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...... Bonjour, Where has the week gone?! Well.... umm..... this week has been full of service! We have had the opportunity to stack a LOT of firewood! and volunteer for community events! The one lesson we had this past week was a little crazy. we knocked on this door and the lady was so welcoming and set up a time for us to come back, that fell through.... so we were finally able to set up another lesson.... we got there and it was the most awkward thing ever.... she is a very strong atheist and her husband is a very strong catholic... both are NOT willing to change any of thier beliefs... so we finally asked why they wanted to the missionaries to come back... and her response was because they looked cute and seemed nice..... 

     This i was looking through my pictures and found some from the mtc..... and some videos that we made a few weeks ago.... the videos are to big to send but im going to try my best to get them either by email or on my blog! oh and a reminder about my blog, my mommy has posted stuff i have either emailed or sent you so yea..... 

Sorry this email really sucks this week haha but oh well enjoy some pictures :) 

I LOVE YOU ALL AND HOPE YOU HAVE AN AMAZING WEEK!!!!

TWO MONTH MARK

TWO MONTH MARK!!!!

    Wow how has time flown! I cant believe that two months ago to the day I was giving my last hugs and kisses to my sisters well and parents I guess for the next 18 months! As i was flipping through the hymn book yesterday at church I opened to Count your Blessings, which says....

        

1.When upon life's billows you are tempest-tossed,

When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings; name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.

[Chorus]
Count your blessings;
Name them one by one.
Count your blessings;
See what God hath done.
Count your blessings;
Name them one by one.
Count your many blessings;
See what God hath done.

2. Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings; ev'ry doubt will fly,
And you will be singing as the days go by.

3. When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you his wealth untold.
Count your many blessings; money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven nor your home on high.

4. So amid the conflict, whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged; God is over all.
Count your many blessings; angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey's end.

I have never realized how many blessing the lord bestows upon us if we are willing to accept them and have the patience to wait for those blessings. Patience is one thing I have really been focusing on... I am by far the most impatient person on the planet.... So as I have been studying it, I have found out that missionary work is all about patience.... lucky me.. so hopefully I will be able to master patience in the next 16 months... Doubt it... But its worth a try! Tying patience in with my last email about faith. President Pratts weekly email was about patience and he said "Patience is to Faith as rain is to a river. Without Patience our Faith is shallow." He proceeds to give examples of patience throughout the scriptures, and quotes from general authorities. One of my favorite quotes he shared was from President Uchtdorf, He taught that patience is not indolence: "....Patience is not passive..... Patience means to abide." 

I hope you all have a great week!! I am so happy that I have the opportunity to be here in Canada to share my testimony with those around me. Not only am I hear to help bring those unto Christ and to strengthen others testimonies around me, I am here to strengthen my testimony by doing the lords work! I LOVE you all!   

Love, 

   Sister Hardy <3       

P.S I tried lobster this past week..... It was ok..... I liked dissecting it better than eating it :)  

Transfer Week!!

  It's Transfer week!! I am excited to say that I will be staying in Greenwood for another 6 weeks with Sister Lund! I love this area with all my heart, especially the members of the branch! They are sooo amazing and supportive! This past week has been great! We had exchanges, I stayed here in greenwood with Sister Pierce, one of the Sister Training Leaders, and learned soooo much!! I love being able to learn from different people! 

      This week I have been studying alot on Faith, in Alma 32:21 it states... " And now I said concerning faith-faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true." Thinking about this scripture ALL you have to do is hope in those things which you can not see but you believe is true. Have faith that the lord has put the things in your life or given you the trials you are facing for a reason. Ways we can strengthen our Faith is by, expressing our gratitude for everything small and big! Keep the commandments, Be OBEDIENT.... this has been a tricky one more me.... well kinda sorta.... crawling my butt out of bed at 6:30 was one of the hardest things.... cause we are three hours ahead of home... so it was hard and still is 6 weeks into it... Scripture Study is a huge faith builder! Study them Everyday!! Before I came out here I was horrible about reading my scriptures and saying my morning and evening prayers.. I can not express how important these things are. They have made such a huge impact on my life the past 8 weeks well 6 cause the mtc doesn't really count. But make the time for them, put the armour of god on in the morning by reading and praying before you go out into the world that we live in today. 

       Yesterday in sacrament meeting I was reading through a hymn. As Zions Youth in Latter-Days 

1. 1. As Zion's youth in latter days,
   We stand with valiant heart,
   With promise shining in our eyes,
   Resolved to do our part.
   Upon a noble past we build;
   The future fills our view.
   We face the challenge of our day
   And pledge we will be true.
2. 2. The truths and values we embrace
   Are mocked on ev'ry hand.
   Yet as we listen and obey
   We know we can withstand
   The evils that would weaken us,
   The sin that would destroy.
   With faith, we hold the iron rod
   And find in this our joy.
3. 3. Thru test and trial we'll have our fears,
   But we will not despair.
   We're here to serve a righteous cause;
   Truth gives us strength to dare.
   We'll love, and learn, and overcome;
   We'll sing a joyful song,
   As Zion's youth in latter days,
   Triumphant, pure, and strong.

This is such an important song especially in our day today where the beliefs of others are changing. Do NOT be afraid to stand up for what you believe.

    So funny story..... Yesterday while we were out knocking we walked by this house and I looked at the windows and there wasnt anyone standing there and we turned to walk up the drive way when a man appeared with his face pressed against the window and then ran after the door..... as sister gochnour would say i have never seen you so white in the face or jump as high as you just did.... I was freaked out... so we decided we were going to stay atleast 15 feet away from him.... he opened the door and said come in.... so of course we will NOT go in. so we said we dont have time right now we could come back later though.... To say the least we will NOT be going back.... My heart beat was not normal after that until atleast last night before bed.... 

" In those moment when the light of your faith has dimmed, let your hope for the Savior's love and grace, found in His gospel and His Church, overcome your doubt. I promise that he stands ready to receive you. Overtime you will come to see that you have made the best choice you could possibly have made. Your courageous decision to believe in Him will bless you immeasurably and forever." 

         - Elder L. Whitney Clayton  

  

I hope you all have a great week! I love and miss you all! 

 If you would like to write me my address is 

1833 Torbrook Rd Apt #2 Wilmot, NS B0P 1WO

~Sister McKenzie Hardy 

Its P-Day!!

 I hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July weekend!!! This week has been a great week!! We had zone conference this past Thursday, where we were able to meet the new mission president and his wife! President and Sister Pratt are amazing!!! They bring such joy and happiness with them! On Canada day which was Wednesday we were hoping that we would be able to talk with a lot of gods children...... but apparently they don't celebrate Canada Day here in Greenwood like the Americans celebrate the 4th.....   We went out and there were no people.... no cars.... no one.... Everything was closed.... it was sooooo crazy!!! But yet still a fun filled day!! 

     As a companionship we have been able to see soo many miracles happening in our area! This week should be a great week! 

  I dont have much time today. But I did want to send a quick email with some pictures from canada day! 

I love and miss you all!! Have a great week!!

    ~ Sister Hardy :) 

IT'S P-DAY!!!

HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!! (well Wednesday anyways) and I guess I can say HAPPY 4TH OF JULY since the three of us are all from the states!! 

      I hope all of you have a great week! It has been such an amazing week here! We have been able to see so many miracles happen the past week as we have been focusing on the Book of Mormon!! I am so grateful for the scheduled we have! Every morning we have an hour to do personal study, I have been able to read some amazing talks the past few weeks that I just wanted to share with you!! :) 

     One of the Principles I have been focusing on lately is Faith. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said in "Never lose faith in your father in heaven, who loves you more than you can comprehend. President Monson said "That love never changes... it is there for you when you are sad or happy, discouraged or hopeful. Gods love is there for you whether or not you feel you deserve it. It is simply always there." NEVER, EVER, doubt that, and never harden your heart" As you sit and ponder about this just remember that no matter what you are loved!!!! not only by me but by our LOVING heavenly father!!! 

     Not only has this quote impacted my life the past week but it has really helped me know and understand that no matter what we are going through or how we are feeling. We are Loved and watched over! Remember "There may be times when we cannot see any light on the horizon, and we may feel like giving up. If we are willing to believe, if we desire to believe, then the Saviors teaching and example will show us the pathway forward"  We have to have the light of Christ with us at all time and in all things and in all places. 

         As you read through these I want you to make a note in your mind or wherever of the things you are right now and the ones you want to become. 

    

    ~Do you want to have PEACE or CONFLICT WITHIN?

    ~Do you want to be GENEROUS or SELFISH?

    ~Do you want to be INFLUENTIAL or INCONSEQUENTIAL?

    ~Do you want to be FREE or a SLAVE?

    ~Do you want to be HAPPY or MISERABLE?

    ~DO you want to be KIND and LOVING or MEAN AND CRUEL?  

    ~Do you want to be HONEST or DISHONEST?

    ~Do you want to be FORGIVING or UNFORGIVING?

    ~Do you want to be KNOWLEDGEABLE or IGNORANT?

    ~Do you want to be a person of FAITH or DOUBT?

    ~Do you want to be TRUSTWORTHY or UNRELIABLE?

    ~Do you want to be HARD-WORKING or LAZY?

    ~Do you want to be CHEERFUL or DESPONDENT?

    As you sit and think about these remember the first thing on the list is those Attributes of light, that will bring you closer to Christ in all we do. Those are the things that we all want to strive for in our lives! 

    I love and miss you all so much! especially my munch-kins at home, but its already been a month and its flown by! I never believed the missionaries that said that days felt like weeks and weeks felt like days. But now that im out here it is soooo true! I guess I should have listened to them more offten!:) 

Have a great week full of excitement and party's!!!!

 

 

Here is a couple more story from the MTC and on the way to the Halifax from Kenzie. Thursday night while taking with President Loards and while he was giving me a blessing, all I could hear was….. WE will be with you though your whole Mission. There was one distinct voice I kept hearing and it was Grandma Marcia’s. At first it threw me for a loop. Because I didn't know what to think. But as I have thought about it I have realized that those who have passed on are right there doing missionary work just like me and that know matter what they will be with me at all times. ( for those of you that don't know Grandma Marcia Passed away a week before McKenzie entered the MTC) 

Tuesday Night while in New York waiting for the hotel shuttle there was a homeless man. So we all got some stuff together and the Elders took it over to him….( we put a pass along card in it ) Once he saw the pass along card he throw everything in a corner and peed on it!!! YES HE WENT PEE ON THE STUFF WE GAVE HIM! But on a good note one of the lady's helping us at the airport was super sweet and asked us what we were doing. So we told her and she kept asking Questions. Sister Taylor Had a BOM (Book of Mormon) so we wrote a note saying “ Thank you so much for the help! We truly appreciate it. We want to give you this from us. Because we know how much it has helped our life's”. Then we all signed it. When we gave it to her she started crying!  She keep crying and saying I’m going to take my daughter to one of ya’lls churches! So we got an acceptance and a slap in the face all in one night!  :)

Hello All!!!! Its P-Day Yet Again

Well this week has been a mixture of the good, the bad, and the ugly... ( i think thats how it goes) well we will start with the good! I am officially in a trio!! My companions are great! They are so great I get to get rid of them the end of this transfer and the next :( We had Three new investigators!! Two of which are on date for baptism!!!!!! It is so amazing the way the lord works and helps people! i have seen so many amazing things happen that are unbelievable! It has been a Crazy week trying to reach our goals because we have had so many lessons! But we were able to do it!!! 

    The BAD....... hmmmmm lets see...... its been a hard week.... but all is well I have two amazing companions that know the perfect things to say to make me laugh and to turn everything upside down!! I am officially 1 month old!!! the reason its on the bad list is cause i lost  the bet between my companions and i about if a members table was round or square.... yes we bet on these things... so on my one month birthday I had to buy the ice cream :( 

 The worse...Well i kinda sorta hit my head really hard on the van on Monday....  and yea i still kinda have a headache..... so for those of you that know the true me know that this isnt a HUGE surprise....

   For those of you in montana im jealous of the storms you have been getting! and those in utah im jealous of the warm weather! we have been under tropical storm warning since yesterday morning and it has NOT stopped raining for one minute..... its cold and windy and rainy... three things that do NOT go well together!! 

   Well I love you all and miss you!!! Have a great week and ill talk to y'all next week! :)