One month in quarantine

It has officially been one month of being quarantined in the apartment. This is a badge I get to wear for the rest of my life, that I was on my mission during Covid-19 and that I SURVIVED! I have learned many skills while here, such as how to properly use a mask, how to make egg rolls, how to do Zoom calls, how to felt, and more. It's been quite the adventure so far, and I can't wait to see what next week holds!

We have been talking to so many amazing families this week over zoom and phone calls. Since we are new in the Littleton area, we had a lot of lessons with friends from Littleton to get to know them. I am blown away almost everyday by the members of the church in this mission. They are so faithful, dedicated, creative, giving, kind, thoughtful, fun, and just overall amazing. A Sister reached out to us and asked if we had any plans for Easter dinner, and when we said no she offered to bring us some food. When she dropped it off, she also dropped off a huge Easter basket full of treats and notebooks and pens, and many other gifts. The card said that it was from multiple families. During this chaotic time, these families thought of us and put this basket together for us, and it was the sweetest thing. We feel so loved and supported by them, it is truly inspiring. 

One scripture I've really enjoyed this week is 1 Nephi 11:17, which says

"17 And I said unto him: I know that he loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things."

I don't know why He allows certain things to happen, but one fact that I know is that God loves His children. I have seen this over and over again and I have felt it and I KNOW He loves His children. 

I ended up making a big pug, a medium pug, and a tiny pug with the materials that came with the kit.

 I felted a tiny pug. While making it, I only stabbed myself twice with the felting needles!

I was having somewhat of a hard day earlier this week, and I had to rest for a little bit because of it in the bedroom. After, I found these notes on the mirror from my companions. I am truly blessed to be quarantined with two angels.

My mom sent a box of Easter gifts, such as a bunch of little chicks. Since they were in the box, they were a little smooshed and flat. We fell in love with each and every chick, no matter how strange they looked.

We have been really enjoying our little walks. Two days ago, it was super sunny outside with a nice cool breeze. Then, on Easter, it began to dump snow. I am now looking outside our window and it is still snowing. With weather as random as this, it really is starting to feel like home.

One major plus of quarantine is more time to cook! The other day, we made smashed potatoes together.

We began a braid train. Another skill I am attempting to learn is how to do hair. It isn't going too well yet, but I have plenty of time to practice.