Hey everyone! Wasn't conference amazing? I meant to bring my notes and share some of the insights I gained, but I forgot them at the apartment! Probably better that way. This email would be waaaay too long! I've got a lot of improving to do!
Anyways, a few things from conference. I am going to miss Julie B. Beck! I almost cried when they announced that she was being released; she looked like she was about to cry, as well. You can tell that she has given her all to her calling, and she was so forthright and blunt, which I love! Her talk was amazing; I can't wait to read it! Elder Evans' shout out to write to missionaries made me smile! I think every missionary is going to love him forever! :) Elder Holland, President Uchtdorf, and President Eyring's talks were also favorites. There were also a ton of talks addressed to parents, about teaching children. LOVED! I can't even start to explain how much I learned from this conference! We weren't able to get any of our investigators to attend; a few said they would watch it online, but no one watched it with us. We watched three sessions with members and one at the church.
I made Swedish pancakes for Sister K. and me on Sunday morning for breakfast . . . without a wire whisk, blender, electric skillet, or a pitcher for the batter. Quite a feat! I finally broke out the homemade applesauce you sent for Christmas and it's almost gone! Soooo good! Thanks for the treat!
A member named B. called and invited us to dinner. Her husband had a lot of questions about our beliefs, mostly about temples. We had a great time; we bonded over a love of mystery books, including Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, and Boxcar Children. Super awesome experience!
We had a cool tornado warning this past week, and got to drive through a crazy rain storm. The tornado sirens are pretty cool, too. The tornado never actually made it here, no worries!
We took one of our Fearless Youth of Zion out tracting with us between conference sessions. It was great! We had to get special permission from President to go out with her because she's under 18, but we had a grand time. She loved it, too, which was important! As we were walking down a street, someone shouted out their window, "I'm already saved!" It made me laugh.
We taught a fantastic lesson to some Hindu children yesterday between sessions, and I think they were easily the most intelligent, truth-seeking people I have ever taught. They were asking deep, thought-provoking questions, too. I learned a lot from them! They were probably also the most receptive people I have ever taught. You could tell that they were accepting/thinking about our answers and the Spirit was so strong. I hope they remember how they felt and that someday they will choose to be baptized into Christ's restored church!
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