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Hello family! What a week it has been. So many fun things and wonderful people. I gave away pizza at a park and made some new friends, and I played in a pickleball tournament. There are incredible ward and branch missionaries in my area that I am way excited to work with. They are legendary.

This week has also had some hard things. People I care about so, so much are struggling. It breaks my heart. Also, I'm terribly inadequate, which is frustrating. 

I've read my favorite chapter in the Book of Mormon many times this week, and it has given me a lot of comfort. It's 3 Nephi 11. In it, people in ancient America had just been through a lot. The government had been corrupted and fallen apart, and there were all kinds of natural disasters and darkness. After all this craziness, Christ descended from heaven and spoke to the people. He told them who He was and why He came, ministered to the people one by one, and taught His gospel. Everytime I read it, I am filled with peace. Y'all, I know it is real. I know Jesus Christ came to earth to help us through all the things we can't possibly handle on our own. And I know He is still speaking to us and guiding His church on the earth. His gospel means everything to me. I love Him so much. And that's why I'm here. And that's why it makes me so sad when people don't accept this incredible message.

I love you a lot. If you need some peace, read 3 Nephi 11. It'll help. :) Also, email me at liberty.johnson@missionary.org.

LOVE YOU!

Sister Liberty Johnson

 











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