This last week was pretty awesome.
On Tuesday, we had a way nice and fulfilling zone conference. It was extra special because it was President and Sister Laytons' last zone conference before they're replaced by President and Sister Higgins. I'm way stoked to meet the Higginses (I looked up the grammatically correct way to put that but it still sounds and looks so wrong), but I'm gonna miss President and Sister Layton heaps. President Layton has taught me sooo much, and I'm really excited to see what I can learn from President Higgins!
One training from zone conference that I especially liked was given by the AP's. It was about how the Book of Mormon is the keystone of our religion, the keystone of an arch being the only thing holding it up. The voussoirs (segments of the arch's sides) were likened to gospel principles like repentance, tithing, priesthood, etc. The keystone supports the voussoirs; keeps them strong and in place. The Book of Mormon supports the importance of all of these things in the true church of Jesus Christ. Not only that, however, it testifies of the importance of all these things in our lives. The Book of Mormon solidifies any doubts or confusions that may come about from the scriptures. A testimony supported by the Book of Mormon is a PA'A one.
We were able to (quite miraculously) find heaps of new and very interested people to teach! Over the last week, we extended several baptismal invitations and set more baptismal dates! SUPER excited to work and progress with these people!
I'm overjoyed to hear about the nine new converts to the gospel! I've been so greatly blessed to be able to see my converts receive temple recommends, and though I was never able to assist them in the temple myself, it brings my heart so much joy to know that they're worthily and regularly participating in the saving ordinances of the temple. I would give anything to be able to come back and witness the sealing of their families, and I have utmost faith that it will happen with time, patience, and faith. I'm so proud of my ward back home for the awesome work they and all of you are doing.
The power in the last shop went down so we had to relocate, which took an hour, so we have to head out soon. SUPER glad to hear that everyone is doing great, especially grandma! Also, I'm really touched that Kailani finally has a grave stone. When possible, please take a picture of it and send it to me. I'd love to see it. Please also give my thanks to Anjo for his great service to my and so many others' families who've passed on.
The power in the last shop went down so we had to relocate, which took an hour, so we have to head out soon. SUPER glad to hear that everyone is doing great, especially grandma! Also, I'm really touched that Kailani finally has a grave stone. When possible, please take a picture of it and send it to me. I'd love to see it. Please also give my thanks to Anjo for his great service to my and so many others' families who've passed on.
CONGRATULATIONS HERB AND JAZ! What an amazing thing it'll be to see this little Herb and the little U'i growing up so close in age!
In closing, the main message of the last zone conference was that ATTITUDE is the key to SUCCESS, and I have a testimony that it truly is. If we choose to see everything as a blessing, whether one we appreciate immediately or one it may take some time to appreciate, we will live our lives fully and joyfully. Know that I'm REALLY trying to apply this to my own life haha. In conference, I had the opportunity to share my thoughts about Nephi. The thing about Nephi that inspires me so much is that he is put through SO much, yet he remains %100 faithful. The Lord asks some pretty intense stuff of Nephi, but he does those things without hestitation BECAUSE of his faith. He knew, and set the example for me that I might know, that if we rely entirely on the Lord and let him direct us, that we will see blessings and a closeness to our father in heaven that we could never achieve on our own. How sick is it that you're named after this valiant disciple of Jesus Christ, Lehia?
Know I'm in great health and great spirits and that Elder Mo'unga are working hard! I love you all so much, SO glad everyone is doing well!
Haam aapologke bahut pyaar karta!
Haam aapologke bahut pyaar karta!
Khyaal rakna!
Elder Ishibashi-Fiji
I'm figuring out the camera situation. I've figured out how I can take heaps of pictures on my camera's clipboard memory alone, but they're lower quality. It's also difficult for computers to connect to my camera and upload pictures from it, but I'm sure I'll crack it soon.
I'm figuring out the camera situation. I've figured out how I can take heaps of pictures on my camera's clipboard memory alone, but they're lower quality. It's also difficult for computers to connect to my camera and upload pictures from it, but I'm sure I'll crack it soon.
From zone conference (I MADE IT TO THE FRONT THIS TIME)
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