Bonjour à tous! What an incredible week! So, I don't have much time. It's been a busy day, as I've been in the process of...moving!!! Ahh! Yep, I got transferred. I'm now in Lyon, training an extremely special sister with whom I am so excited to work. Her name is Sister Kimber and we're going to have such a wonderful time here in Val de Soane! As I thought about what to write today, the overwhelming feelings that have come over me are just of a deep, sincere love for this work. The reason why I feel such a deep love for this work is because I've developed a deep love for my Savior. And the reason why I've developed a deep love for my Savior is because I've grown to have an immeasurable love for the souls He has put in my pathway here in France. I would be lying if I said my heart isn't broken by leaving Annemasse. My heart has been stolen by the sweet souls there. There's a little piece of my heart left in each of the villes I've served in. I can't express at what point I am grateful for every last person that I have had the opportunity to meet. I have a family here. They consist of almost every race, every age, and every background. But what they each have in common is the fact that they are a child of God. He loves each of them more than I can even imagine. And because I am in His service, I get to love them and serve them in the way He would. There is no greater way to help souls come unto Him than by showing them His love. More than ever before, I have seen more changes of hearts in these past few months thanks to this outpouring of Christ's love. I'm very grateful for the opportunity to keep expanding my family now. I know that this work is a labor of love. It's hard work, but it's so fulfilling as we grow to love those put in our path. The most important thing that I want for any member, less-active, or investigator that I get to work with is to know that God loves them, and that I love them. It is when this love is felt and understood that they do what it takes to change their lives around. Why? Because their love for God grows as well, and when we love Him, we want to follow Him. Have a wonderful week! Love always,Soeur Shields
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