letter.forty.seven 02.16.14 "so this is love, mm-mm-mmm-mm..."

We had a great week! We had a great district meeting and then we all had smoothies to celebrate hard work. Then on Wednesday we had specialized training with President and Sister Lindsay and the Assistants. It was awesome! We talked about teaching more effectively and we did a ton of modeling, which was really helpful.

Then we went on exchanges and I went with Sister K from Kitibus (don't know how to spell that) and we had a great time. We really bonded and we also worked so hard. We biked all day and it was great. So hot and so tiring, but so good.

We also took some of the sisters that were struggling to lunch and then did some studies with them and that turned out really well. They opened up to us and we were able to make some goals to help motivate them.

Then for Valentine’s Day we made chocolate covered strawberries for all the sisters, our district, President and Sister Lindsay, and Sam. We woke up early so we could try to get them all delivered before studies and that ended up being really fun. I think we really helped the sisters feel our love. I've always loved Valentines day as a day of friendship lovin'!

Sister Lindsay also came to a lesson with us at Sam's. It went really well. The Spirit was so strong and it was perfect to have her there because Sam was going to have her interview with President so she was able to meet his wife, which made it less weird.

So this week we struggled to find new investigators, but we were really trying our hardest. We had struggles with that a lot this transfer, but we know we've done our part and God has been so good to us. Even though we've been blessed with a few less than we would have hoped, they have been really awesome. Just this week we realized that some recent converts’ we've been working with son hasn't been baptized yet. So on Sunday we had about 20 minutes that wasn't already full so we went to visit him. He became a new investigator! God is so good to us! It was such a miracle!

Also I've realized even more through reading the Book of Mormon these past few weeks how much I love the Book of Mormon. To anyone preparing to go on a mission, READ IT NOW and often. I wish I would have read it really fast at least once a year. It really helps you understand the stories better, which makes the doctrines that are taught so much more powerful. I feel more converted every time I read from it. How can you read it and not feel it's power?! It's amazing. I'm so glad you all are reading it and highlighting references to Christ. That was probably one of the biggest testimony builders to me. But I also love reading it this time and highlighting all the references to the doctrine of Christ. It's powerful to see how often it is taught in the Book of Mormon. The simplicity is incredible, but it also has a way that it relates specifically to every individual. I've noticed that in the BofM. I LOVE IT!

I love you all. Thank you for the love and support. It means the world to me. I hope you had a beautiful week of love!

Love you!