Week 31 in Kouvola (You didn't see that one coming?)

As the recording above details, if you listened to it, we've got a bit of a bombshell this week:

I'm getting E-transferred to Helsinki!!! We've no idea why, but President Aura called us yesterday night and told us that on Thursday Morning, I'll be packing up and heading to Neitsytpolku, Helsinki(That's smack in downtown)! I'll be with Elder Jordan, who I know absolutely nothing about! Isn't the missionary life awesome?

Elders Bolingbroke & Winder on the train.

On the rooftop of their apartment!

L to R: Elder Olson (Blake's MTC District), Elder Bolingbroke, Elder Bond (from Weber High with Blake), and Elder Winder!

L-R Elders Bond, Olson, Bolingbroke, Winder

Phinneas & Ferb

Eating Finnish cuisine

Wow, that's crazy. I've only been in Kouvola for 5 weeks, guys! I was just starting to love this city! And while I may or may not be stressing out big-time over the necessity of packing over 2 tiny days, all still goes well.

On the flip side of all this, not much else has happened this week. We've taken/are taking some good pictures for my last days in K-city, and over the past week we spent a ton of time going out to new areas - going where no missionary has gone before - and tons and tons of tracting!

Before I sign off this time around, I'd just like to bear a small testimony to y'all:

I've seen God's hand in my life during this mission. Especially during this mission. The first, and most apparent sign of this is my language skill. I've found that I'm already able to have nearly fluent conversations with most natives. This isn't a testament to my own skill, but to my submissiveness to God's will. He is working through me to do the work that He needs. He leads me and my companion, and He protects us, and He sends His angels to prepare people for us. I promise you that.

Anyways, next time you hear from me will be from Helsinki! I love you all, stay strong!

Love,

Vanhin Bolingbroke