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 Hellllo everybody! 
Wow, what a week! Everything here has been super good, this week has just had a lot.of stuff going on! 

I had an exchange with the legendary ac nhân (elder green) this week, which was great. We had a great time teaching and contacting, and we ate some ((EXTREMELY)) spicy noodles together, which was great. 

This week we had zone conference,  which was awesome as always. We talked about contacting and teaching in normal and natural ways,  using your talents and skills, being yourself, having effective communication and companion studies,  and in general it was just a blessing. I love some conferences, because they always answer questions that I've been keeping inside, it  shows me that God really is in charge. 

We met with a lot of people this week through video calls! It was awesome to still be able to continue the work. We actually got the chance to meet with some people whom we haven't met for several months, andwe really felt the spirit testify to them and help them have the desire to learn again. Its been great. 

So my training is done! Exchange will be this wednesday, and I will be going with Elder Kiên, who is also just getting out of training. It will be super interesting for sure! My trainer will be the new zone leader, which will be awesome. 

I know yall are sick about hearing about corona, so I wont even talk about it. I just really want everyone to know that God doesnt and will never leave us. There will be disasters and sicknesses, differences of opinions, fights, panic, wars, and worst of all, hatred and silent despair. But through it all, he is still there! I never realized how unhappy I was until I got out here and started serving. And now, instead of dreading each day as a repetition of a meaningless cycle, I find true joy in meeting new people, helping them, and following the saviour. He loves you, and hasn't given up on you. 

Elder Wilkinson

Zee photos 

Dinner at chị my's house


Ju jitsu panda


Some sleepy puppies 
I didn't take this picture, but I thought it was cool, so



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