Liljenquist, Kimberly T

Hi friends and fam, what is up? I love you all! It's been a crazy couple of days, so here are some highlights. I don't think saying goodbye to members and areas will ever get easier, honestly. I love Indianola; I learned so much about myself and grew much closer to Heavenly Father and my Savior. It was definitely my hardest area work-wise, but I know it's what God knew I needed. I'm a better person because of the people I met there and the missionaries I served around. I'm so grateful for the time that I spent there. Also, saying goodbye to Sister Cowley was so sad, but I'm so happy I still get to serve 20 minutes away from her, in a different zone but still. I love her so much, and I'm so grateful for her. Okay, you guys, Waukee is so boujee! Apparently, we have the 2nd smallest area in the mission, but it's also the boujeest, I'm convinced. Everyone at transfers kept saying, "You're going to the promised land," and they weren't ly...

Hi everyone! You're probably wondering why you're getting an email today. Haha, it's transfer week! Transfer news: I am going to Whitewash (both brand new to the area) in Waukee (Des Moines) with the Queen Sister Kinghorn! Sister Cowley is going to Des Moines to Pinkwash! God really said I'm gonna keep them close together. This transfer is going to be too good. Sister Kinghorn, if you're reading this, I can't wait to party with you! These past 12 weeks have been too good. So unique but so good. I have learned SO much about myself, but most importantly, I have learned to really rely on the Lord. These two transfers were so apparent to me that this really is the Lord's work. I know exactly why I was sent to Indianola, and I know I was meant to be here with Sister Cowley. I love her so much! I would not have wanted to serve here with anyone else. I am so grateful for her example and all that I learned from her. She is so awesome, and I can't wait to live wi...

Hi to my favorite people! Please forgive me for slacking lately. I'm really trying to be laser-focused in these last two transfers, so if I don't respond, forgive me. These past three weeks have been crazy, to say the least. I feel like I have so much to talk about, so let's dive in. These past couple of weeks, I have been so overwhelmed with so many emotions. I feel like I have had some of the highest of highs and some of the lowest of lows. As I'm approaching the end of my mission, I had a sudden rush of so many thoughts racing through my mind: "Have I done everything the Lord needs me to do?" "Am I a good missionary?" "Have I made a difference?" etc. Your mission brings out your biggest weaknesses. Mine has brought out ones I didn't even know I had, so some days I feel so discouraged. Imagine waking up in utter panic every day, knowing you're running out of time. That's how I feel, haha. Eighteen months are not enough time. O...

Can I just say how grateful I am for the leaders of the church? I know for a fact that they are called of God. I know President Nelson is our living prophet on the earth today. I love them so much! I'm so grateful for their counsel and their service. Quick email today because I'm running out of time, haha! Started off this week with a bang at zone conference! So good! Also, shoutout to me; we were running fast out the door, so I quickly put my dress on. Halfway through zone conference, we went to the bathroom, and I looked down and had my shorts still on. Luckily, you couldn't see them! We had exchanges in our area, and lucky me, I got to be with Sister Almond again! It was so cool. We had a lesson fall through, so we were walking and saw the cutest people outside. We talked to them and asked if they knew anyone who would be interested in a message. The mom, Patricia, said, "We would be open to a message," so we shared a powerful message with her and her twin daug...