"I'm British, It's against my religion not to drink tea"

Ramen with Yu

Hello there!

This week has been incredible! We have been super busy, but it is so great!  Every day we go, go, go, and when we get home at the end of the day, we are so tired, but I couldn't be better!

Yu decided this Tuesday that he wants to be baptized! It was out of the blue. Last week he was questioning if Christ was truly the son of God, and this week he has gained a testimony and knows this is the restored church of Jesus Christ! We asked if he had a date in mind, and he said no, so we knelt down right then and had him say a prayer. He prayed to know when he should be baptized, and when he finished, he immediately said the 22nd! That's when Jack is getting baptized, but he actually has been saying that he's nervous to do it alone, and doesn't want all the attention. So it's perfect!

Pathway to the sea

 We haven't found someone new to teach for about two weeks, so this week we decided we would asked people if we could come in and teach them right then!  The first door we tried this at, we were let in and were able to start teaching this really cool couple! We had prayed before tracting that we would be able to find someone to teach and WE DID! Their names are Heather and Chris. They are from Texas and they just got married in December! We are going to have to let the Elders teach them, because they should be in a family ward,  :( but it was a really cool miracle!

Playing on top of the cliff

The ocean

 This week was Jack and Yu's quit date for Word of Wisdom (they need to live it for three weeks prior to their baptism). Yu said he already lives the WoW, which is awesome! Jack told us it would be hard for him, but he is excited to try his best! The ward members got together to give him a blessing! There were like 8 members there helping and the Spirit was so strong! This ward is incredible, and they are all so good at supporting our friends!

Boothing with the Elders

Spring has sprung in California!

Tea for Jack

Every day on the mission has been tiring, but I've grown so much, and will continue to do so! This week I've really learned that our conversion is not one event but a continual process. I become further converted everyday as I see the changes this Gospel and the Atonement can work in people!

Love, Sister Hadden

Pictures: Ramen with Yu, Tea for Jack, spring has sprung here, boothing with the elders🤦🏽‍♀️, ocean, companionship inventory, the ocean again, exchanges!