Mom,
Church was pretty good yesterday for us too. It was stake conference. We were able to go to the adult session and the theme for that was all about ministering. The talks were really well done and focused on the idea that we never know how the person next to us is doing or what they have been through until we care about them enough to not only ask, but then act as well.
The Sunday morning session was really good as well. The theme was pretty much focused on having the spirit more in our homes and making the home a holier place. President and Sister Torres spoke, they gave excellent talks. Also the stake President spoke and he gave a very good talk as well.
The weather hasn't changed a whole lot because of hurricane Michael. The water is up a bit higher than usual on the coast but that is pretty much it. We do have a cold front this week. Temperatures will be in the 60's for the rest of the week. We had some rain this morning and some strong winds while we played soccer with some missionaries in our zone. We were soaking wet but it was fun.
Actually the box came today. We were at brother Robins house. (The member who's house the box was shipped to) and just a little bit ago there was a knock at the door and there it was. Thanks for the shirt. Also the book looks super good, I can't wait to read it.
It really is crazy that Wednesday (October 17th) will mark a year. Time has really flown by.
I wouldn't say I have had any golden contacts. People have seemed super good and then kind of fallen off but everyone learns in a different way and with different experiences.
We didn't teach a whole lot this week. We are really on the finding grind right now. Just trying to find new ways to contact people and find those who are interested.
Our zone leaders also asked Elder Christensen and I to make a video about working with members and building a relationship with them. The video should be pretty good, we are finishing it up today. If I can I will send it to you in next week's email.
We did some service for Brother Robins. On Saturday we layed down some weed blocking cloth stuff and then we put down a border around the new grass that they got the other week.
One scripture that I have really come to like is Ether 12:6. Our lives truly are trials of our faith, and when the trial (our life) is over on this Earth, we will receive that witness. The witness that God lives and that Jesus is the Christ and our Savior and Redeemer.
I do love all of the examples of faith there are in the scriptures, knowing that people have made it through their trials, gives you the courage to continue through yours.
Yeah, the Swedish meatballs were good, even though they weren't homemade meatballs they were still good.
The French speaker in our ward seems super cool. I haven't had a very long conversation with him but we will be eating dinner with them on Sunday, that should be really fun.
Not really sure what all is in store for this next week. Elder Christensen is finishing up his mission in 2 more weeks so we are trying to end on a high note. Knowing us we will find something to do to keep us productive and out of trouble.
Hope all has been continuing to go well at home.
Have a great week
Love
Elder Goodbaudy
P.S. Haven't been taking a whole lot of pictures but here is one that Christensen and I took while we were goofing around before shooting a part of the member and missionary video.
Elder Christensen and Elder Goodbaudy
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