Zone Conference

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a good week; I know I did! On Wednesday we had zone conference which was super good and super beneficial! We were able to do a lot of role plays, and the tips for helping members and getting referrals from them are a straight gold mine. On Thursday I had exchanges and went to Superior with Sister Pryor, who is a brand-new missionary. I was a little nervous since I would be leading the exchange, but it was good! Neither of us can drive right now so we were in the apartment for most of the day, but we had some good phone call lessons!

OH, GUESS WHAT? I found out that one of the Elders in my mission is going to Taiwan! Like next week! And on Friday President texted me and asked for some information for my visa! It might not be anytime soon, but things are moving! I'm excited. Other exciting things: Our friend Edward came to church again! We invited him to be baptized, and he said he would pray about it. I'm excited for him! Also, we were planning on passing off our friend Al to the elders, but it turns out he definitely doesn't want to talk to men. So, we'll see what happens with that. One of our friends invited us to her daughter's birthday party the other day, so that was fun too!

YAY GENERAL CONFERENCE! Everyone and your dog watch it! Think about how privileged we are to have a living prophet on the earth. Who do you know who needs to know about this? 

Another spiritual thought: Zone conference was so fire! Something that I have struggled with is that sometimes I feel like there is so far to go and so many things to work on and I'm so far from where I want to be. I often feel like I'm being prideful if I acknowledge my strengths. Finding the balance has always been difficult for me. One thing that President said at zone conference was "Do not be so overwhelmed with what you are not, that you overlook what you are. Be proud of what you are and humble for what you are not. Focus on those areas that you are strong as you work on the things that are a little bit frightening." The Lord will lead us along. This whole earth life is all about growth! The Lord led you to this point for a reason. What did He see in you as to want you here? If you struggle seeing your strengths, ask the Lord! He will tell you! It is okay to recognize what you are and be humble for what you are not.