lord knows us and our circumstances so well. I know that He really does want us to experience joy and happiness. I testify that the work of the Lord is the greatest work in the world and it is here for us everyday- as missionaries, as families, as members, as children of God- it's here for us to do and He'll provide a way for us to succeed. I love the people of Poland, I love the Book of Mormon and I know it's true. I love our Prophet today and testify that He is the mouthpiece for the Lord. I know that the greatest thing that sets us apart from the world is that the gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith and the power of God is on the earth today- blessing and changing lives every moment. What a neat thing!! Above everything, I testify that Christ lives. He lives and He loves us and He knows our potential and our ability to become like Him. I testify that He will always support us and strengthen us up in order to face the trials of this life. I testify that real joy is one of the greatest rewards and blessings of living the gospel. I love you all very much. I hope I will be writing you again in 6 months :) Trzymajcie sie i wszystkiego najlepszego! (Take care of yourselves and everything the best). </div>
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With Love, Sister Shelby Ostler<br />
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How are you all doing? I hope you are all doing great. This week was a great week. Many miracles and exciting events. Couple random things first. We met a lady from Norway who wanted to see old town, so we walked with her and talked for 20 minutes or so and she was really interested in the gospel. We gave her some information and she left seeming really excited about it all. Then right after that, we met another lady who was super interested and she asked where she could buy a book of mormon and of course we said we have one to give her. We swapped numbers and set up to meet soon. Two interested people back to back is pretty rare around here, so we felt so blessed and excited! </div>
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So in the middle of this week Sister Peterson and I both received a Priesthood blessing, one because we've been sick, and two because we both really needed it. It was a neat experience for both of us and I personally felt a lot of comfort and hope after that. The priesthood is amazing. So then on November 1st, they have a holiday here called All Saints Day. I sent some pics, so hopefully you can picture it a little bit. But it is amazing. Hundreds of thousands of candles to support and remember ancestors and loved ones. We were there with members and investigators and it was a really spiritual experience. I sat there on one of the benches in the cemetery and just thought about all of the people in my life who have impacted me in one way or another. I feel really grateful for all of you. For all of the examples in my life, for all of the friendships, the memories, the experiences and the lessons I learned from all of you throughout my life. The Polish people really have a lot of love and I am very blessed to be around them and witness their deep conviction for freedom and for life. The gospel just adds such depth to our lives and it's amazing to see it change the lives of people all around me. That was a wonderful night to witness. </div>
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Well, I am out of time :( But one last thing I want to share. Earlier this week I had one of those Do or Die moments, ya know? The "To Be or not to be" moments. You know what I mean, the mornings when you wake up, feel kind of sick, it's raining outside, you're cold, and you have a choice to go back to bed and give in, or to get up, get going and make a turn for the better. Well, It was one of those mornings and it became a neat blessing to get up and decide to be happy and work hard. The Lord knows how we feel and He knows our circumstances. I testify that when we make the little decisions that determine even bigger consequences, the Lord strengthens us and blesses us more than we could imagine. I love you all. That's my challenge for you. Make the little wise decisions that will affect the greater ones. Take care, have a great week! :) Love you!!!</div>
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Love, Sister Ostler :)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's actually a very spiritual time of year, and it means a lot to the residents of Poland.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Homemade Banana bread! YUM! She says it doesn't taste like Mom's but we're sure it's scrumptious! She's a great cook!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Shelby found the photo editing tools on her camera! They had a little extra time</span>.</div>
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<br />Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171368097146004519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975726445881661937.post-24937095904674128942012-10-30T12:33:00.001-07:002012-11-01T19:31:05.225-07:00<br />
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Happy Halloween! Or Happy All Saints Day! How are the holidays in America? It's getting crazy around her. There will be hundreds of thousands of candles her on the 1st of November. I'm excited :) So guess what. It snowed here! Snow! It is officially FREEZING here. My companion, Sister Peterson, and I went walking through old town Gdansk and it started snowing on us! It was beautiful but brrrrrrrrrrrrr! It was cold. But we should be grateful because it's not February yet. Supposedly it get's -40 or something. Crazy! </div>
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Well, first of all, my new companion is wonderful. She is one of the sweetest, most humble, tender-hearted people I know. I wasn't feeling to good and couldn't get warm, so she SEWED me a rice bag to warm up in the microwave and use to keep me warm! How cool is that!? She is so great. She has an amazing voice and, well, let's just say our voice recordings of us singing aren't getting any better because of me. She is cool and I'm excited to work and serve with her. :) </div>
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So on Thursday or something we had a great little service opportunity. We stopped by 2 investigators who work together at a flower shop and it turned out that they needed a bunch of help putting all of their flowers and stuff away, so we got to help them for 30 or 45 minutes and that was great! They gave us some roses and invited us back for tea another time. We've been trying to meet with them for a while, so that was a neat little miracle. </div>
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Something I've noticed about missionary work- you must be on the phone if you want to be busy. Mom, I love you! Thank you for teaching me this! It's true. Being on the phone and keeping in touch with people is pretty important. Also, daylight savings already?! It's dark at like 5. So weird. </div>
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So one last thing I wanted to share. Everything we go through each day, good, bad, tough, easy, long, short, shallow, deep, desired, not desired, everything- requires patience. In Preach My Gospel it talks about patience and our need for it in all that we do. It says that having patience is the ability to hold up under pressure and face adversity calmly and hopefully- and may I add - with faith that all with work out. This is my goal for the week. Patience is one of the toughest because it is one of the most important. This is also my challenge for all of you. Hopefully taking one challenge at a time will help us all develop Christ-like attributes throughout our lives. I love you all. Thank you for all of your prayers and support. Have a great week :) </div>
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Kelli Ostlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11665051147826423574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975726445881661937.post-67963313704717500332012-10-30T12:14:00.001-07:002012-10-30T12:16:15.000-07:00COPIED FROM SISTER BEZ'S BLOGTHIS IS COPIED FROM SISTER B BLOG. SO INTERESTING TO SEE A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE ON THINGS. I DONT GET VERY MUCH INFO FROM SHELBY. SO GREAT FULL FOR SISTER B AND ALL SHE DID FOR SHELBY, AND FOR THE ELDERS IN GDANSK. I WAS SO WORRIED ABOUT SHELBY BUT I KNEW SHE WAS IN GOOD HANDS. SHE HAS MANY FRIENDS IN POLAND ALREADY, AND AS A MOTHER I AM SO VERY GRATEFULL FOR THEIR MANY GREAT HOURS OF SERVICE. I LOVE THIS GOSPEL AND SO THANKFUL FOR ALL THE PRAYERS IN SHELBY'S BEHALF.<br />
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Well you all should know that President Nielson is truly an amazing person. He is so inspired. Sister Ostler and I were talking and we are so grateful that he is willing to do everything to be in tune with the Spirit. I have complete trust in him as my mission president that Poznan is the area the Lord wants me to be and Sister Allen is the companion He wants me with. <b>SIS ALLEN IS WHOM SARA WORKED WITH WHEN SHE WENT ON AN EXCHANGE TO POZNAN WHILE SIS FOLSOM CAME UP TO GDANSK TO BE WITH SIS OSTLER FOR A DAY AND A HALF ABOUT A MONTH AGO.</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Sister Ostler is so humble. This week was a crazy one for our companionship. But I'll get to that later. I love her so much and it's been so cool to really BE with each other not just live/work together this week. Spending time together in hospitals, at home, and me not being distracted by lesssons or investigators or calls was really a blessing for me. </span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">So we both felt pretty sick Monday, then I got better and she's still feeling terrible. Well Agnieszka, Star that she is, threw a SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY for me on Tuesday! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">We searched the hosptial where she was supposed to be but the lady came and said "nie ma jej" czyli she's not here.</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Oops.</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Well luckily the next place we went they had her name so we go to the room (with 5 other patients) and the nurse goes "oh yeah, she's right here..." but then she wasn't. Then ANOTHER guy is like oh yeah! she's in here...nope. Long story short she came down with another doctor and it was good. </span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">We spent a few hours in that hospital, the elders were studs and they always make me laugh so that was nice. </span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">THEN crazily enough, later that night we went to another hospital and....yeah. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Basically the point IS, that I saw the Lord's hand this week when: doctor after doctor, medicine after medicine, so many opportunities opened up for Sister Ostler. She finally got a pill that helps her hold down food and she's having a gastroscope tonight so please pray for her. It was a miracle we even got it because Sister Nielson has been in the hospital and she worked her magic and there was a cancellation for this Monday. So Sister O has already gone on the train down to Warsaw to get that done. Also Agnieszka and President Kempa were OUTSTANDING in this whole process. They seriously helped so much and I am in their debt. </span></div>
Kelli Ostlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11665051147826423574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975726445881661937.post-37216320108034798762012-10-23T18:41:00.001-07:002012-10-23T19:12:54.382-07:00<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> Sister Ostler here. How are you all? Is fall beautiful over there in America? It is absolutely outstanding here. The forests are so full of bright yellow and hot read leaves. I love it. I had a 6 hour train ride here to Warsaw for some paper work and health stuff and it was a beautiful ride. This week has been ...... interesting, crazy, challenging, threatening, adventurous, and all around just, weird. I won't go into too much detail because time and energy is in short supply right now. But all I know is that the Lord's hand is in our lives. He is so aware of what we need. He knows our hearts, our desires, our fears and our hopes. I am so grateful He understands and knows. I am also so grateful for our health. I definitely took it for granted. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> This week I witnessed many miracles. One day when I was in a hospital, I was next to a really neat lady. She is actually kind of crazy ( and I really mean it) BUT she was so sweet! She tried to sneak out of the hospital and every time she did, the nurse came slowly walking back with her. We had a great discussion about the gospel (half in polish, german and a little english. It was interesting!) She was just so accepting of everything and she inroduced me to her husband and we all became good friends. Then the nurse there recognized me from a tram waj and asked some questions about what we teach and do, etc. and it was a great opportunity. The Lord really places people in our lives so that we can love them and learn from them and in turn, learn about our Savior and our purpose here on earth. There are opportunities everywhere. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> So one more thing before I have to go. We were on a tram waj and we were really happy and smiling and this older lady (who looked great!) just smiled and expressed how happy she is. She said she is 87 years old and is feeling great! We asked her what her secret is and she said, "joy". She told us to keep being happy and we'll live long and happily like she has. Neat experience. She is cool. Well, I will be returning to Gdansk with a new companion tomorrow. I will sure miss Sister Bezdjian. I have learned so much from her. She saved me countless times this past week. I owe so much to her. This will be a new adventure with Sister Peterson. She is wonderful, and I can't wait to serve with her. The gospel's true. I love all of you. Keep the faith :) </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;">This week has been good; a little longer than most, but still good! <span style="font-family: Arial;">I am seeing that the Lord is answering my prayers in mysterious ways. I have been praying for more desire (to talk to everyone, to run to meetings when we're late, to work until the last minute, etc.) and for a vision of things as they really are. Well, I am here to tell you that being sick in bed has sure given me the desire to go outside and talk with EVERYONE! I want so badly to be out working. I want to run and skip and jump and just move around. If there's anyone willing to pray for my health, now would be a GREAT TIME!! I feel them so much and am so grateful for your care.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> I am also realizing how precious every moment is. I am down to the last 2 weeks of this transfer and whether I'll be with Sister Bezdjian again or not, I'm not ready for it to end! It's just great how the Lord really knows our needs and gives us just what we ask for (if it's righteous). So, Sister Bezdjian has been taking care of me, and it has actually strengthened our relationship a lot. So, even though I may have no energy right now, I know that my prayers are heard, and, from this experience, they are certainly answered as well. We had about 30 lessons planned this week, but...... we were only able to make it to 4 of them. BUT they were so neat! We had a couple of great miracles. I'll tell you about one or two. So one day we went to Gdynia to meet with a less active member there who can't come to church because of work. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Arial;"> So I can't remember what else I was going to share with you...... Oh yeah! The Aquarium in Gdynia was really neat. They had 2 huge Anakondas and a bunch of exotic fish and paranas and stuff :) That was cool. We're hoping to go to a concentration camp for our culture night in a week or so. That should be awesome. The history here is unbelievable. I hope I can learn more about it while I'm here. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Arial;"> Well, I love this work. I know the Lord answers our prayers. I am thankful for my companion who has taken care of me and helped me learn to be patient in times of tribulation. I'm thankful for our health. Someone ALWAYS has it worse, so I'm just so grateful that we have bodies and that we have agency. I hope you are all doing great. I love you all. Keep finding ways to share the gospel and deepen your conversion; it's a life-long adventure :) Love ya! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> She Finally got a coat! It's hitting the winter weather already! That humidity just cuts right through the wimpy coats. She went for the good stuff!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> What a great week. Crazy, busy, cold, funny, random, weird, miraculous, and just all around Cool :) We met some really cool people. One day we went to a house for our meeting and they weren't home. Bummer cuz we waited about 2 months to meet with them. But as we were walking away, we met a man named Zigmont. He looked like he needed something. We testified of the truthfulness of our message and that it can really bless his life. He became very interested and talked about how he has been searching truth for a while. We offered him a Book of Mormon and he got teary eyed and thank us very sincerely. We set up to meet with him and his wife this week and he made sure we new where he lives and that we know his number. That was neat. Then on the tram, Sister Bezdjian was sitting holding a big box of apples that an investigator just picked for us, when all of a sudden this man says "Hey are you two on your missions?" In english! and I was like, woa, what? cool! His name is Doug and he is from California. He and his wife are here for school. We talked and exchanged numbers and we are hoping to meet with them soon. So cool :) </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> So this week one of the neatest miracles was one morning while we were waiting in the park for our investigator to show up for our meeting. Suddenly she called and said she can't make it. We were a little bummed and then all of a sudden, Ola, our great friend from our Book of Mormon reading class, comes walking down the pathway. I jumped up and gave her a big hug and said "It's sure great to see you!" She said the same thing as we talked for a minute and asked her about her day and everything. She was just so happy. At the end of a ten minute conversation or so, she said, "You know, I asked to meet someone today on my way to work. I was feeling a little down." We heard that and just smiled. We know the spirit has been working in her and it is amazing to witness. We really love her and want her to be happy. So one more thing I learned this week. Heleman 4:26 If transgression is what made them so weak, then obedience and righteousness must make us strong and give us power. Simple, yet struck me differently this week. I love the Book of Mormon. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> So one evening, we were in a car with an investigator whose boss was driving us to her house. For just a minute there was a song that I knew before the mission, something from like Nickleback or someone and all of a sudden I was (in my head) back at home, in my car and driving around. I started to think about the influence music has on us and the role it plays in our lives. I felt ..... weird. For just a second. I came back to reality and made a little connection to what just happened. As a missionary, I have experienced a lot of wonderful blessings of the spirit. Things I had never before experienced. I realized that while I've been here, I have been in tune with myself a lot more. Not just with the spirit, but with myself. Sometimes at home I'd go for a drive or I'd watch a movie and I'd tune, not only the spirit out, but myself out. It's almost as if I avoided confrontation with myself. Interesting, right? Because here, I can't hide from myself. That may sound kind of funny, but it's true. I see it all. The good, the bad, the real and the fake the strengths and the weaknesses of myself. There's nothing to cloud the view. From that experience I learned that it's so good to let the spirit into our lives. We need it and we can learn a lot about ourselves. So, that is my challenge for anyone and everyone reading. Let the spirit in, and find out what He is trying to teach you about yourself. It's really neat. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> Well, there are so many more things I want to share! Ahhhh, nie mam czasu! (I don't have time!) We are going to the Aquarium in Gdynia now, I'm so excited. I hope you all have a great week. One last thing I learned, can't remember who it's from I think President Hinckley: Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person the be loved. There are always things to worry about, to get done and to take care of. But in the long run, those things work each other out and the most remembered thing is the love that we show(ed) for those around us. Still learning this, and hope I can become better. I love you all. I am so thankful for the influence you have all had on my life. Have a great week :) Hope you loved conference! :) Can't wait to read it in a month. Take care!!! Dowidzenia!</span></div>
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Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171368097146004519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975726445881661937.post-60351473763260831412012-10-03T21:51:00.002-07:002012-10-03T22:01:12.040-07:00<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Insert from Sister Bezdjian Blog </span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">(Shelby's companion)</span></span><br />
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Kelli Ostlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11665051147826423574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975726445881661937.post-32233949811494955622012-10-01T10:57:00.001-07:002012-10-01T10:58:43.728-07:00Buses, trams, trains, and thousands of people<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;">Well, what a great week. I feel so blessed. I am so thankful to be here in Poland. We have been having a great time in the Fall weather here. I don't know where to begin. First of all, I feel such a deep gratitude for all of the missionaries who have gone before me here in Poland. We meet people daily that say, "oh yeah, I met some missionaries a few years ago." or "oh I have a book of mormon at home actually." and then they feel even more willing to meet and talk. What a blessing! Sister Spear, Sister McAdams, and my trainer, Sister Bezdjian of course. I am sure thankful for them. They have done so much work, and this would be a lot harder without a foundation to start on. So thank you all for you work :) </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> So I have started to read all of the Doctrine and Covenants and it is awesome. I really love to see how the Lord talks so clearly to us today. He really entrusts a lot in us humans down here. I really like D&C 5, really cool. We can sure learn a lot about the Lord through these sections. I'm excited. I have 2 challenges for you all. 1) read D&C with me :) 2) Say at least one prayer of gratitude daily. Sometimes it's hard and you forget, and it's even harder when you feel bummed or discouraged or down or something, BUT that's when they are the most meaningful prayers. It sure makes you feel great to just step back and realize all that the Lord has given. So there you go :) </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> <span style="font-family: Arial;">One day, while we and the elders were doing a whiteboard, Elder Myler said something profound which was an amazing answer to my prayer. He said (something along these lines. It definitely sounded better when he said it.) "The difference between Disappointment and Discouragement is that when you allow others to exercise their agency and they use it differently than you'd like or than you'd hoped- that's disappointment. When you allow others decisions to affect or control your agency- that's when you get discouraged." I thought it was a blessing and an answer to prayer. So I am grateful for that. I am also so grateful for prayer. I have been blessed time and time again when I go to my knees. He really is the only one who can bring comfort to our souls and hope to our hearts. I am so thankful for prayer. I have started a study, along with the elders and my companion up here in Gdansk, on Desire. What is desire? How do you get desire? and How do you keep desire? Obtain and retain. That is one of my personal goals. From desire- like it says in Alma 32- can come all other blessings of the gospel. Must be pretty important. I hope I can continue to learn about desire. :) Oh, and one other thing I learned in study this week- Actions fulfill prayers. Simple right? I've heard it and seen it, but then I really started thinking about it and it just makes sense. As missionaries especially, we must be diligent, and that stems from Action. When we Act, we refuse to be acted upon, which shows the Lord we are serious, which opens the door to more blessings, which we probably asked for in the first place, which then allows answers to prayers to flow into our lives.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;">So this week was fun. We go around in trams and buses and trains with hundreds and thousands of people squished together. It's so fun. As soon as you get on a tram or such, you just gotta go for and talk to somebody about the gospel, other wise it becomes awkward and weird and then ... yeah, too late. That's been something I've learned here: Just Do It! How did Nike know? Ya just gotta be bold and go for it. The times that I don't, or I'm afraid or whatever excuse I use, I just feel lame and ... yeah, just lame. Sharing the gospel is what we are meant to do. It just feels so good! :) </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> Well shucks, I don't have much time to share a lot of experiences, but <span style="font-family: Arial;">when we had a whiteboard, I met a girl and talked with her for a minute and then she said, "I saw you missionaries in the milk bar and wanted to talk to you but didn't have the courage. Thank you for talking to me." I was so excited! She was excited about the Book of Mormon and we have a meeting with her soon. Her name is Dorota. :) Well, I better go. But the church is so true. I love the gospel. I testify that our Heavenly Father is ever so aware of what we are going through. He truly wants what's best for us. I love you all. Have a great week and keep striving to become the person He wants you to be. Love ya! :) </span></span></div>
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Sunday morning...early! Why are we meeting the Missionaries in front of the public library? We are looking for a site for the Gdansk Branch. The searching has been slow, but we know the Lord will lead us to the perfect spot to help this Branch grow and thrive in the gospel. What are they carrying? Everything needed for a wonderful Sacrament Meeting....hymn books, trays, etc. "Sacrament meeting on wheels!"<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our great Elders serving in Gdansk: Elder Harris and Elder Myler (District Leader).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Soon, the Sisters arrive...Sister Ostler and Sister Bezjian. And now it's time to get everything ready for the meetings.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We start with the room. This is what the 'conference room' looks like in the libray when we arrive.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After some 'remodeling'....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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...it is turned into a very nice chapel. Good work, Missionaries! Yes, they do this every Sunday.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>Some</strong> of the Sisters in the Gdansk Branch. (LtoR): Anja, Lydia, Wioletta, Agnieszka, Halina, Sister Harker, Ilena and Jane...an investigator.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Primary in Gdansk is growing, too!!!!!! Claudia (brown sweater) used to be the only member. Now she has plenty of friends!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Agnieszka, Kasia and Tomek were all confirmed members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Little sister, Anna, will be baptized in December when she turns 8...which is considered the age of accountability in our Church.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Irena was also confirmed a member of the Church today. She and her husband, Josef, are very happy for this day.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What a great group of Missionaries we have serving in Gdansk. They work diligently every day to find those who are looking for the purpose of this life and wanting to know what God's plan is for them. (LtoR): Elders Harris and Myler. Sisters Ostler and Bezdjian.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After church (and some visiting!), the members help put the conference room back in order.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Two great members of the Gdansk Branch, Brother and Sister Harker. Just to show you how small the world is (especially in the Church), Sister Harker grew up in Hawaii and served in Church Institute with a very good friend of ours...President Teshima, of the Las Vegas Lakes Stake. The Harkers are residing in Gdansk on business.....but we use them as full-time Senior Couple Missionaries. We appreciate all they do for the Branch and all they did for us while we were in Gdansk.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Visiting the Ronald Reagan Park in Gdansk where this statue was unveiled last July. Pope John Paul II and President Reagan. These 2 men are credited in Poland for helping to topple Communism 23 years ago. The statue was inspired by an AP photograph taken of them together in Miami, Florida in 1987 when Pope John Paul II was visiting the United States. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We had a great time in Gdansk visiting with members and missionaries alike. How do you end a wonderful visit like this? How about having a delicious Sunday dinner with our dear Sister Missionaries. Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy.....it was just like home. Thank you, Sisters Bezdjian and Ostler for the most delicious meal .....and great company! They invited US to come and have Sunday dinner with them. How nice is that? Gdansk is doing well. Great Missionaries, Great Members...Great City! We love Gdansk and the people who live there!</div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> So yesterday after church, we had the wonderful opportunity of having our Mission president and his wife over for dinner. They sat in our study couches and we ate our our study table hehe :) I made a roast beef with mashed potatoes and gravy and carrots and jello and juice :) I was in heaven being able to cook and have them over and just talk and get to know them more. What a great experience! Our mission president is so inspired and so humble. They work so hard and always make sure everyone is taken care of. It sure means a lot to us.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> So aside from those wonderful experiences, there were many throughout the week. A bunch of little tender mercies. One day we were sprinting so hard to catch the bus to be on time to our next lesson and I just wanted to stop and walk sooooo bad! But I knew we could still catch it. So we kept running and running and finally, we made it right as it was pulling away and we got on and made our 30 minute trip. So cool! :) Then one night we went on a wild referral chase :-) It was clear out in the hills and we took one tram, then another, then a bus, then walked, then another bus, which happened to be wrong, and then we walked forever. Well, we were just going to call it a night when we got the building and realized we didn't have the apartment number. BUT we tried the first 2 and ended up finding the person we were looking for!!!! Soooo coooooooool! That was awesome :) That night I celebrated by eating a couple Oreos in milk :) ( and I thought of you daddy!) :) </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> So we try to always invite our investigators (on the first visit) to be baptized when they know this message is true and the God answers their prayers. Sometimes it's a little scary, cuz we don't know what they'll say. But yesterday this awesome girl named Agata, when we asked her, she said, "If I get to that point, for sure!" We were so excited. It so good that they know why we're there. She is cool! So there were so many stories throughout the week, I wish I could share them all. I am learning so much. I would also like to apologize to anyone and everyone reading for being selfish and over confident. I am learning a lot about myself, and I know that I have a long way to go. But I hope that you can forgive me for not always being the best listener or the best person to turn to. I hope the Lord can make the turn in me throughout this short time in my life. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> Well, I have to go. I wish I could stay and write forever. I love you all. Thank you all for taking care of my family. I miss them and I miss all of you. This gospel is worth it all. Have a great week. Till next week! :) Love, Sister Shelby Ostler</span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b style="background-color: #f4cccc;">When Shelby first received her call, Sister Folsom's mom would email us some of her letters, we were wishing they could be companions sometime on the mission. How fun for them to be able to teach together for just a little bit. The letter is short this week as I think they had a fun trip planned for P-day to Hel and Back....:)</b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> Well I don't know where to begin. This week was so full of great stuff! I don't have much time because we are going to a place called Hel.... I know right? It's a peninsula of the tip of Poland. We are so excited! But anyway, one of our investigators decided to be baptized. Her name is Janina and she is so spunky! We just adore her. She will be baptized on November 24th. We can't wait :) This Saturday is the baptism that we have been anxiously awaiting for months! 5 people will be baptized and confirmed and they are all so excited! Agnieszka, Tomek, Kasia, Zbyszek, and Irena. Oh we are just so happy for them.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-size: large;"> <span style="text-align: center;">Oh no! I have to go! I'm sorry, listen to my voice messages! I love you all! The gospel is true!!! :) Love sister ostler</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; color: #134f5c; font-size: large;">For the past 2 weeks we have been vacationing in Europe. We went to Rome, Florence, Cieque Terra, and Interlocken Switzerland. It was very hard to be in the same time zone as<br />Shelby and so close, and yet not be able to go see her. But we were obedient. and stayed away. It is fun to be able to see kind of the same country that she lives in. The trains are very similar I am sure, and believe me, we rode on many of them. The language was very hard. It made us appreciate her letters and understand them a little better. What a beautiful place she is able to live in. Europe is wonderful. Just a few pics for you to enjoy. (don't mind the dates on the pictures, we forgot to reset it)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> It has been a learning week for me. I don't know where to start or what to talk about</span><span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> </span><span style="background-color: #f4cccc;">because there's so much and I don't have it all organized in my head. I'll start with yesterday. Church was sure neat. Our branch President was gone and his counselor and the usual people to bless and pass the sacrament, so we were a little worried about how everything would work out. What a blessing it was! We had a lot of investigators and members in church and Elder Myler presided and Sister Bezdjian spoke, members passed the sacrament and I taught the Gospel Principles lesson. It was a great day at church and one of our investigators came for the first time, Bozena, and she really liked it! We are excited for here and her husband. I also had a great experience as I got to prepare to teach a lesson. I sure felt blessed because it was in Polish and it was on the Atonement and I really wanted it to come together for the people there, and I know the Lord helped me to teach. It was a neat experience for me.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> So the other day, we had just eaten dinner on the go at a little wietnamese place and it was so good! :) But we had some left overs and there's always this man that we see at the train station without a home or food. So we gave our leftovers to him and in english he said, "Well how can I pay you back" and we said "No, no, it's free!" and then he said, "Oh I know!" and he started singing "I see trees of green, red roses too.... " and he sang "What a wonderful World!" It was soooooo good! He is just a neat guy. :) So then we were on the bus, and this man came in with a really bloody face. I was sitting next to him and had no tissues or any way of helping. I looked over and two or three fancily dressed women were ferverently searching their bags for tissues. One found some and gave them to him. It was really neat for me to see their example and the love and kindness. I invited him to church and promised him everything would be okay. His name is Lukasz, he is really cool. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> So we had Zone Conference for the first time since I've been here. It was great. It was in a city called Bydgoszcz. I saw an elder who was in the MTC with me, elder raines, so that was cool! :) It was really uplifting and I really needed it. Our mission president is so inspired. He really amazes me. I feel so blessed to have him as our mission president. So the other day, there was this cute little boy, like 10 or so who came up and asked if he could help us hand out ulotki (flyers) and we said, Sure! So he went around to people giving out pass a long cards :) He then found out that we do it for free and said, oh. Never mind. Hehe, cute kid. BUT he said we could meet his parents and talk with them about the gospel, so that was cool. :) </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> So , there are many attributes I am trying to work on and focus on right now in my life as a missionary, and as a person in general. I have learned that I just can't do it without help. As much as I give, the Lord will always make up the other half. Sometimes we may feel like we are not enough. Like we aren't good enough because we can't do it by ourselves. But that's what it's all about- learning how to be independent and strong, and yet, completely dependent on the Lord. It's a huge part of what we are here to experience and go through. Some days are just.... hard. Whether on a mission, on a 2 week vacation, in the middle of mid-terms, at the end of a long week, or in any circumstance at all. We'll have them our whole lives. Sometimes it is tempting to say, "Oh it'd be so much better IF...." and then fill it in with something in the future or something that we wish we had. But really, if we remember the WHY of the gospel, like President Uchtdorf teaches, we wont' need to fill in that blank, because we'll feel the hope and reassurance that all will be okay. That is why I love the gospel. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> Well, I don't have any more time. So I just want to testify that I know the gospel of Jesus Christ is here for us to benefit from and to share. The church is a wonderful way to teach about, learn from and experience the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Book of Mormon is our handbook and can be a great comforter. Prayer is our communication with the One who knows us best. I testify of that in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. </span></div>
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Kelli Ostlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11665051147826423574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975726445881661937.post-6228532835009870532012-09-03T20:56:00.002-07:002012-09-25T14:28:49.774-07:00The Church is true everywhere!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> But other than that. There were miracles everywhere, like there always are when the gospel is around. At the end of last week, we had 9 investigators in church!! We felt so blessed and so full of love for all of them. What a blessing. Sorry this email is jumping around, but in personal study, I did something kind of fun. I read all of the chapter headings in Acts and tried to figure out why it is called the book of ACTS. It was really cool. How does that relate to the spirit?? I will let you all make your own conclusions. But I learned a lot, and it was really cool. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> I'm sorry I only have a few minutes on this computer. But Sister Lewis here in Gdansk shared something great with me today on the train. She quoted Ralph Parlett and said, "Strength and struggle go together. The supreme reward of struggle is strength. Life is a battle and the greatest joy is to overcome. Following the path of least resisitance is what makes men and rivers crooked." I loved that. I know that everything we experience in our lives is for a purpose greater than we may be able to comprehend. I know that we can find beauty in every situation. My mission president reminded me to stop and smell the roses. I think I'll do that a little more. Have a great week. I love you all. Next week's email will be more full of miracles and stories. I love the gospel and I'm so grateful to be here. Thank you all so much. Love you!</span><br />
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Shelby's 3 favorite things: Sharing the Gospel, playing with children and Making yummy FOOD!!!</div>
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Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04171368097146004519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975726445881661937.post-8998707589122211012012-08-27T20:48:00.003-07:002012-09-25T14:30:40.368-07:00Be careful what you pray for...<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> How is life? I hope everything is going good. Is it still summer over there? It's turning into fall here. Starting to rain more and get chilly! :) I think it's kind of fun. But not a lot of time to cuddle up to the fire place and drink hot chocolate ya know? This just isn't the time for that. Makes me think that I sure took some things for granted before now, that is for sure. So this week was good. I have to start by saying- as soon as I gave that challenge last week in my letter, I was put to the test. I don't know why, but I just had a tough, rough, struggle for a couple of days. I was forced to apply my own challenge to just "Be happy". It was hard, and I think I discovered that it is almost impossible to put things aside and just be happy without help from our Father in Heaven. It's just too hard to try to do it by myself. I needed some comfort and some ... perspective. And the only place I can get that from is prayer. So, that is something that I learned this week and it's sure helping me now even. :) </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> So, where to begin!? I have an example of prayer for ya! So... I'll admit, I eat a lot. There I said it. So at the end of the day, when we get home for dinner, I eat SOOOO much! I'm just starving! So I made it a goal to try to eat less, and of course, I prayed for help as I try to accomplish this goal. So...... God, being the kind Father that he is, answered my prayers! We went to buy our food today and neither of us had any money on our cards! We had ZERO! So.... I used my own money, which made us really only buy the necessities right? Yeah, We realized later on that that was, in some round about way, an answer to prayer. Hehe. Sometimes I think He gets a laugh out of our prayers- maybe just mine- but really :-) So yeah, that was a fun lesson learned. Be careful what you pray for too! :) </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> Okay, so I LOVE the members and investigators that we have here in Gdansk. They are amazing. Agnieszka and her daughter, Kasia, gave a talk to us for our last lesson. We asked them to both prepare one on Humility. It was sooooo good! They both had their resources and their sweet testimonies of Humility. It was really cool. Then we went to Samjit's (the member from Thailand) and she had made us like 6 or 7 rolls of Sushi!!! She is so sweet! We sure love her. Then in English/Book of Mormon reading class, Lukas drew the coolest drawing of Lehi's vision of the Tree of Life! So cool! He is awesome. He had a really cool interpretation too. I love our class :) Oh! and our member, josef and his wife who isn't a member, irena, is picking a baptismal date! We are so excited for them!!! Ahhhh! they want to go through the temple together. It makes me so happy. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> Well, My hands hurt from typing so fast. I only have a few more minutes. But I did something today in personal study, it was cool. I mapped out my conversion. I made a time line of my life and I had the ups be the spiritual times and the downs be the... non spiritual times (or less-spiritual). Then I looked for patterns and reasons why there was an up or a down in certain areas. It was really neat. I learned a lot. So that is my challenge for all of you. Take a few minutes and map out your life and ask yourself what things have happened or have you done that have brought the most happiness or the least happiness. Then live according to which ones brought the most. It's really cool. Let me know how it goes. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"> Okay, well, I better go. I sure love this mission. Hands down it is the hardest thing I've ever done. All day, every day. But I look at the Prophet and all the apostles who have done this or are going to be doing this for the rest of their lives. They amaze me. This work is worth every drop of sweat and every mile walked (or ran). It's just worth it. I hope everyone gets the opportunity to serve. As my great friend Danny told me, this is the only time you get to "Walk with the Father and live like the Son." Have a great week! :) </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc48gbwBYlpViXvOQ199XXy-HIUUZXsi60e-0TF1XwRWPCSNPaqEB20MHotTWspkpDARD9XhPHGqjvhe05w0-aXq0_p9UqvMQZY9WFLBP-B_DJ9ikDWTEOGpx3lanfArrwf_AvAvF-ilg/s1600/Kimball+Saski+Ogrod.jpg" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5780279636100271538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc48gbwBYlpViXvOQ199XXy-HIUUZXsi60e-0TF1XwRWPCSNPaqEB20MHotTWspkpDARD9XhPHGqjvhe05w0-aXq0_p9UqvMQZY9WFLBP-B_DJ9ikDWTEOGpx3lanfArrwf_AvAvF-ilg/s400/Kimball+Saski+Ogrod.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 352px; margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 4px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>On the morning of Wednesday, August 24, 1977 a meeting was held at Ogrod Saski in downtown Warsaw. This was held for the dedication of the preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ in the nation of Poland. President Spencer W. Kimball with Sister Kimball along with Brother and Sister David M. Kennedy in front of the tomb of the unknown soldier at the Saski Park square.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3mblc8DkOdEu75vv66EHqcl4p8SwW7P1Cq6MXcguopS1Gky0fjyBD3GVdvlAzbQ9gJtDkjWgg5Fk4-7QjCQN2sH-SpOUofHz0MudQaMZ6826niVVTQybPBqy1zT4vgDPM9YLikIym-mk/s1600/Kimball+Saski+Ogrod+2.jpg" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5780279627246067474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3mblc8DkOdEu75vv66EHqcl4p8SwW7P1Cq6MXcguopS1Gky0fjyBD3GVdvlAzbQ9gJtDkjWgg5Fk4-7QjCQN2sH-SpOUofHz0MudQaMZ6826niVVTQybPBqy1zT4vgDPM9YLikIym-mk/s400/Kimball+Saski+Ogrod+2.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 245px; margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 4px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Present were: President and Sister Spencer W. Kimball, Brother and Sister David M. Kennedy, D. Arthur Haycock, Dr. Ernest L. Wilkinson, Brother and Sister Matthew Ciembronowicz and their son, Adam, Brother and Sister Fryderyk Czerwinski, Brother and Sister Walter Krause, Sister Lona Czerwinska and daugther, Mona. All were standing on the north side of the fountain.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJXfFXe7TGs-hoWkMXl7j2a9Bpen_X93mgL4vQe0NkEy4PrAbCg6Wz6R3K15-VjOdki7CsDssbpsP56nGeyNS5Enn5pzqblLhjkQ34lL-lUD30b0Rdfsn7GIa3WQXrhjQjxRHzkFBy48o/s1600/Departing+Missionaries+Aug+24+2012+076.JPG" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5780278323391915474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJXfFXe7TGs-hoWkMXl7j2a9Bpen_X93mgL4vQe0NkEy4PrAbCg6Wz6R3K15-VjOdki7CsDssbpsP56nGeyNS5Enn5pzqblLhjkQ34lL-lUD30b0Rdfsn7GIa3WQXrhjQjxRHzkFBy48o/s400/Departing+Missionaries+Aug+24+2012+076.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 4px; text-align: center; width: 267px;" /></a>We had just dropped off our missionaries at the airport. We drove straight to this wonderful and sacred spot in Warsaw. It was still early, peaceful and quiet. It was one of those very special days and occasions. From the dedicatory prayer: "We congregate before thee in this special park... and are grateful for this beautiful land with its thousands of lakes, its numerous rivers, its quiet forests, its fertile farm lands, and its rich natural resources".<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwH-RVQkj3ZoSpINIZY0gVYNMXaBvJh49aAzjG-vMsLC21_PSFkwwvP4AZZLnTUVOas9dWdhIndpzPrGvPU9o2HkI5hBPsGQQ9edbbYnQ98jIc604L92nHziWo2hlF4aJxbFcu5oeXjEE/s1600/Departing+Missionaries+Aug+24+2012+072.JPG" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5780277975512045554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwH-RVQkj3ZoSpINIZY0gVYNMXaBvJh49aAzjG-vMsLC21_PSFkwwvP4AZZLnTUVOas9dWdhIndpzPrGvPU9o2HkI5hBPsGQQ9edbbYnQ98jIc604L92nHziWo2hlF4aJxbFcu5oeXjEE/s400/Departing+Missionaries+Aug+24+2012+072.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 4px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>The park was empty, there were no sounds of the city. I don't know if we have had a more peaceful day in Warsaw or in Poland. "We are aware of the contributions made by Polish emigrants to other lands. We have been touched by the love shown by these emigrants for their relatives and friends in the Mother land. Our hearts are touched and we covenant with thee that we will use this place to encourage a love for thee and thy ways... our desire to be associated with this land is to create love for thee and to cause thy people of this nation to love their fathers and their leaders and love their land and to live honorable, righteous lives". (Dedicatory Prayer)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOZ4eQ7Ixd7P3p5zCXvHuQefOZPMx274qqyz0kglsP7r9Bk6v0mvb_A4M6YGTCZzx10ffMJsAVzX6fuKAdcpPNpyZ33TnmRjoohGjOjY48SjMsSm-oN-J8vCCkVN2dfVLT1_gi5wStYZ4/s1600/Departing+Missionaries+Aug+24+2012+079.JPG" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5780277962882695330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOZ4eQ7Ixd7P3p5zCXvHuQefOZPMx274qqyz0kglsP7r9Bk6v0mvb_A4M6YGTCZzx10ffMJsAVzX6fuKAdcpPNpyZ33TnmRjoohGjOjY48SjMsSm-oN-J8vCCkVN2dfVLT1_gi5wStYZ4/s400/Departing+Missionaries+Aug+24+2012+079.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 4px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>We walked and looked at this beautiful park. We thought of the promises given to this great country and these marvelous people. "we ask thee...sanctify this land with great leadership and great opportunities for the people who have suffered so much. We are grateful to thee for these good people and their good leaders who granted to us the privilege of coming into their land with the high, elevating principles and doctrines which will make of their populace a strong, vital group of men, women, and children of courage and loyalty: men and women of great honor and integrity". (Dedicatory Prayer)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTGHTd-y6_Mc8A40_GTXD-VVKNNP_gRcYWBzRY1XYhKhgkcxEW9HlcLCRr1PRNgaCjfzMf6DU6iycdlDuFfIokvYdiTYZ7bNEwIEtSEfJXEP22G_mO285k-XUYVhnVl96mbYsRL78ciPo/s1600/Departing+Missionaries+Aug+24+2012+091.JPG" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5780276572200196834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTGHTd-y6_Mc8A40_GTXD-VVKNNP_gRcYWBzRY1XYhKhgkcxEW9HlcLCRr1PRNgaCjfzMf6DU6iycdlDuFfIokvYdiTYZ7bNEwIEtSEfJXEP22G_mO285k-XUYVhnVl96mbYsRL78ciPo/s400/Departing+Missionaries+Aug+24+2012+091.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 4px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>The fountain where the group who had gathered that day some 35 years ago was powerful and yet calm. "bless these leaders with wisdom and judgement and faith and integrity, that they themselves may be happy in their lives, that they may also pass to the other millions of people those graces and programs which will make of this a strong nation and a wonderful people". (Dedicatory Prayer)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiirl-Zu3QRoCkuKMFDQm7wHjV4LgHhGolF4_IEjMOAdNLPkNcRt7IilHt9IidjXuXe_iEmNtLhyphenhyphenBKbxmiigbSu31DpbRQUcgagQRZFBkSw9ZeeziVh0UKs5dMKi8F7oJBNFhUg7RfDvrQ/s1600/Departing+Missionaries+Aug+24+2012+116.JPG" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5780276561377819922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiirl-Zu3QRoCkuKMFDQm7wHjV4LgHhGolF4_IEjMOAdNLPkNcRt7IilHt9IidjXuXe_iEmNtLhyphenhyphenBKbxmiigbSu31DpbRQUcgagQRZFBkSw9ZeeziVh0UKs5dMKi8F7oJBNFhUg7RfDvrQ/s400/Departing+Missionaries+Aug+24+2012+116.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 4px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>The changing of the guards took place on the hour. Off to the right, with this building in the back ground, is where President Kimball, Sister Kimball and Brother and Sister Kennedy stood in the opening picture. "We recall the the contributons to science and the arts by so many from this great land. Names of great men and women come to mind such as Nicolaus Copernicus, Madame Curie, Chopin, Paderewski, and many others. Those of us who have come from America owe a great debt of gratitude to Kosciuszko and Pulaski who served with such bravery and distinction in the American Revolution". (Dedicatory Prayer)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLylpvdaAvRjzYj6N2cVrP6Vwloj3_jEbVQVnNDCrV6hI5_9IC60u8lIBPbOEYXZdSo0WLIoK9O7B2roCpvaEoYFv8X-CgKDuj0iqkeCqmw9SYet9Kx23Y015aDXaW8HRmWIyXhCaFiQ/s1600/Departing+Missionaries+Aug+24+2012+068.JPG" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5780276548179408786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLylpvdaAvRjzYj6N2cVrP6Vwloj3_jEbVQVnNDCrV6hI5_9IC60u8lIBPbOEYXZdSo0WLIoK9O7B2roCpvaEoYFv8X-CgKDuj0iqkeCqmw9SYet9Kx23Y015aDXaW8HRmWIyXhCaFiQ/s400/Departing+Missionaries+Aug+24+2012+068.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 4px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>As we thought about what happened here on this spot 35 years ago today, this morning we are so grateful and thankful to be even a very small part of this great work. "Wilt thou bless these fathers and mothers in this nation, that they may bring up their children in righteousness, that they may train them aright and bless thy children that they may grow up to be honorable, peaceful, loving parents themselves, so that the generations may bring to thee, their Lord, great satisfaction in the development of the souls of men. Whatsoever city thy servants shall enter and the people of that city receive their testimony, let thy peace, thy salvation, be upon that city and upon thy people, that they may gather out of that city the righteous that they may come forth and desire the blessings of Zion". (Dedicatory Prayer)</div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">We are so blessed to be in Poland. We love these people. This Church is true, and it is living. It is lead by a living prophet who is guided by a living and loving Lord. Because the Lord has His Church again upon the earth, each person can find the truth and the way that will bring happiness and joy. Not just in this life but for eternity.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">Another wonderful and memorable day for us in Poland!</span><br />
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Kelli Ostlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11665051147826423574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975726445881661937.post-44402208093046803702012-08-21T18:02:00.001-07:002012-08-21T19:43:56.696-07:00Great Week in Gdansk<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wowie, what another great week! :) </span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ3b63R_804ZE7mYNB1MptBQjozt19Vm44yIGzj3zMWNszZ1VjQmMKg1rjKPK4i4NZcrXANUXaLJfc8BOyNHHycLJnNLm0_0cHGezpIXHnp4zZGSjXtpgZHjvxEYPzWPiqyLrAZx7KTDY/s1600/DSCN1941.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ3b63R_804ZE7mYNB1MptBQjozt19Vm44yIGzj3zMWNszZ1VjQmMKg1rjKPK4i4NZcrXANUXaLJfc8BOyNHHycLJnNLm0_0cHGezpIXHnp4zZGSjXtpgZHjvxEYPzWPiqyLrAZx7KTDY/s320/DSCN1941.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hey Friends and Fam! I am sure grateful to get to write you every week. What a blessing! This morning we woke up and cleaned the apartment, and while we were listening to Mo tab, it finally got to the Christmas Mo tab! We loved singing along to "Walking in a winter wonderland" :) That was pretty fun! We cleaned real good cuz it's the start of a new transfer! Sister Bezdjian and I will be staying together here in Gdansk for another 2 months. I can't wait! It's going to be awesome. I learn something new from sister B every day. There is so much work to do up here. The days aren't long enough sometimes. Crazy how that happens. Time really flies on a mission. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> So a few things about investigators and such. We have a way cool guy to teach named Lukasz. He is 22 and he is a sculptor. He is very inteligent and he read up to 2 Nephi after our first visit! So cool. He came to church on Sunday and He really liked it. He prays at the end of our lessons and he is learning a lot. It's so cool to see him learn. So we have a member here named Josef and his wife isn't a member, so we meet with them once a week. The other day they fed us dinner and he just shared all of his hopes and dreams with us and he said all he wants is the Kingdom of God. He said he knows that is the greatest blessing or dream anyone could ever have. They are wonderful. We hope she will get baptized. So there is also a member here that has been a member for about 20 years or so. She is 85 and she has been through so much. There have been a lot of members come and go and be strong and some that fall away. She has been one of the most solid members here for years. She is so sweet, we love her. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> So this week I learned a lot about faith and miracles. I have been reading in Alma and I love to read about Aaron and Ammon and all that they experienced and went through as missionaries. They AMAZE me!!!! I read chapter 26 today and it was just so powerful to me. Sometimes I feel like Ammon, when my heart is just so full of joy and love, I don't know what to do! It's amazing to think that they were so against the church and they were so far off, and after a serious of events, they became some of the most successful instruments in the hands of the Lord in bringing this gospel to people. Thousands and thousands of people. What if Alma and the Sons of Mosiah's families would've given up on them or if they would've turned back (ch.26) because they were depressed and had no success??? So crazy to think about that. What a lesson it was to me. We just have to endure through the tough times because we have no idea what the design of this plan really is. There's so much to it that we don't see. They were amazing missionaries, and still are I'm sure! :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> So my challenge for you this week is to be happy. Just that. Try your hardest to be happy no matter what. Trying to do something, no matter what it is, is always a train reaction. You try, the Lord blesses you, you receive blessings, you become more grateful, you show gratitude, you're humbled, you're then humble and receive more blessings for your humility, and then you're happy because of the blessings you have. Effort goes a lot further than we know sometimes. God knows when we're trying our hardest. We have so much to be happy about :) Just knowing what we know is reason enough to be happy right? :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Well, one of the funniest meetings I have ever been in was just the other day. Awesome investigators, a lady Grazyna, her friend Maria and her husband mirek. They fed us a little and then their big ol dog came in and tried to get our food. I was having to refrain from laughing as I looked over and saw Sister Bezdjian trying to protect her food from the dog and he jumped up and almost got her in the face! Then he made his way over to me. It was hilarious! Then as Grazyna said the closing prayer, she was so sweet and remembered everything in her prayer. I peeked up and she was just so animated and so grateful for everything in her prayer! She whispered to her friend, "Did I forget anything"?? I was so great! I love them and we sure have a lot of hope for them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Well, time's about up. This gospel is the greatest source of joy, and I'm so grateful to be a part of this. Thank you all soooooo much for your support. I can't thank you enough for your prayers and friendship throughout my life. The Lord sure knows our needs. Well I hope you all have a great week! Be strong, and remember, Be happy! :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shelby's sister Ashlee and her family were able<br />
to go to the Sacred Grove in Palmyra NY<br />
What a wonderful place. and the spirit was very strong there.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These 4 miss Aunt Shelby so much.....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A special Aunt and Uncle to Shelby.<br />
Trisha and Troy Rindlisbacher</td></tr>
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Kelli Ostlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11665051147826423574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975726445881661937.post-82873366297761047952012-08-13T09:02:00.002-07:002012-08-13T09:22:57.594-07:00Sister Ostler is blonde again....she must have found a hair salon in Poland<br />
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Wowie, what a great week. Where to begin where to begin? I don't know where the time goes, it just flies! This week was full of a lot of miracles. First I want to talk about some of our investigators. They are so cool! One is about 50. She is trying so hard to learn English. She's intrigued by the pioneers and mapped out a bunch of stuff in the Book of Mormon. Pretty much, she wants to be baptized. She just gets it, ya know? Her name is Janina and she is so cool! Her husband is living in England for a while and we will teach him when he gets back. We have so much hope for her! :) So another one is named Aleksandra. She's just this spunky lady around 65. We met with her for the second time on friday and she invited a friend to listen in. We gave a lesson on the restoration and Aleksandra was just excited about it, she couldn't stop telling her friend more and more. They love how we pray in our own words and how we can repent. They are so fancy and elegant, they just make us smile. Then her other friend comes over! We taught all 3 of them and are meeting with them again in a while because they wanted more time to read the Book of Mormon. Sooo cool! :) So yeah, we love them. There's lots more, but that's all for now.</div>
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So one really neat experience this week was in our previous english class which is now our book of Mormon reading class. We had 4 people and a member in on the lesson. We had them act-out chapter 4 of 1st Nephi and then we talked about it. It was really interesting to see the different responses. One of them (who has SSSSOOOOO much potential) had a really hard time with Nephi being commanded to kill Laban. It can be a tough subject to talk about, but it really opened the door for her to start thinking more about it. We talked about the nature of God, and how much He really loves us. And then, one of the other girls, Mili, joined in and started talking about God in the Old Testament and it was so cool to see them help turn this story into real life. The Book of Mormon is so great! She will come to know this truth and she will be so strong, you can just see it! :) I love it. </div>
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Okay, so pretty much, I love the first 4 or 5 hours of the day. We go running, get ready, have personal study, have companionship study, and then 12-week program (Which is awesome). Personal study is so great!!! For an hour we just get to read and study from the Book of Mormon, Preach my Gospel and church magazines. It is so uplifting! Then we get to talk about it comp study. This week I studied compassion a lot, and that was sure powerful to me. Compassion sure goes a long way. It means so much to me when someone shows compassion or empathy, so I tried to study how we can implement more love and compassion everyday to those around us. Christ is just the perfect example. So I've noticed that when we sing in our lessons, the spirit is always stronger. We've been doing that as much as possible. It's really neat. </div>
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Okay, so a few things I've learned and my challenge for you. First of all, I learned that if all else fails, and nothing else is working out in life, no matter what it may be- Hard work will bring you comfort and confidence. That is something we can control. Second- By our willingness to be consistent, we are blessed consistently, and when we are not committed and are wavering, our lives too, will be unconsistent and will waver from time to time. So, here's my challenge. Pick one thing in your life and be consistent in it. Maybe it will be praying mornings and nights, maybe it'll be reading 20 minutes a day, maybe it'll be changing every little complaint into something you're grateful for, and maybe it's just consistently trying to share your love for others around you. I have chosen the complaining one. I know it sure helps me to be consistently happy here on this mission. I testify that being consistent in this gospel will bring blessings. :) :) </div>
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Okay, I am trying to think of what else to say. My mind always goes blank under pressure! :) Well, I have a fantastic trainer. I really feel like I couldn't be more blessed. She is so solid! Every day I learn something new from her, whether it's gospel related, teaching related or polish related. I hope we get to serve together longer. We've become great friends. :) So the other day we walked into this old house/apartment and it was pretty sketchy....... spider webs all over and then on the old stairs there was this huge cat with a tumor on it's face and it was breathing heavily and staring really creepily at us. I had to laugh because it was like this old scene in a movie and were right in the middle of it. So funny :) Well, life is great. I love the mission. It's hard work. I'm pooped about 98% of the time, but it feels so good! How do you explain that??? I'm not sure, but it's a good feeling. Life is great. I hope you're all doing great at home. Remember I love you all :) Enjoy the journey! :)</div>
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So this week was so great! Really, I don't know how to explain it. I am just so thankful to be a part of this work. I'll start with yesterday, since it's so fresh on my mind :) </div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px;"> So I have to tell you about our amazing Sakrament meeting. Since we don't have a chapel at the moment, and we are in the process of looking for one, we weren't sure how many people were going to come to church. We fasted together and invited everyone we could to come to church and meet in the library here in Centrum. Well, on our way to church, we picked up a member, walked with her, then along came another humble sweet man who has come twice, then comes our recent convert right behind us. We showed them up to the room, then sat in amazement as more and more people came in! We went outside in the park and waited for any more people who might not know where to go, and of course, more and more people came. We had about 30 or more people in church! We had a very powerful experience as members and investigators alike bore testimony. The cute little man who came just felt the spirit so strong he couldn't help but clap and say "bravo!" He's about 85 or so :) We got to share our testimonies and I personally felt so blessed to be in that room with everyone there. What a tender mercy from the Lord and a true miracle.</span> </div>
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So in personal study I've been reading about Alma and I just love him. He is such a missionary! Alma 8:9-18. He is so discouraged, then he's reassured from the Lord, blessed for his obedience and faithfulness, promised blessings, and then (here's the key) he SPEEDILY returns (verse18) to teach the people. What's the significance?? He bounces back, has an eternal perspective, and he is willing to make the long, hot, tiring journey back because he knows the lord will provide a way. Soooooo cool! I just love him :) So there's that. </div>
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So a few quick random things that happened. First of all, when we were teaching our Book of Mormon reading class, we were at the best part, literally a few verses before nephi cuts off laban's head, when the power goes out. We were in complete darkness! The suspense was sweet. Now they really want to keep reading later! So we went outside to see what happened and there was a FLOOD!!! It was soo cool! It was only like 3 feet deep, but it was fun to go wading through it talking to people about the church :) It went away quickly, but it was pretty fun :) So on August 1st all of Poland has 1 minute of silence, a lot like america, to remember the warsaw uprising. It was a really neat moment because we were teaching english and all of the poles got to tell us about it. I loved it. Really cool. So one day we were tracting and we were running out of ways to start the conversation, so we decided to start by singing...... hahaha. Wowie, funniest experience of my life. I wish you all could have seen it. We started singing where can I turn for peace (in polish of course) when the lady opened the door, the dog started barking like crazy, and the lady shouted "Nie! Idz tu! Idz tu!" Which means "no, leave, leave" as she summoned us with her hands and the dog chased us away. Hahaha. We were just laughing so hard. What else can ya do, right?? So funny :) The phrase, "When the Lord closes one day, he always opens another" has totally different meaning to me now :-D</div>
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Okay, so the important stuff. Guess what! Agnieszka's kids, Tomek and Kasia 8 and 11 are going to be baptized too!!! We were so excited!!! He is 8 years old and he read the whole kids Book of Mormon, and almost the whole kids D&C!!! We taught about fasting on friday and he said, "I think the most I can fast is 2 days, Mom." Hahaha, cute kid! He says the cutest prayers every! :) I am so excited for them. They have sure changed a lot as a family since the gospel has become a part of their lives. I love them. </div>
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So my companion has taught me so much. Every day I watch her very closely (that may seem weird.....) but she's my trainer, and I still have soooooo much to learn. She cares so much about our investigators and about every single person we meet. She knows the Bible and the Book of Mormon so well. She is always 100 percent obedient and she is a powerful teacher, always listening so close. I have learned a lot from her and I know that we always have something more to learn from those around us. :) :) :) </div>
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Well, I know there's more I want to say, I just can't think....... Hmmmmm, Gdansk is absolutely beautiful. Always fresh fruit and vegetables everywhere. I love it. Well, I better go. I love you all. The gospel is true. I am so glad we get to be a part of this great work. Every one of us get to be a part of it. What a blessing! Take care and enjoy your loved ones in your life. :) Love you!</div>
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<br />Kelli Ostlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11665051147826423574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975726445881661937.post-508940010688841202012-08-05T17:16:00.002-07:002012-08-05T17:22:46.563-07:00A post from the mission blog.....<br />
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<a href="http://nielsonsinpoland.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-special-trip-to-gdansk.html" style="color: #cc6600; display: block; text-decoration: none;">A special trip to Gdansk.</a></h3>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYP95Qr5lH-lJJbW3HhaORh9j7eadY_uXwhto9_-iqravnllr9Ay1cbPk5jkVHk31BPBrg467zs4xzeYKcOga5FIPJhnPzo4LIXe-MFRaM37RMYEaWLWWvG_ey8NsIafgyr7tyU0o2bBk/s1600/gdansk++july+2012++search+for+building+032.JPG" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5773132890184321554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYP95Qr5lH-lJJbW3HhaORh9j7eadY_uXwhto9_-iqravnllr9Ay1cbPk5jkVHk31BPBrg467zs4xzeYKcOga5FIPJhnPzo4LIXe-MFRaM37RMYEaWLWWvG_ey8NsIafgyr7tyU0o2bBk/s400/gdansk++july+2012++search+for+building+032.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 4px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>WOW! We had to take a quick trip to Gdansk to solve some building issues. We arrived, made our way to the downtown area and had never seen the city busier! There were countless groups of tourists and school children wearing badges, tags, (and my personal favorite) hats to make sure they stayed with their group. What is going on???<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbGWJ7fxzoG0uOsMX99qCe8LD2Cv5jVEqmaz60U6mKEPXtY8FeeCn-LpIjPuwM7EBO3fg3PZZIXJ18wvGUXXnk6UjLh_aZxkdm5zY85usXfyqOpABTqAaJLUkGWIWq2d_WSOvNUborzRE/s1600/gdansk++july+2012++search+for+building+030.JPG" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5773132879867426466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbGWJ7fxzoG0uOsMX99qCe8LD2Cv5jVEqmaz60U6mKEPXtY8FeeCn-LpIjPuwM7EBO3fg3PZZIXJ18wvGUXXnk6UjLh_aZxkdm5zY85usXfyqOpABTqAaJLUkGWIWq2d_WSOvNUborzRE/s400/gdansk++july+2012++search+for+building+030.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); display: block; height: 254px; margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 4px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>We have arrived in Gdansk at the beginning of the 23 day St. Dominic's Fair...one of the largest trade and cultural events in Poland. Every August over 1000 merchants, artists, artisans and collectors put up their stalls hoping to attract buyers. An average of 70,000 people visit this fair daily. This fair has been a tradition in Poland for over 700 years.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdA36NaoEUgBYWgKj_3umLUt_cbYBjjhr1Qc2CYOtDXYC2Bd5_Ijs7uIlRLNkXvnSFD27j6cxGQyJCJ5AkWJqYRC5usd4KlUaYUotxM59eaX8B3wnjsOw2kU0aXA2X0QnAmkosn2xuJWE/s1600/gdansk++july+2012++search+for+building+118.JPG" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5773131111679802002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdA36NaoEUgBYWgKj_3umLUt_cbYBjjhr1Qc2CYOtDXYC2Bd5_Ijs7uIlRLNkXvnSFD27j6cxGQyJCJ5AkWJqYRC5usd4KlUaYUotxM59eaX8B3wnjsOw2kU0aXA2X0QnAmkosn2xuJWE/s400/gdansk++july+2012++search+for+building+118.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); display: block; height: 262px; margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 4px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Merchants with all kinds of food, clothes, jewely, trinkets were lining every street. Musicians could be heard everywhere. It was a busy, busy market place. And of course, I can't go to Gdansk without taking a picture of MY favorite landmark in this beautiful city...the Gdansk Crane!<br />
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But now to the business at hand...finding a chapel for the Gdansk Branch to meet in. We thought we had this all figured out and at the very last moment, the deal fell apart. We had done our part, Germany had done their part....obviously, the Lord had something else in mind. So, it was back to 'building shopping'!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpAV9TOT9RawvAc0Bx_6gavitrlEfTNfozMOX3obryyYNPQlHTqcJXadTxLXZ5Hp_iZ2mH_7CIZT6ZpPp_-Lf5yJdFw3ifhO0-hly_BkJIVYdkA7LXwx3pJHuF9yolLD_wpL7uDWMiaNQ/s1600/gdansk++july+2012++search+for+building+016.JPG" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5773131106846136786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpAV9TOT9RawvAc0Bx_6gavitrlEfTNfozMOX3obryyYNPQlHTqcJXadTxLXZ5Hp_iZ2mH_7CIZT6ZpPp_-Lf5yJdFw3ifhO0-hly_BkJIVYdkA7LXwx3pJHuF9yolLD_wpL7uDWMiaNQ/s400/gdansk++july+2012++search+for+building+016.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 4px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>We went to countless sites. I will only show you the 'top 2'. First...this building located just off the Old Town. It used to be a bank building.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTSAa_zGqPyHSVYrSgmWbV3MLU2Eye-LF81jyg0rtRyGmicL2gRbyjH4kt_JBhlBuJm8h16PVkbcVHhlbHMvuz5-_XvIQ6XEwwmX2LyaXLZo45BqChgY4bLkXEX-I8a1hQ3CAlxyfn3MM/s1600/gdansk++july+2012++search+for+building+005.JPG" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5773130690894934834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTSAa_zGqPyHSVYrSgmWbV3MLU2Eye-LF81jyg0rtRyGmicL2gRbyjH4kt_JBhlBuJm8h16PVkbcVHhlbHMvuz5-_XvIQ6XEwwmX2LyaXLZo45BqChgY4bLkXEX-I8a1hQ3CAlxyfn3MM/s400/gdansk++july+2012++search+for+building+005.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 4px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>It is on the ground floor and has much room for growth. Lots of good selling points.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWoxI5pIIf9K5QR_fUk74sgFmI7yl0ApP0JFdU1mpwHxlmmVaeDOFwqki9lB2_Onvf13Joo5zj0u5neV5joo7NbqUxt19NbKR5Fj11K1K1wL0CM_Xj1sUVFsoa3b4R1JcBMQTQSWdyxPQ/s1600/gdansk++july+2012++search+for+building+104.JPG" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5773130680237340594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWoxI5pIIf9K5QR_fUk74sgFmI7yl0ApP0JFdU1mpwHxlmmVaeDOFwqki9lB2_Onvf13Joo5zj0u5neV5joo7NbqUxt19NbKR5Fj11K1K1wL0CM_Xj1sUVFsoa3b4R1JcBMQTQSWdyxPQ/s400/gdansk++july+2012++search+for+building+104.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 4px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Second...this building is located near the Manhattan Mall. It has great public transportation access and is in a nice neighborhood. It is in the process of being cleaned up.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP7o6y7wwUHX5LHuipGNNCopvHLB7QypdEfsKfiqcMiD4oo8neCc6fOISfnt7XcDWrnONqEDIdI9bMr2lXWk26hQq0JK4CNRdwnpOUMcgpLe36A5zvLvP2N7oIOyzFyCWCelBDyYGFZLM/s1600/gdansk++july+2012++search+for+building+087.JPG" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5773130227174767298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP7o6y7wwUHX5LHuipGNNCopvHLB7QypdEfsKfiqcMiD4oo8neCc6fOISfnt7XcDWrnONqEDIdI9bMr2lXWk26hQq0JK4CNRdwnpOUMcgpLe36A5zvLvP2N7oIOyzFyCWCelBDyYGFZLM/s400/gdansk++july+2012++search+for+building+087.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 4px; text-align: center; width: 267px;" /></a>Entering the building.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrW1QGU-aw7WDEBUUOA2vx_7oYPp2CJcM9eHP6i8un6woZSyuFS6GZNpU_8wixkVV4URDjvPHNwpWmdZeGknZq8c1mR9Z_9Bvp4dviJVQ3XmduYzKftK0x4cIPtuHCiy9ukG1HIiez1JI/s1600/gdansk++july+2012++search+for+building+101.JPG" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5773130217017497042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrW1QGU-aw7WDEBUUOA2vx_7oYPp2CJcM9eHP6i8un6woZSyuFS6GZNpU_8wixkVV4URDjvPHNwpWmdZeGknZq8c1mR9Z_9Bvp4dviJVQ3XmduYzKftK0x4cIPtuHCiy9ukG1HIiez1JI/s400/gdansk++july+2012++search+for+building+101.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 4px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Inside-it has a nice feel to it and seems to be built very well. Both sites have great potential. We'll see.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdEMq0aG3FCPlfiHVAYCVtafkBT-Byb2mtaXVF9JrpPNxlVScFQIGpC9e8nNp39mkVcVfY6FSPiLI6yacPNtoaLQLTr0b9usb6TQ8Os9rWZp5PPEXI2EKQu8Z6l3N0w9d9l6DM38Hu9yE/s1600/Gdansk.JPG" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5773130213977956098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdEMq0aG3FCPlfiHVAYCVtafkBT-Byb2mtaXVF9JrpPNxlVScFQIGpC9e8nNp39mkVcVfY6FSPiLI6yacPNtoaLQLTr0b9usb6TQ8Os9rWZp5PPEXI2EKQu8Z6l3N0w9d9l6DM38Hu9yE/s400/Gdansk.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 4px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>While in Gdansk, we were able to run into our great Sisters serving there....Sister Ostler and Sister Bezdjian who recently earned the 'Standard of Excellence' award in the mission. Their apartment is very close to the second site. These sisters are on fire....as you can tell by their planners!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmQ4UdjclfqIUfmOawLdDqtY7-RLipLdeUCft2H5zYAWhVGPv4pQHnV2UZDxXQTE2JDkEF5xEAACo9zQG0oVEPrrERR2Qd3AbwsawYR3rZAvyzcDTvu2ydC5fs7aOqYaGZG1VqSGYy7W4/s1600/gdansk++july+2012++search+for+building+109.JPG" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5773129647555394306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmQ4UdjclfqIUfmOawLdDqtY7-RLipLdeUCft2H5zYAWhVGPv4pQHnV2UZDxXQTE2JDkEF5xEAACo9zQG0oVEPrrERR2Qd3AbwsawYR3rZAvyzcDTvu2ydC5fs7aOqYaGZG1VqSGYy7W4/s400/gdansk++july+2012++search+for+building+109.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 4px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Saying 'good-bye' to Brother Lutter....who had made a special trip from Germany to speed up the process of finding a building. We appreciate all he does for Poland. Thank you!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji1uC49oX9w3LcGkshbs4T9P0aze1bcol247huQBxSfPXVAisp6JZLjs5O6fTWMLSTf6yci461GCUsbCd4hKmEXmn6ih476UQoBFZiXW8_UYyaW8HePmnCAVEltiz2HRztDQR3sPCLOB8/s1600/gdansk++july+2012++search+for+building+124.JPG" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5773129635802574530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji1uC49oX9w3LcGkshbs4T9P0aze1bcol247huQBxSfPXVAisp6JZLjs5O6fTWMLSTf6yci461GCUsbCd4hKmEXmn6ih476UQoBFZiXW8_UYyaW8HePmnCAVEltiz2HRztDQR3sPCLOB8/s400/gdansk++july+2012++search+for+building+124.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 4px; text-align: center; width: 267px;" /></a>Later, we were able to meet up with President Kempa and his wife. President Kempa is the branch president in Gdansk and does so much to help the branch. He has worked hard helping to find sites for the new building. He has great ideas, and we appreciate his insight.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHG2ph3Pq4WVc4GU6HQJ9oSo65FSYwht3FPvymfFGo2iqgeH2J_pYPSXP5Di0cQBQo9hxh4vJ3E2xdB5dBQt7ej86cOxMdWHWorPuv6efvceOQUXIm3-IEJNBwHVwIM-LszqM7ss9-CEQ/s1600/gdansk++july+2012++search+for+building+128.JPG" style="color: #cc6600;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5773129634672978850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHG2ph3Pq4WVc4GU6HQJ9oSo65FSYwht3FPvymfFGo2iqgeH2J_pYPSXP5Di0cQBQo9hxh4vJ3E2xdB5dBQt7ej86cOxMdWHWorPuv6efvceOQUXIm3-IEJNBwHVwIM-LszqM7ss9-CEQ/s400/gdansk++july+2012++search+for+building+128.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; padding: 4px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>After a very long day in Gdansk, the Lewis' drop us off at the airport to head home. We call the Lewis' our 'almost' Senior Missionary Couple in Gdansk. They do so much for the missionaries and the members. Even though they are not actually full-time missionaries, they act like it. Thank you for the great hospitality and ALL you do! Back to Warsaw...</div>
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Well, this week was just crazy and great and all the above! It was a scorcher here in Gdansk. Sticky, sweaty, exhausting week, but so good! So one really neat miracle this week was when we called this man that we had met weeks ago while tracting. He wasn't interested at all when we met him. But when we called him, he was really excited and invited us to this big camp fire party they were having. He said, they're all catholic, but they'd love to meet two girls who are from america simply here to serve. It was a really neat experience. We met a bunch of people and his whole family. We know that a lot of good will come from this, and it was a really great opportunity. </div>
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So one of our investigators is really improving. It's so neat to see her coming out of her shell. When I first met her, she didn't want to do anything- read or pray or go to church. Slowly she's started coming to church, she reads, and prayer... well, soon! But it was so neat the other day. We were on our way to her house and our bus broke down. We called her and told her and she said, "Oh, I'll just meet you on my bike!" It was miles and miles away, and she met us in the heat. We were thinking, oh darn, she's not going to have her scriptures or ensign, but she did! We had a great lesson on a park bench and it was wonderful. She is inviting some people to come to events like FHE and our grill that we had. It's great to see her grow.</div>
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So I feel like my whole life has prepared me for this. From physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. It's cool to see how certain past experiences have taught us specific lessons that we can call upon and use in our daily lives, and for me personally, things that I can use while on my mission. It has taught me to not allow anything happen in life without learning SOMETHING from it. So that is my challenge for you. Whether everything in life is going great right now, or you can't seem to see the light at the end of the tunnel, learn something from it, and ask yourself, "what is the Lord trying to teach me"? I promise, you'll see the miracles and the mysterious ways that the Lord answers our prayers. who knows, maybe you even asked for something and the Lord is simply answering. :) </div>
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So on a random note, I had the biggest hamburger of my life the other day!! It was SO HUGE!!!!! Dad, Zach, Chase, Jon, y'all would've loved it! :) You'll try one one day :) Kebabs are also the best thing ever, Mmmmm! So back to the important stuff- we started this really great book of mormon reading class. We started with 4 free classes of english exclusively for the workers at a library. Then we got to the end and wrote them all letters inside of the books of mormon in english and gave them the offer to have this reading class together. We did on friday and it was soooooo cool! The Book of Mormon is the best book! I mean, for real. If it didn't have life-chaning lessons and ways to come closer to Christ and better your life, it at least has life-like experiences and wars and battles and such! (I only say that because one of our students/new investigators is so excited about the wars hehehe she's awesome). So yeah, just keep on reading it, it's so good. :) :) :) </div>
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Well, I don't have a lot of time. I'm sorry this is a weird situation here in warsaw. We won't get back to Gdansk til way late tonight. We'll have to shop later. I love you all. The gospel of Jesus Christ is so beautiful. Thank you all for your support and love. For your examples and your friendship. Come what may and love it! :) Love you!</div>
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For Ashlee: Thank you sooooooo much for you package. I loved it so much. I'm writing you a letter, just just hang in there. Thank you for everything. I loved your letter. I loved the kids' letters too! Thanks for the fun stuff on the memory stick, I can't wait to see if it works! I loved the hershey's bar! Good luck with everything! Look up some polish recipes, they are sooooo good! :) :) :) Send my love to the kids! :) </div>
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For Kelsee: How's the family? How's the kids? Send them my love! How's the new website? I Hope all is going well. I love you!!!!</div>
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For Chase: How's your new relationship?? I want to know! Write me!!! Please :) Love you :) Proud of you :) </div>
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For Mom and Dad: Sorry I haven't read your letters yet. I will on the train, can't wait!!!! literally! I love you so much!!! oh mom, can you send me some eye alergy medicine??? I have serious alergies :( oh well :) I love you!!!! Have a GREAT week okay? Muah!!!<div>
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So, one of the miracles I want to talk about was from one of our investigators, Agnieszka. So on Monday, we met we her after FHE at the church. We had been praying that she would feel the desire to be baptized because we knew that she knew this church is true. So we had a great meeting, and we talked about all of the fruits of repentance, which then leads to baptism. The spirit was so strong, she closed her book of mormon, looked up at us and paused for a second before saying, "September 22nd. I want to be baptized." Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! It was so great. I got teary-eyed I was so excited and happy for her. She got teary eyed and said she knows it's all true. It was the most powerful meeting and experience I've had here. But that's not all. The miracle comes after the trial of your faith, right? So the next day, Agnieszka was at the store to buy their food for the rest of the week (tuesday to sunday!) with 13 zlots... about 4 dollars or so. She didn't know how she was going to get by, but then all of a sudden, this man she kind of knows came up to her and said, "do you believe in God?" and she said, "Of course!" and he gave her a bunch of food and groceries that could last her about a month! Then she went and gave half of it to her friend in need. She called us to tell us about that awesome miracle and she knew it was a blessing from the Lord. Watching this investigator grow has been one of the most testimony-strengthening experiences for me. She has so much faith. From day 1, she knelt with us and experimented a new kind of prayer for her. She asked sincerely to know if this message is true, and she felt goosebumps when she was finished. She signed up to clean the chapel, she is making the dinner for our FHE tonight at the chapel. She is already such an example to so many! So yeah, what more can I say? She's teaching us so much. And people say missionaries do the teaching. The spirit is so amazing. </div>
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So I have been so blessed with a wonderful companion. She wants to work hard, be obedient 100%, and she just gets things done. I have learned SOOO much from her. I really feel blessed, and I feel like the Lord knows us all so well. How does He get it so perfect every time? No matter what it is, it seems to be just what I need. So yeah, Sister Bezdjian is fantastic, and I hope we get to work together for a while longer.</div>
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A mission is really an amazing thing. I've heard this said many times, but now I really believe it: A mission is like a mini life packed into 18 months or 2 years. I feel like that, except I feel like sometimes it's all packed into one week or even one day! We had the most crazy day on friday. We met with an inactive member who told us she doesn't believe in God any more. We cried with her. My heart was broken. She was sooooo strong. She brought her friend to baptism, and was so set. We left just distraught. Then a few hours later, we had an amazing lesson with Agnieszka and her 3 kids came in, and we all talked together, and we all prayed together at the end. It was the most opposite of feelings I have ever experienced! We left her house asking ourselves, "What greater joy could there be"? The gospel has everything GOOD to offer. We just have to trust, and try. The next day we ran from one appointment to the next in the pouring rain. We laughed and sang because we just loved that moment. It was so ... surreal! I love the mission. </div>
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I'm sorry I don't have a lot of time to write much more. One more random thing. Don't forget to live in the precious present moment. My insititute teacher taught me that, Brother Rau. I am loving that principle every day. Sometimes it's hard. Sometimes you can't wait for the next thing- what ever it may be. But how precious is each and every moment. Especially as members with the knowledge that we have- this life is so short. Okay, well I gotta go! I love you all. I hope you're all doing great. You are amazing. Keep spreading the good news :) Love you :)</div>
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Okay, there's so much I want to say! First I'll start with the greatest thing ever! Saturday we had a wonderful baptism. Basia Kupieraczyk. She's 64, and she was so ready to be baptized. She is an amazing example to me. Her best friend, who introduced her to the missionaries 2 months ago, turned on her, and told her she shouldn't get baptized and a bunch of other stuff, 4 days before the baptism! Basia was so strong though and knew she wanted to get baptized. She said she couldn't wait to have the Holy Ghost with her all of the time. So we had a pool in the basement of our chapel and it was so neat. After she was baptized, I said, "you look beautiful" and she said, "Thank you, that's because I'm without sin now." She was just gleaming! Truly, she is so sweet and so .... inspiring. Sunday was amazing too. When she was confirmed, the spirit just filled that room and it was a very special experience. One of our fantastic investigators was there too and I looked over and she was crying and she said to me, "That was wonderful". She wants to be baptized. What an amazing experience. If that was all that happened my whole mission, it would be worth it. I am learning how truly valuable one soul is in the sight of God. I love this work! :) </div>
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So that was great. This week was great, but it was also challenging because of all of the lessons that fell through or some of the people that didn't meet us. :( It is really heart breaking. But it is sure great to see some of our progressing investigators. This week Sister Bezdjian and I focused on Charity and Christ-like love. It was really great. We also focused on being very specific in our prayers. We pray for a certain time of the day (tracting or contacting) and pray for someone specific to come into our path, or a family, or an unplanned service opportunity. It went really great, and we're excited to continue to do this. I personally have learned a lot of lessons about Charity and the root of Christ's love for us. It is so deep and so powerful, and we only experience a small part of it in our lives, when, if we were obedient and faithful all of the time, we could experience more and more of it in our lives. I am hungry for that love, and I want so badly for people here in Poland to feel that love and hope as well. They need it! Well, life here in Gdansk is great. One great lesson I learned I call "Just Do It." We were about 30 steps out the door and I thought, "maybe we should grab the umbrella" then sister Bezdjian said "Hmm, maybe I should grab a jacket". We both decided against it because we didn't want to go back and get it, and it would be inconvenient to carry, right? So then, a few hours later, the storm settled in and we were soaked from head to toe, freezing and looking rather..... sheepish :-/ We learned a pretty awesome lesson. Just Do It!!!! I don't know how many times in my life there has been a rule that I don't understand or it may not seem THAT important, so I go on and avoid it, perhaps it is "inconvenient" or a "hassle", and then, later, of course, I regret it greatly. So that is my lesson. We may not understand the why, and perhaps it may be a hassle for a little bit, but you will be so grateful and you will be blessed!!! (and dry, and warm and happy!) :) </div>
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So yesterday in church they asked me to translate. I was pretty hesistant, but said I'll do my best. But then luckily I was saved!!! this great member from warsaw was here with her dad. She translated. I am not quite to that point yet, so I was glad. But happy they asked me... I guess ;) So like I said earlier about Charity, I had a really monumental moment for me a few days ago. I was just being... selfish. I was frustrated with myself and I really just wanted to overcome the natural man (woman) in me and become a missionary!! It was a mental challenge for me. So I put my personal study towards learning about charity and Christ-like love. Wowie it was sure a powerful hour for me. I read in True to the faith about charity and one part says, "He will strengthen you in your efforts to live this gospel." Then it says to strive to love as Christ loves, with unfailing compassion, patience, and mercy. Powerful words huh? I thought about that for a long time. Compassion. How can I have more compassion? As human beings, how can we have more compassion? Read Moroni 7, it's great when you have a specific question you need answered. So anyway, that was a powerful experience for me. My heart has been filled over and over :) </div>
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So one thing we are learning to do to get into the hearts of the people here in Poland is to serve them first. You can't just walk up to people and start talking, or else they think you're a sales persona and they just seem afraid of you. They really do. It's tough. So we are trying so hard to be creative. We are learning that we MUST serve them first. Once they know we care and love them, then they may open up and listen. Then they will also come to know that Christ loves them. I thought about that, and it sure relates to everyone around us, does it not? Who do you know that you would like to be closer to? I'll tell you how- Serve them, love them, care for their general welfare, and be their friend. Then teach as Christ would teach. We're still trying to figure this out with complete strangers. But we learn something new everyday! :) </div>
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Okay, so some random stuff for you. First of all, after tracting for a few hours yesterday, we got home for dinner and I came to the conclusion, "Chocolate never Faileth!" :) Mom, that awesome truffle you sent me in the MTC says that on the package and we sure needed that! It saved us haha :) Also, the best juice in the world- Kaktus Sok! (Cactus Juice) :) So good! Oh, and another conclusion: The only reason missionaries bring jeans on their mission is to measure how much weight they gain! :) We never wear them, just try them on the see how we're doing hahaha :)</div>
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Okay, well, I better go. But know that I love you all so much. You mean the world to me. I appreciate all of your prayers. You amaze me. :) Keep living the gospel, you'll never go wrong. Go to the temple as often as you can. I sure miss it. What a blessing it is to have members and temples, and churches and every resource you could imagine in Utah. Take advantage of it all :) Okay, gotta go! Love you!!! </div>
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Love, Sister Shelby OstlerKelli Ostlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11665051147826423574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975726445881661937.post-6434612442340919162012-07-16T13:49:00.001-07:002012-07-16T13:49:31.764-07:00<div class="date-outer">
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<a href="http://nielsonsinpoland.blogspot.com/2012/07/baptism-in-gdansk-saturday-july-14-2012.html">A baptism in Gdansk! Saturday, July 14, 2012</a> </h3>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid92HDpvr8VfFyAnaSqh9NDV01aM7IfHkX2t35CDH0KkrN2FGGu9IZpMEiUt85gYJRveCCRk6Qsd-MQmvTrVN8Rs-itB6wYgIkcv6xSWY0bdymbag0kxpfzDOr0odj-mpBUTPXB8CI8PM/s1600/gdansk+baptism+barbara+july+2012.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" closure_uid_xa5dxu="2" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5765839675130767522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid92HDpvr8VfFyAnaSqh9NDV01aM7IfHkX2t35CDH0KkrN2FGGu9IZpMEiUt85gYJRveCCRk6Qsd-MQmvTrVN8Rs-itB6wYgIkcv6xSWY0bdymbag0kxpfzDOr0odj-mpBUTPXB8CI8PM/s400/gdansk+baptism+barbara+july+2012.JPG" style="display: block; height: 268px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Saturday was a special day for the Branch in Gdansk. Barbara was baptized by Patryk and is now the newest member of that Branch. Sisters Ostler and Bezdjian taught this great sister the gospel, while the Branch did what they do best...fellowship. Welcome, Barbara, to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. More baptisms are coming soon in other parts of Poland. That's why we are here....to bring those who are searching for the gospel....and they are listening!</div>
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</div>Kelli Ostlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11665051147826423574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975726445881661937.post-82468644570681180512012-07-09T20:24:00.003-07:002012-07-16T15:34:29.813-07:00So Blessed<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFY1oYIVdyvX5YShoP6L_Fgl0jqxyIm1gqHv3N_qz-tGlKqbjxdJ8yxY-Wd99mhHGwSlD2JJ3MbMZ8dzBPkp4-5wwpNQWcsF_sLo4-ohfXxDD_mAT5OYVsGNz5urCziREWIM9EidmhJQ0/s1600/DSCN1349.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFY1oYIVdyvX5YShoP6L_Fgl0jqxyIm1gqHv3N_qz-tGlKqbjxdJ8yxY-Wd99mhHGwSlD2JJ3MbMZ8dzBPkp4-5wwpNQWcsF_sLo4-ohfXxDD_mAT5OYVsGNz5urCziREWIM9EidmhJQ0/s320/DSCN1349.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Sister Bezdjian and Sister Ostler! What a beautiful companionship! Go to it girls!!!</span> <br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Hey Fam:)</span><br />
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Wow, this week sure did fly by! It's been hot and humid and jungly around here! How is it at home? I miss the dry air! :) You're right though mom, it totally feels like I was just writing home! <br />
So to answer your questions real quick, 1) Her name is Sister Harker and she is a member here from Hawaii/Cali/Provo! She's awesome! Accept her!!! :) 2) You can send packages to this address and please tell Ashlee she can send stuff here, not to the mission home. I'm so glad you go my letter so fast! Awesome :) :) :) 3) my shoes rock! I'm sooooooooo glad we bought them, I have a funny tan line from the strap ones haha :) 4) the weather is actually SUPER HOT! It feels like 90's most days. It's a scorcher! 5) P-days..... Hmmm. I don't really like them actually. I'd rather just shop, rest a little and stuff. But we rush around all day trying to do fun stuff, and buy stuff we need and get our food and do our laundry and email and then fit in lunch and dinner before we go teach at 6. I LOVE LOVE LOVE emailing you and reading them :) but the rest of the day just isn't my favorite. We might go to the Zoo, that'll be fun :) <br />
so yeah, there you go. :)<br />
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Okay, so this week has been soooooo great! We were so busy, we really didn't know what to do with ourselves. We had about 17 lessons last week, and they challenged us to have at least 2 more than last week this week, and we got 22, so that was great! We just running all over the place, trying to catch this tram or that bus and trying to be on time. Everyone we meet with is so great. They have the smallest little living arrangements I've ever seen! We're just so blessed and spoiled in America. Everyone gives us gifts and loves to feed us, and sometimes is hard because we just don't have time to spend at everyone's houses that long- too many meetings. It's so great though! :) We love it.<br />
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So I'll copy and paste part of what I wrote to President Neilson:<br />
One story I wanted<br />
to share is about service. We had a meeting at the chapel and the<br />
person we met with had a dog follow her all the way from her house ( a<br />
long way away). So we looked at the dog tags and found the number and<br />
called the lady who the dog belonged to. We traveled by a couple<br />
different trams to get there and we started talking to a lady while we<br />
were on our way. She helped us find the house. Well, long story<br />
short, we have 2 new investigators from doing that. One referred us<br />
to her son and his girlfriend, and the other is the lady who the dog<br />
belonged to, she has 4 sons under 10. We learned a lot about the<br />
power of service. A little thing can go a long way, and what better<br />
way to teach about Christ's example? Actions definitely speak louder<br />
than words.<br />
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So there you go :) It was a great experience. So I didn't plan very well what to say in this email, but I just can't testify enough of this gospel. Every day we meet and talk to people who spill their challenging life stories and their hardships and all sorts of things, and we try to help them come unto Christ by teaching them about His Atonement and the power it has to change lives. It is probably the saddest and hardest thing about missions when people don't accept it or they won't listen. How do you explain to a person that what you're trying to give them and teach them about really is life-saving and meaningful?? Please, find everyone you can. Teach them about this gospel. Love them, serve them, be like Christ. That's the only way to bring them to this knowledge.<br />
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Well, one other story, more of a light-hearted story. We were at YSA with a whopping 4 people! Wahoo :) and played ping pong after our lesson and stuff. Then we needed to make a bunch of calls, so we walked to the park right by our chapel and all of a sudden it started to down pour!!! Like, really! It was so loud with thunder and lightening, we could hardly make phone calls. So we laughed and had a jolly ol time walking back to the chapel :) Then we went to a meeting, and we taught her, soaking wet. :) It was awesome. Then she told us she makes arrows (and we could tell because she had hundreds all over the place along with bows and arrows) and she gave us each one! Hence the cool picture hehe :) She's awesome.<br />
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Well, I'm sure there's more I could share, but I have no time, and this computer was a little frustrating, but oh well! :) I love you all so much. Don't take the little things for granted like I did for so long. Make every moment count. :) Kocham was!!! :)<br />
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Love, Sister Ostler <br />
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Homemade arrows (Gotta love the homemade pull-up bar above their heads!! Go Shelby)</div>
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