Conference weekend
was off of the hook! I felt like the pizza guy when he went to BIG!
(believe industries gathering) it was super great though! It is a
completely different experience on the mission! In part because I had to
go to the chapel to watch it, which I really like actually. It is a
cool thing because you are there with all of the other members (the strong ones at least) and then in between sessions no one goes
home because it is far away, so you just stay there and talk to the
other people and everyone brings food and it is great for strengthining
the friendship in the ward. We also were able to get 6 investigators
there, which was awesome because there is no way that you can't feel the
spirit during conference. We took a family to the second session which
was perfect because it talked a lot about the family and women and the
priesthood!! (pretty much the whole conference talked about this stuff)
I really liked Elder Valenzuela´s talk about small
and simple things, I felt like that was what I was needing to hear. There were a whole ton of good talks, I took over 11 pages of notes! I
stayed awake for the whole time too!! haha! take that!!!!
This week was pretty memorable, we had a zone conference on Thursday
with president which was good and also I finally got to use some of my
lifeguarding skills after all these years! here is what happened:
We´re walking down the street when right by us a car
hit a lady who was riding her bike. The car drove off (don't worry they
got the guy, the police car was right behind him). We were the first
ones over there. She was conscious but had a lot of back pain, we called
the ambulance and also her husband. I put a couple of books of mormon
under her head and used my "sweet skills" to secure her head so that
just in case she had spine damage, it wouldn't get worse. I was also
praying a lot that she´d be ok. The cops came and the ambulance and
there was also a huge group of people around us and watching us and
stuff. I think that she was alright, the doctor/ambulance guy said that
it wasn't too bad, but I am glad that I knew how to help in the situation
and that Heavenly Father hears our prayers. It was a pretty crazy
thing, but I felt real happy afterward that we were able to serve
Heavenly Father´s children in any situation that may arise.
The district is doing really well! We are really
excited because if everything works out, all of the companionships will
baptize this weekend! This is a really good city that has a lot of
potential! It is starting to heat up as well, which is weird cuz it is
cooling down for you guys. It gets really hot down here in the summer
and I am going to be right in the middle of it. Oh joy! It is also good
to hear that Mason is climbing the business ladder of success. I expect
that a novel is already in the works, my good man!
Also my bday present already got here and I don't know if i should open it, or wait. What do y'all think?
I was pretty inspired by conference and I know that everyone can be a
missionary!!!! I think that it is great to know that we can all enjoy
the blessings promised to those who serve the Lord. I invite you all to
look for missionary opportunities and please let me know about the
experiences that you have!!!! I know that the 7th ward priest quorum is
an Ensign story waiting to happen! (mason and dad)hehehheheee... but
seriously, I can promise that you will be happier than ever if you help
God´s children come unto Him.
I love you guys so much and I am proud to call you
my family and that I can represent our family here at the end of the
world!!!!!!
Love you tons,
Elder Stringer
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