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I read Jacob 5 this week & it got me extra psyched to be a missionary. "71 And the Lord of the vineyard said unto them: Go to, and labor in the vineyard, with your might. For behold, this is the last time that I shall nourish my vineyard; for the end is nigh at hand, and the season speedily cometh; and if ye labor with your might with me ye shall have joy in the fruit which I shall lay up unto myself against the time which will soon come.
72 And it came to pass that the servants did go and labor with their mights; and the Lord of the vineyard labored also with them; and they did obey the commandments of the Lord of the vineyard in all things."

I had a nightmare this week that my mission was over. That's it. That was the dream.  

Sister Lundquist is my new companion! She is a rockstar! Such a natural missionary! She grew up Catholic and all her family got baptized when she was 14. We have already seen so many miracles!!! This transfer is going to be amazing. 

It was a really busy week! We are teaching a new family by the last name of Kieweg. Parents and three kids. They came to church yesterday & loved it :') There is also this woman named Zaid from Eritrea. Ever heard of it? It's the smallest country right next to Ethiopia. Pretty cool. Pretty cool. 

Virginia is so accepting. People come from all over and are just accepted as they are. It's the coolest culture out here. I love it. 

Loving life 100% 😁😁😁 

Much Love, Sister Izzy Smith!! 

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