Week 17 (5/20/19): Windy days in the paradise of southern France!

So two of the Elder's friends got baptized on Saturday! Angelique is an amazing woman who has such an incredible amount of faith. And her son Paul is already so on the ball, even though he's only 10! It was such a great experience, the members are amazing, there were so many people there! The food afterwards was pretty good too... I love the ward here, they're the greatest!
I was able to introduce myself in church Sunday (because it didn't happen last week), and I was stunned at how well it came out in French. I prayed so hard beforehand. I noticed that it flowed especially well when I was testifying, and I think that's because I've been studying preach my gospel in French so much (because our mission president asked us to). The words come to my lips more easily now, and I know better how to simply state the truths I know. And obviously God helped a lot, that goes without saying.
We're also working with less actives a lot. One woman was sealed in the temple when she was younger, and she raised her children in the church, but she's been less active for a while. We got a rdv with her, and we just talked for a bit, then we mentioned the temple. She was talking about wanting to go in England with her daughter and grandchildren, to do work for her parents, and we were able to share scriptures and personal experiences, and then testify about the blessings of following the commandments and the blessings of the temple- especially going to the temple with family! Now we've challenged her to be worthy to go to the temple by December, which is the 1 year anniversary of her father's death, so they can do her parents' work! We were all glowing with the spirit as we talked about the temple and she's excited to go! It just made me so grateful that this is my job- helping others come unto Christ. It's crazy, my companion Soeur Roy could even go with her! And another member has never been to the temple, but she's British and wants to go in England, so we've literally set up two temple trips this week with members for Soeur Roy after she gets home. Honestly, missionary work is so surreal sometimes, but in a good way.

Soeur Cate

Pictures... just a couple of pretty views of Perpignan, then the mess I make on the floor every day as I do my studies. Lots of colored pencils and pens and books to study!