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Hello! How are y'all?

This week I went back to my agricultural roots. And let me tell you, I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life. 

First, I'm coaching the Harrison FFA Meats team, and we had our first practice this week. I've spent lots of time sorting through piles of old tests from past FFA advisers, finding meat ID quizlets, and asking Mr. Noorda so many questions. And so far, it's going incredibly well. :) I have a team of 3 guys and they seem quite dedicated. They're going to memorize all the beef ID by Tuesday.

Second, I harvested chickens. This incredible couple has chickens, and last time we were at their house, they were showing us how they harvest them, and Sister Kershaw was like, "Can we try?" So, we went over this week ready. I cut a chicken's throat and helped pluck them. I felt very triumphant. 

In other news, business is booming. We have been so busy! Pretty much the same things as always, so not too much to report. So many people I love! I never want to leave Harrison. But, anyway, it's such a blessing to have so much to do and so many wonderful people to work with, but also, it's a lot. Sometimes I feel like, who am I to be the messenger of such an incredible message to such great people? The people and the message deserve a better missionary than I could ever be. I've been reading a ton in the Old Testament lately, and Moses felt the same way! God gave him the mission of delivering the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt. Moses responded, "Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?" That's an even bigger job than I have! How could he possibly do that? God's response was "Certainly I will be with thee." And He was! Moses went on to overcome some hardcore barriers and fulfill the mission the Lord gave Him. I've really felt that God has that same message for me. He is with me, so how can I fail? I know that that is true for each of us. Heavenly Father is eager to bless us and be with us if we'll just let Him.

I love you all! Email me at liberty.johnson@missionary.org.

Love,

Sister Liberty Johnson

Pictures:
1. Our musical home


2. Blizzards to get us through planning our week (I got a peppermint hot cocoa blizzard--SO GOOD!)



3. Me and my chicken harvesting implements :)


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