Because I Have Been Given Much, I Too Must Give (9/29/2014 - 10/6/2014)

Mon 10/6/2014 1:41 PM

This week went by too quick! I honestly can't really remember what happened except for the fact that we had conference. I'm so proud to be one of the 88,000 missionaries serving!

 

I will tell you that I had one great post conference experience!

We spent some time on the computers to print off talks, and I had the chance to go on family search. I decided I'd check out my family tree and see what was on there. As I went through my family's details, I felt the Spirit so strong. Nothing I had felt before. I knew it was the Spirit of Elijah, and that I need to continue to do family history work. I really want to get into it, and I realized the importance of doing so. It's something I will continue to work on. I'm so excited.

 

So we've been inviting everyone and their dog to attend conference. Jose de Jesus came, and it was hilarious. We told him the President of the church would speak. As soon as Pres. Eyring was talking about the "President", Jose thought he was talking about Pres. Obama. He kept asking, "Obama is coming? He's speaking?! He was so excited, but we had to explain to him that President Monson was speaking, and that he's cool like Obama as well. Is true!

 

That night, we saw Kristina and her boyfriend. They were so excited for conference! They told us they went out to buy her boyfriend church clothes so that they could attend! Cutest thing ever!! 

 

We went to the Lacasse's home with them and the Mortensons for Sunday morning session. It was so good! Sister Lacasse spoiled us with snacks and stuff! Good thing Hermana Walton and I go running each day for our exercise time! Yeah, I know. I'M ACTUALLY GOING RUNNING. I'm as surprised as anyone else.

 

 I had so many of my questions answered during conference. What I got the most out of it was the fact that I can and need to improve. I want to become a better disciple of Christ, and I finally know how! I just love conference! Every talk was so good. I'll share a few thoughts that stood out to me about each talk.

 

Lynon G Robbins: Courage is the form of virtue at every turning point. Boldly defend your standards. We should always remember whose disciples we are and which way we face.

 

 D Todd Christofferson: The gospel opens the path to what we can become.

 

Robert D. Hales: We won't fall nor fail if we build our houses upon Christ.

 

Pres. Thomas S. Monson: Our homes should be a heaven on earth. 

 

Richard G. Scott: Fam prayer should be a non- negotiable priority in life.

 

Carlos Godoy: We need to consider our options with the end in mind. Are we willing to pay out price for our decisions? Just because things are going well, doesn't mean we don't need to stop and see if there's anything we need to change.

 

Allan F Packer: Fam history is more than just the past. It includes the future. Don't fight the change- embrace it.

 

Hugo E Martinez: We're provided what we need to help reach our divine potential.

 

David A Bednar: We do not receive prizes or bonus points in a heavenly contest. We give & want to give that thing that has helped us to other people. 

That's why I'm a missionary! I wish more people knew that. We do this because we love the people, and want the best for them!

 

I hope everyone has a great week! Feast on the words of the prophet and his apostles! They're here to help guide us back to our path back to our father in heaven!

 

Con amor,

 

Hermana Robles