Hahaahahaha. This week was so great. Sometimes I just can't. So many precious mems. Like yesterday when we were watching conference, Sister Ferrin, a lady from the English ward, brought a HUGE basket full of candy. The good stuff. Like Reese's peanut butter cups. So we were all chowin' down the last session and we got a lil' bit of a sugar rush. Sister Barney was out of control and I couldn't stop laughing. And Conference was SO. GOOD. Brace yourselves for "Insights on Conference" in T minus 5, 4, 3, 2...
- PONDERIZE! It's the next big thing, people. Bueno, it rocked my little world. As many of you know, I HATE memorizing things. How I have learned Spanish I have no idea... Good grief. But I can definitely ponderize some scriptures. This week's scripture: D&C 20:37
- SIMPLIFY! Haha, I loved Elder Uchtdorf's talk on making the gospel work for you. Discipleship isn't complicated. It is so simple. Go back to the basics, look to the Savior as the ultimate example, and be happy. Love it.
- EXALTATION is the goal. If I had a dollar for every time someone said that phrase then I would have at least $4 I think. The point is they said it a lot. And just like in the scriptures, if something is repeated in general conference several times then you know it's important. Something I've learned since I've been on my mission is that we have a very unique perspective on salvation as Latter-day Saints. Think about it: we believe that very few people will go to hell, and most people will receive salvation. However, we strive to live the higher law so that we can attain EXALTATION.
- IT WILL ALL WORK OUT! It really will. Neill F Marriott is the sweetest lady and super fun to listen to. I loved her talk, and I know that not everything will work out right now or in 5 years. But it will eventually work out if we trust in and follow God's perfect plan for us.
Well, I could say more, but I felt like I was writing a google review for General Conference. I guess in summary, all I have to say is: 5 stars.
Some exciting missionary work news: on Tuesday the Assistants to the President threw down the gauntlet and extended a challenge to the entire mission. They challenged us to find 3 new investigators this week and every week that follows. At first I was like, whoa. Daggum. And then Sister Barney and I took the challenge to heart and we just started doing work. We talked to EVERYONE. People in the elevator (that has been our sweet spot lately), people at service, random people on their porches. Anyone and everyone! And Friday night was kinda rough. After all of our efforts nothing was shaping up. And then we realized we had some appointments set up on Saturday and Sunday with a guy we met last weekend and a family of formers. We confirmed with those people, found some members to come out with us, and WHAM! Miracles happened and we ended up picking up 4 new investigators! It was AWESOME. I have a testimony that when God gives a commandment he makes it possible for us to accomplish it. I have truly had my faith strengthened.
Brief update on Juan: he's a rockstar! That kid is so awesome! We had an fantastic lesson last Tuesday about tithing and personal revelation and he is sooooo excited for his baptism. It was great. What a champ.
Anyways, the church is true! It helps us to receive essential ordinances, to serve others, and to become greater disciples of Jesus Christ. I love our beloved prophet and apostles. They are so wise and so close to God, and they show us what it means to live consecrated lives of discipleship. I love you all!
Have a great week!
Con mucho amor,
Hermana Frei
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