June 26, 2017

Ladies, Gentlemen, My Ugly Older Brother, and House Cat

Wow what a quick week it has been! I swear the days only go faster and faster. Things here in Vinton Virginia are going pretty good! This past week we had a lot of meetings and little house keeping items that we had to take care of but other than that it was a pretty solid week! We were able to get out and get some work done and make some memories while doing it! 

SO this week we had our last Zone Conference with President and Sister Salisbury. Its hard to believe that they are now preparing to go home. When I first got in the mission they had just about 11 month until they were done and now they are preparing to see their families for the first time in 3 years. Cant believe that its already here. They gave a wonderful last meeting that I feel will not only bless the rest of my mission but the rest of my life as well. I'm so grateful for the time that I got to learn and spend with president Salisbury. He will truly be missed! In Zone Conference we talked about how we can continue to use preach my gospel through out the rest of our lives as we stay master planners and keep the habits that we have gained and learned on the mission. He also talked a lot about eternal marriage and dating which made me feel like a trunky little monkey. But its ok we don't talk about that part..... yet. 

haha But ya things out here are going great. This morning we got to go golfing with the other Vinton Elders and their investigator Jimbo!! It was a lot of fun and the weather was great which made it even better. Felt like I was golfing out west again with how low the humidity and heat was :) count your many blessings right? 

For my spiritual thought this week I want to share a quote with all y'all that comes from our beloved Prophet Thomas S. Monson.

 "There is absolutely nothing in this world that will provide more comfort and happiness than a testimony of the truth." ~ Thomas S. Monson

This past week I had the opportunity to teach a district meeting on the importance of bearing testimony to others. We all know how much happiness the gospel brings to our life's and we are blessed each and every day for the knowledge that we have of God's plan for his children. But there are many people out there who don't know of the plan of redemption or who don't even know about God our Heavenly Father. I want to invite you all to look for someone this week that you can share your testimony with. I know its a scary thought but If I can do it so can you!! I promise that Heavenly Father will bless you as you bear witness of him. I love you all and hope you have a great week! stay safe and stay cool (:

Elder Wilson