Those Eagle Eggs Were A Lie-Oslo Week Thirty Seven

First off, first person to name what movie that is from gets a pair of norwegian mittens! Second off, that is not really an accurate representation of our week! I just really love that movie! I guess I will try to tie back in the title of this back to missionary work somehow!

First off Shout outs!!!

1. The Big R man! He turned 12 this past week! WOWOWOWOWO!!!! Party Party! Representing the Shanklin Clan well!

2. Momma Shank! Getting voted volunteer of the year award! She is such an influence and power for good!

3. Drunk Norwegians, what would missionary life be without 'em!

Madagascar Man

Well last Monday it was really cool! As we got on the bus there was a guy that got on the bus and we made eye contact and I smiled and he smiled back! Just a good interaction. Then the spirit hit me like a brick, "Contact him!" I thought nah it is pday I will just enjoy this bus ride! Well the next 9 minutes the only thought running through  my head was "Contact him!" We got off the bus and he walked the same direction as us and finally this thought entered into my head "Do you want the blessing from your work last week or not!" After that I decided to contact him and we learned that he is from Madagascar and he said he would love to meet next Monday! We meet with him tonight so wish us luck!

Random statue of FDR

Katelyn from Oklahoma

This was a way fun time! As we were contacting down one of our routes we noticed an american looking diner place and decided that for one night it would be cool to eat dinner there! Well on our way back to eat dinner at home we contacted a lady and she told us that she only spoke english, so our question was "Where do you come from?" She said Oklahoma, after I said that i was from Missouri she said she had family that lives there! Way cool! Well we started talking and about 20 minutes in she said, "hey do you just want to come to eat dinner with me, I am going to that diner just down the street?" We thought sure this sounds awesome! We ate with her and taught her basically the first and second lessons missionaries teach people! Way cool, she said she would come to church and read the Book of Mormon!

Dinner with Katelyn

Drunk Norwegian

There was a Kendrik Lamar concert this week! That means lots of people were drinking! As we got on the bus this big group of drunk Norwegian kids got off, and one just stared at my name badge for like 2 minutes and then looked at me and i just gave a little head nod. He then proceeded to salute me! I love my mission!

Just remember the Lords timeline! If someone ever tries to offer you a magical solution just remember that just like in the movie (I will not name said movie as to not give away the answer to my question above) "Those eagle eggs were a lie!" Trust in the Lord and blessings will come!

Fjord dock area at sunset

Dream Big

Don't Doubt

Give 'em Heaven!

Eldste Shanklin

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