Conferencia Genial

As I mentioned last week, we had transfers! Also, as expected, I'll be here in Olathe at least for 6 more weeks which will make 6 months here. I don't have any complaints about that though. I'm starting to get to know people by name in apartment complexes and neighborhoods we're not teaching just because I see them so often. 

After heading up to Independence and saying goodbye to some of my most favorite friends, I found out that I'd be companions with Elder Young! He's a great Elder and he's also super excited to be here which makes the work great. We've been going pretty nonstop between appointments, though a lot of them haven't been going through as we'd like. 

Most importantly though, we had General Conference!!! It truly is a miracle and blessing to be able to hear the counsel of living prophets. This weekend I especially enjoyed the talk by Terence M. Vinson about giving your all. It made me think about my personal commitment to the Savior and what I'm willing to give up for Him. Not only do I have to sacrifice my wants and desires, I have to do so continually. This life isn't about one time events or moments of giving the Savior our hearts, especially not just every Sunday, it is a constant, joyful relationship. I want to serve and fight with all I've got out here, so that I, as Elder Vinson, will come home with a broken jaw. Working so hard that the pain is swallowed up in the joy of Jesus Christ!

 If you didn't have a chance to watch any of the General Conference, member or not, I'd invite you to listen to at least one speaker and enjoy the Spirit that can be brought by apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ!