This week was a slower week for us as far as lessons go, but we were able to talk to quite a few people. We did meet with Jenny, I don't know if I have mentioned her before, but she has been investigating for a while now, she's actually reading the Book of Mormon for the 2nd time. She just isn't ready to make the commitment. The lesson we had with her went well though, we are excited for our lesson this week with her.
Last Sunday, Stella came to church. She is the wife of a recent convert and she had a baptism date but something happened and she didn't end up getting baptized. It was good to have her there, I think she is opening up to us and beginning to trust us. We were able to meet with her this week and have a good conversation with her. She has great faith, we just have to help her recognize that.
Conference was AMAZING! The hardest part after conference is to remember what I learned.. there is so much good information that is given in a short amount of time. I am going to pick a few highlights.
Elder Amado- Sat morning: The accent was tough to understand, but I think that allowed me to focus more on what the spirit was saying. That was just a cool experience to see how what he was saying and what I was feeling were not necessarily the same thing.
Elder Anderson- Part of the awesomeness of this was because I was remembering the mission conference we had a few weeks ago. I think that allowed me to see how much the Apostles really do love and care about all of us.
There were alot of talks about Obedience- At least thats what I got from them. Keeping the commandments, making and keeping covenants and just being obedient. Elder Nelsons talk was one of those that stood out to me. Another focus was the importance of family and family history. Being on my mission I have seen even more how family is such a blessing. Distance makes the heart grow fonder I guess you could say.
This weekend I really felt God's love for me individually. I had prayers answered and even though I feel like there are 500 things I need to change and do better, I know that my Heavenly Father loves me and I just need to be better One day at a time. It is possible! I loved President Eyrings quote "Every day and every hour you have the choice to make or keep a covenant with God" I don't know if that is exact but it really is a choice we make often. but the choice is to be obedient or to not. To keep our covenants or not. That is the choice.
I loved every single talk!
I would love to hear some of your favorites ( I loved M. Russell Ballards talk where he mentioned sharing what we learn with each other)
Thank you again for all that you do! I love you all!
Love,
Sister Kellee Gardner
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