Falling Down Stairs -- Week 51

Well, this week has been good first off we were able to hear and meet President Ballard! It was super good. Something that he said that was super cool was when things are hard, or you have a rough day take a second and think about Gethsemane. Think about the Savior on his knees. I really liked that.

Okay back story. Like the first week I was with sister Sorensen she asked me why we walk so fast. Anyway earlier this week we were walking and eating our yummy bread....I was eating it not paying attention and all of a sudden I was falling down stairs I might have accidentally said a not so good word. (Thanks Dad.) Anyway, my bread went flying...which was the saddest part. I couldn't walk for 3 min. But after was fine. Then my companion decided she was smart and said: "that's why we don't walk fast."

Also this week we were able to teach a lesson with the mission president wife. It was super cool. I love her. And then after President drove us to where we were going so we didn't have to take the bus. We got to ask him so many questions. It's always a good thing.

Oh we also did service this week and we were peeling vegetables...then they gave us celery to peel. I was so confused. Why would you peel celery? But as a missionary, you do what you are told. 

Well, hope you all have a good week. Thanks for all your prayers. They are so appreciated. Thanks again

Sister Ellie Clegg

Sweating -- Week 50

Well another week here in Hong Kong. This week has been super hot hahah. Literally last night I was calling some of the sisters in my zone and just sitting there was sweating RIP.

Also yesterday at church we were in Sunday school and the teacher asked us what we like to eat at a buffet. I tried to say chicken wings, but accidentally said chicken feet. Oops. Still don't know how to speak Chinese. I guess at least he could understand what I said. 

Also had exchanges. The tagalog work is always so cool. Love finding filipinas. They are so nice hahah. 

Thanks for all your prayers. I'm thankful for them all. I know that God is real. He lives and hears us. Remember to thank him.

Sister Clegg

Ramadan -- Week 49

This week we went to lunch with this cute girl. She was baptized a year ago, but hasn't been back to church for a while. So somehow we got on the subject of makeup. Anyway long story short she told me I'm 20 years old and should wear makeup lol RIP. 

Oh also this week in a bus I sat by this man from Indonesia we were having a pleasant conversation, and then religion came up and then he went on about Ramadan for the rest of the 30 min bus ride. Surprisingly I learned a lot even though my Chinese is not very good.

But this week I've realized once again how thankful I am to be here. Thanks for everyone who has influenced my life.

Keep praying for the Chinese. All the prayers are appreciated.

Just remember God lives. He loves us. Christ is our brother, and he will come to us. He will meet us where we are. We are never alone.

Love you all. Hope this week is the best one yet. Also everyone wish my mother a happy birthday (05/13). She's super old now but love her to death. Love you mom...(love your favorite child) 

Sister Ellie Clegg

PS on our Mother's Day Call, Cass & I blew spit bubbles to each other across the continents...

Zone Conference on a Boat -- Week 48

Well this week was good. To start we had zone conference this week. President decided to switch it up, so we all met at a pier and got on a boat. So we had zone conference while one the boat. And then we went on a hike and went to a beach. It was so fun. Also a very different learning experience I learned a lot. It was good.

Also we have turned into a Facebook mission. All I know how to do is look at friend requests...so if any of you former missionaries have ideas of how to better use facebook let me know. 

We have seen miracles this week. I know God lives and this is his living gospel. I am so thankful for this opportunity I have to be here. I would not change anything for the world. 

Remember to find out who God is to you.

I think of the best things I was reminded of this week during studies is that the Atonement leaves no scars. That we are completely healed through him. Also if you have a loved one who might be lost don't worry because christ knows where they are. If you rely on him it will all work out. 

Thanks for the prayers and support. Love you all. Have a good one. 

高姊妹

Bananas--Week 47

Well this week has been good. Was able to go to MLC this week and the president told us that this unpeeled banana was sliced inside. Almost everyone believed him....because he's the president. He can't lie, right? Then there was a couple of us who said no way. Anyway, I was stubborn and eventually he had me peel the banana and sure enough, it was in chunks. I guess I need more faith lol.

Another thing that happened this week was a miracle. So I lost my wallet on Monday...again. I just prayed to be able to find it. I got everything taken care of again, and then late Tuesday night we got a call from the police and they said they had it. So went and got it. I know God listens to our prayers and will always help us. He is in the details of our lives. This is his living church.

Had a super cool experience. We were teaching the cutest girl the plan of salvation. She was just taking notes. She then asked me my conversion story and we just clicked. It's not like a huge event happened and I knew, more of it just makes sense. I've felt God's love and know it's here. I can't deny that.

Also this week some member asked if we could help her friend. Of course, because we are missionaries. She ended up doing my makeup lol. The adventures never end. 

Love you all. Thanks for all the support and prayers. Seriously. 

Sister Clegg

Eating Balut -- Week 46

Well, this week has been good. It was transfers.

I was able to get my new companion and she is super cute. She is also from Utah and so tall lol. Pray for us. We are about to see so many miracles because neither of us know what we are doing or speak the language lol.

Oh also this week for district unity or just for fun we decided to eat balut (idk how to spell it). So that's like an egg where the chick is partly developed....it was not good. The skull was the worst part. But at least I can say I ate it lol.

I've seen gods hand everyday being out here on a mission. I am so thankful for this opportunity to serve. I know that God is here and lives. This is Christs living church. 

Thanks for all the prays. They are much appreciated. Thanks for all the support. Love you all. 

高姊妹

Transfer calls -- Week 45

Well not much has happened in the past 3 days. Ally got baptized, we got transfer calls, and we had general conference.

Ally's baptism was i between sessions on Sunday for 45 min. She had tears in her eyes the whole time. It was so cute. She is so sweet. 

Also on Saturday we got transfer calls. Found out next transfer I'll be training. So pray for me and my companion.

 

Conference was super good. I liked how simple they kept it. Remember to love those around you. 

Hope everyone has a good week. Love you all.