Twenty-seven

Hello everyone, sorry for not emailing last week :-)

I didn’t have Wi-Fi because I was traveling to Lausanne. A lot has happened the last two weeks.  

Two weeks ago I was on the exchange in Dijon with Elder Barbin. We had

many miracles.  We talked to a family.  After a few moments of conversation they said, “It’s really funny that we ran into you, because we had just prayed for God to let us know why we survived a car accident a couple months before.  The spirit was really strong and we had a good conversation. 

I went straight to Lausanne for a finding zone day. We went to four different cities: Bienne, Neutichal, Yverdon, and Lausanne.

As a a zone we had 416 conversations 46 lessons.  It was intense and a long, tiring day but super awesome. I love miracles. 

We have two baptismal dates for Eric and Luigi. Eric is super cool. He is a doctor studying here.  He’s actually part of Doctors without Borders.  He is 35 years old.  (He is the first investigator that I've had that has

taken notes during rendezvous :-)!  Our other investigator is Luigi he's a

student going to electrical school.   

Last week I ate goose for the first time. It was actually really good and a lot like duck. Another cool miracle: right after we left our apartment we had prayed to find a family.  Right when we left our apartment we saw family and we knew we had to stop and talk to them. We asked for directions and they gave us directions.  We told them that we would love to give them American cookies to show our thanks.  (Actually they gave us the place where he works and we went

the next day.)  His name is Niko and he is super cool. He actually ran in two Olympics for Canada and four world championships (100 m and

200 m).  

This last week we went to Annemasse for a conference.  I was able to see several of my friends that I’ve met on my mission.  Elder McKee, Elder Lythgoe, Elder Hansen and Elder Richmond.  The conference was probably the best

conference I have been to. The subject of this conference was how we

can get past opposition.  Also how to find families to teach.  It is what we have

been focusing on…(trying to contact every family and stroller that

we see).   It’s been pretty fun and we have seen miracles, and we are finding families.  

I would like to say something to anyone that is thinking or not thinking of going

on a mission. Go on a mission!  It is really the best decision you can

make. Even if you have things going for you and you don't know if it will

still be there when you come back… Go on a mission! I know if you

go on a mission Heavenly Father can change you in ways that he

couldn't have if you stayed home. I have really seen that in my own

life and I've seen how you become a better person. As I work hard and be obedient to the rules (I have not been perfect) but I can honestly say that I've tried my best.  I know if you do, you will receive all the blessings Heavenly Father has just for you. 

This is the last week of the transfer! This transfer has

gone by so fast. Elder Richmond is really a great missionary and a

great man and it has been fantastic serving with him. 

Something really important that I have learned is to love everyone around you. 

It’s really hard to do that all the time.  As you try to do your best to love others, work hard, and be obedient, you can find the joy of being a missionary.

I also found out I can juggle seven juggling balls at once.  It is

pretty sweet :-). I actually really do hope that I stay for the next transfer.  

We might actually be getting a car because our area so big. I would be the driver :-) 

We went to a Columbian restaurant/food laundry.  I sent some photos of Colombian food that we got for free.  We had a nice chat with the guy from South America while we ate.  

A shout out to Caden and Melissa.  

Their marriage pictures are amazing! They really are super sweet! Another

shout out to my sister Jenessa who just got into the BYU nurse practitioner 

program…she is amazing! 

Shout out to my dad who taught me to use voice activated software…so if there is anything in my emails that doesn't make sense that is why.  Another shout out to my mom who all this and everything I am would not be possible.  I love you so much mom :-)

If you don’t know if you want to go on a mission go.  It’ll be the best

thing you ever do.  It is definitely super hard but it is where

you can grow the most. Just do it.

The scripture that I would like to share this week is actually the

scripture my mission scripture scripture is D&C 68:6.  Wherefore, be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you; and ye

shall bear record of me, even Jesus Christ, that I am the Son of the

living God, that I was, that I am, and that I am to come.

I love you all and remember never fear because you're never alone.

Love y'all and enjoy the ride ;)

Elder Duffy

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