Lifted

Sister Missionaries at the Conference with Elder Bednar

Reunion with friends from CCM

This past week has been one of the most life changing weeks of my entire life. To kick it off, Elder Bednar came to our mission!! Ah, I can't even describe how incredible it was. We as a mission just talked to him. He asked questions and we asked questions and we all laughed together and had a good time. This gospel is joy, what else would we do? :)

The trek home after the Conference was a bit WET

One question that we asked was "What is the First Presidency and the Quorum of the 12 Apostles most worried about right now?" One of his responses was very interesting, and I think is very important for us all to evaluate in our lives. He said that they are worried that the members of the church are too casual. For example, many of us grew up with temples all around us and yet don't attend, or always put it off. It is SO important for us to work EVERY DAY to stay on the covenant path.

A glimpse upclose of the hills they get to climb every day

The moment Elder Bednar walked out of the room after the conference ended, I understood a part of what the people in 3rd Nephi feel when Christ says He needs to leave. I didn't want him to go, and my heart ached for more. But I am so grateful for the time that I got to spend with him! 

And luckily for us, conference is coming. :)

As I was reading in one of the Liahona's this past week there were a couple of quotes that really stood out to me that I want to share!

Distant snapshot of the MANY homes on the hills

Pet Whisperer (Batman Dog!)

"{God} smiles upon us as we offer heartfelt acts of compassion, especially acts that are unseen and unnoticed by others."

"God notices and will support even the newest and youngest deacon. You need never feel that you are too small or too insignificant for Him to take notice of you and the service you are giving in His name."

Princess Kim with her crown - Hermana Clegg has skills!

"Lift where you stand."

Pretty in Pink

I encourage you all to work hard to stay on the covenant path. And if you aren't on that path right now, to work hard to get there and stay there. Our Heavenly Father is so aware of us and is watching out for us more than we know. (Watch the Mormon Message titled "Earthly Father, Heavenly Father" from 2013) We all have such a unique purpose here, lift where you stand!

Hermana Greenwood:)