Well I loved conference too! It was very different watching it as a missionary. You listen a lot closer. I didn't fall asleep because I was listening for my investigators. I love them so much. It was quite exciting to me. I went with the hope on how to teach my investigators better to there specific needs, and we got lots of insight on how we can teach them better and just bear your testimony when you don't know how to explain it perfectly to them, so I will do that! We watched conference at member's houses first and with the Te'o family, then at Bishop Talimatasi house. Haha, the bishop said that he couldn't cook so I told him find me something to cook and I will cook it for you, haha, love it! He got beef short ribs out of the fridge and said "Okay, Elder Davies, go ahead." So I got a marinade and made bomb steaks. Yes I'm talented, I know. That was the very first thing I have made on my mission. I am pretty boss! I loved all the talks! What stood out to me was in a couple of the talks when Elder Scott said "stay on the Lords side and you will win every time" and when Elder Stanley G. Ellis said "bloom where we are planted". Those really stood out to me being a missionary. It gets hard sometimes but I just remember that there is a reason I am at this mission at this time, and I need to live up to my full potential to invite all those to come unto Christ. I know with the Lord on my side anything is possible.
Yes the Lord's work is hasting and you need to jump on the train as fast as you can, as you can tell with all the new missionaries. It's so exciting for them to get the chance to do the Lord's work right out of high school. I wish I could have, but its so cool to be here now.
New neighbors are always fun. Sounds like they are super fun. First be there friends, ask if they need any help around the house and with the kids (get Cheyenne after that) and the rest will come. Bear your testimony to them, that will make a lasting impact.
Well mom wait until July when i get transferred out to where I cook for myself and then send my recipes haha, but i love that food. I love this work and keep pushing on at home. I love hearing back from home! It makes me want to work harder even when it's hard to get up because I walked 15 miles every day and my whole body hurts but I pray for strength every day and it feels lighter and I can do it! Invite all to come unto Christ every opportunity you have and blessings will come. I love you and pray for you.
Love,
Elder Davies
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