Here is an update on the work:
Nancy is doing great. She was so excited a couple nights ago because she was reading in mosiah and she found the 10 commandments in chapter 13. It was so cute because she called just to tell us that! And she absolutely was thrilled to know it was there. I just laughed and talked to her about it but it is so great to have her call us and tell us what she is learning and finding in the scriptures. She is such a great person. Her baptism is on the 26th or 29th depending on Harry. Nancy called us the other day ecstatic because Harry was reading this Joseph Smith pamphlet that we gave her. And she was just amazed because Harry doesn't read very well, he is pretty much illiterate. But he was reading this pamphlet. It took him a while but he was getting through it. And she was so excited. Harry told her that she wasn't allowed to do her exercises for physio until after church so she wouldn't be too sore to come in to church. They were set on coming this past week, but they got a flat tire and couldn't come. You have to be church 3 times in order to be baptized so the Lord will help us get them here.

Love, Sister North (LOU)

Hey all,

The work is good. Our investigator Nancy just makes us laugh. She came to church on sunday and loved it. She is a great example. She loves church. And being able to attend. And people were nice and introduced themselves to her so she felt good about
everything. So we are excited for her. We are working hard trying to accomplish
miracles. Which are only possible through our loving Heavenly Father, and our
faith in our Savior. But I love the work. I love the book of Mormon so much. I love being able to hear the amazing stories and even better to apply them. It really changes life, it invites people to become better. I know that it will help anyone gain a stronger testimony of Jesus Christ, and understand his atonement and teachings so much better. because it has done that for me. I know that it is in the simple truths that our testimonies lie. And the more we are willing to share the gospel with others.

I love you all. have a great week.
Love, lou (sister North)

Pictures!

Dear family and friends.
Here is a couple more pictures. So it has been so crazy here. Where to start. My knee is getting bigger and bigger. I forgot how nicely I bruise. Transfer calls were last night. I am staying in Portage with Sister Burns I guess I can't leave until I get it right or they do. hehe. However we are excited. We have seen some less actives come back. We have a baptismal date with a woman named Nancy. She is the grandmother of one of our other investigators, Pam. She has had the Book of Mormon for about a month and is through 2 Nephi. She loves the Book of Mormon and says that there is something that just keeps drawing her into it. Telling her to read. So it is exciting. Her husband is also becoming interested in what Nancy is reading. The other problem is she lives about 45 minutes away so we talk on the phone a lot. But we love her and are excited for the changes that are taking place in her life. It is amazing what the Book of Mormon can do. For Nancy it gives her peace, and makes the pain in her leg go away. I love it!!

Me and sister Burns are happy. We are a lot a alike and are trying to make things
go faster. We have seen miracles and have decided for a joint audio journal
because we love talking about things going on so much that we might as well get it on tape. hehe. I was excited to stay with her. I guess Portage is my home away from home. So things are crazy here but really good. I love the gospel and the experiences I am having out here.

I hope you have a great week.


Love ya all. and hope to hear from you soon.
Love, Sister North

Hello Family.

Wow what Chaos it is here in Portage la Prairie. We had freezing rain for 2 days so everything was covered in Ice. We were on "walk down" and weren't allowed to drive our cars so we had to walk everywhere... well slide and slip everywhere. I feel like I could be a fairly okay ice skater compared to before this week. hehe. We slide everywhere! So it has been interesting for sure. Sometimes a little scary and recently a lot of puddles while the ice is melting. So it has been good. I love it here. Transfers are this upcoming tuesday and I can't even believe how fast it went.One thing after the next. I have really enjoyed being able to serve here with sister Burns (my twin in personality.) and the Smith's a senior couple here that takes care of us on so many levels. They are an amazing couple and I love them very much. I took a wonderful fall yesterday. My knee got pretty banged up however. It wasn't my favorite as far as we were on a busy street, and I probably amused many by it. hehe. However i got up quickly and resumed on our way.
We are teaching a lot of people and trying hard to help them come unto Christ and repent so that they can experience the full love of the Atonement. It is a change of life, and heart, but essentially nothing will make them happier in the long run. But I have really grown to love the people here, both members and nonmembers.
I love the work. There is nothing like missionary work and blessings it brings. I know that the gospel is true. And I am grateful for the prayers in my behalf. I feel them. I know that you are aware of me. I love you all. Thanks for all the support you have given me. It is great! I really appreciate it.

I love you all. Take care. Be safe, and hopefully spring finds you soon.

Love, Sister North

TRANSFERS

Hello Everybody.
SO transfers were a surprise. I thought I might leave. And as usual I was wrong
because I get to stay here in Portage La prairie. Wahoo. It will be so good. I love the people here a lot. I am trading 2 for 1 new companion. Her name is Sister Burns and I came out with her. SHe is so cute and fun. And I am so excited for this chance to serve with someone that I was in the MTC with. We will have a great time. I love the gospel, and the people we are teaching here. We are hoping to see some real progress in this area this transfer. The whole transfer board looks like this for the sisters.

Sister Dietrich YSA winnipeg
Sister Henderson

Sister Wertz YSA Saskatoon
Sister Sullivan

Me. Portage La Prairie
SIster Burns

Sister Winchel Kenora
Sister Price

Sister Peterson Regina
Sister Reynders
Sister Drake

It is a complete change up but it will be good. I will miss my 2 companions they are both really good. And are good friends of mine. But we have different work to accomplish this next transfer. I am excited. I am so grateful for the support I feel from all of you. I love you so much. And know that I am where I am suppose to be.
This week has been good. we had a member fireside where taught the members. There was a really great turn out that we were so excited about. Now if they apply what was taught this area can improve and be united. I really love how much the gospel is able to make things right in peoples lives through the Atonement of our Savior. I am so grateful for that. I love you all. Have a great New Years and I will hopefully hear from you soon.... missionaries do love mail.. even if it gets here slow.
It still gets here. hehe.
Love, SIster North