I feel like it was
just a couple days ago that I was telling you about my week. I guess
that just means it was a good week right?
To
start you off with a smile/laugh, Sister W and I FROZE this week and
we're still a little chilled. I know all of you in Utah are saying I
have no reason to say anything, but hear me out! This past week it was
generally in the 50s and during the night it would drop to the low 30s.
We even saw our breath during workouts in the morning. For California,
that's cold! I admit, I have totally acclimated to the California
weather. We've been surviving though so you don't have to worry! 
On
Wednesday we had exchanges with our Sister Training Leaders. It was
unique because I was able to go on exchanges with the only other sister
that Sister C** trained, Sister M**! What a great time! I learned
so much from her and we had one of the best days. We met so many great
people and had great conversations with them. Sister M** is just so
social and willing to talk to everyone. At one point we stopped to talk
to a man who was in his backyard. As a result, we handed out 6 copies of
the Book of Mormon and had a few people who wanted to meet again!
Friday
we had Zone Conference and oh boy, was that filled! One thing that I
loved was that many of the discussions were based on questions the
leader had had or common questions that we know missionaries have had at
one point. The Spirit was so strong and there were so many inspired
comments. I wanted to tell you a few of the things that I had written
down, but I forgot my notebook so I will send them next week!
A
special surprise about Zone Conference, though! I was able to see
Brother and Sister G**!!! (from S**) Brother G** spoke
in our Zone Conference so they showed up towards the end of lunch. I
was so happy to see both of them again! They both are such great
examples to me and they taught me so much when I served with them. I look
up to them so much.
One
thing in Zone Conference that was brought up was what our mission is
good at and where we can improve. I am proud to say that I am part of
the Great California Ventura Mission. We have a culture of obedience,
brotherly kindness, enthusiasm, and spreading sunshine. The thing that our mission is now striving to improve on is the prime proselyting time.
The prime proselyting time is 6-9pm and we are now reserving that time
to be out and talking to people if we do not have a lesson. Sister W and
I have already seen the blessings of utilizing this time. Friday night
we boothed with the Elders which we normally do in the daytime, but we
saw more success that night than ever before. Sister W and I walked a
little as well and met great new people and a few potential
investigators. I am excited to continue to see miracles during this
time!
We have continued
to meet with B** and this week was super helpful! We were invited to
an FHE with her and it helped us to see the best way to help her! We are
hoping to meet with her again this week and we are hoping to help her
come to FHE or the institute dinner soon.
A couple random things:
We
have learned that I am related to Elder C** and Elder B**!
Elder C** and I are 5th cousins and Elder B** and I are 7th
cousins. Gotta love family!!
I
think I played the piano half of this weekend! I played all of Zone Conference, including two musical numbers, and in Sacrament Meeting
yesterday. I think this is making up for all of the practicing and
recitals I skipped...:)
I hope you all have a great week this week. And hello to my new nephew this week as well!!
Xoxo, Sister G
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