tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post3183220533940245966..comments2023-10-11T17:50:18.476+06:00Comments on Elder & Sister Simmons Russia Journal: Stress 3/21/09Grampa Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18199443214191294908noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post-18936771944690632982009-03-24T15:30:00.000+06:002009-03-24T15:30:00.000+06:00Thank you Dougie for your thoughts. I have felt a...Thank you Dougie for your thoughts. I have felt all of those feelings during th blur of our first two months here in Denmark. Especially on Sunday with six hours of Danish. I have tried to understand little gems of words during the meetings but often have no idea what the message is. It is a very isolating experience. I feel that the barriors of distrust are breaking down between us and the good people of these two wards, and the YSA's but a surprising barrior is still there between us and our very own elders and sisters in our area. They don't trust us with much of anything and are not use to having anyone in "their" outreach center. They are the first of all the missionaries that we have met in Denmark, and the MTC, who have not made us feel welcome and well loved. When we break through this barrier I think that I will start to feel more like a missionary here. Thank you for your thoughts. It is a privilege to know you both. love Sister WilbergBelva Wilberg and Elder JJ Simonsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11897258547681864781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post-16669026651186305302009-03-24T10:56:00.000+06:002009-03-24T10:56:00.000+06:00I love you dad! Its amazing to think you have been...I love you dad! Its amazing to think you have been full time missionaries for 9+ months! How the time flies when you are about fantastic things. Keep up the positive attitude. Its true -- as you focus on who you are serving and why, things become clearer and somewhat easier. I taught on missionary work in sunday school and referenced you! You and Sister Simmons are doing great things!Shannon Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507953580511856598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003745354291195788.post-76902791696914030472009-03-23T20:17:00.000+06:002009-03-23T20:17:00.000+06:00Dad you are awsome. You have always been my hero....Dad you are awsome. You have always been my hero. It is a wonderful feeling to be in the service of the Lord. It is true the stress subsides. Also 2nd Timothy 1;7 is always a great reminder of who we serve.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868769780686569887noreply@blogger.com