Dear All,
We had a packed Tuesday and Wednesday, which was awesome! On Tuesday we had a church tour with one of the less active families we are working with. One of their struggles is attending church. We went around and highlighted the Sacrament, baptism and especially how church helps us draw closer to Christ. What added to our joy was that on Sunday half the family came to church- that is twice the amount that came before!
We had another church tour with another family on Friday. The fellow shipper that came was the Primary teacher of the 9 years old daughter. This sister was an amazing help to our tour! She gave her own thoughts and testimony, simple and sweet, and at the end volunteered to pick the 9 year old for church, along with the 11 year old brother, when the parents can't make it due to work! There is definitely a sweet, special feeling from a church tour. I am glad it is part of our lessons to teach!
Also on Tuesday we had the first lesson with an interested investigator. Her name is Ellen Patten, she is from Sweden and has had so many neat, special experiences with God already that she has no doubt in her mind that he exists and that he loves her. She is married to a less active brother and they both have been attending church for quite a while. It was finally the right time to start to teach both of them. Ellen has many good, and some complex, questions but the amazing thing about the teachings of Christ is that through the Spirit we can receive the answers and peace to any question we need if we sincerely ask God. We are going to challenge Brother Patten to work on his worthiness so that he can baptize his wife. They are both so ready to come closer to Christ it is amazing! Reminds me of Alma 13:24 "For behold, angels are declaring it unto many at this time in our land; and this is for the purpose of preparing the hearts of the children of men to receive his word at the time of his coming in his glory." We were pleased to see them at church yesterday and the glow that has sparked in their eyes. All because of Jesus Christ.
Last appointment on Tuesday was with a former investigator that contacted us again and desired to pick up the discussions. The break from the lessons has helped him to see how much he wants to continue to feel the Spirit that he has at the lessons. He told us how much he wants to go to church and how he knows that he can over come his weaknesses through Christ's Atonement but that doing it was the hard part. I know he can do it because I have done it with Christ's help for my own weaknesses.
On Wednesday we had our regular two appointments with less actives but in addition we were able to get up with a less active Sister and share the Because of Him video. She expressed the desire to go to church and we encouraged her to do so. It will greatly strengthen her family. We planned to have an activity with this family so we can see in what other ways we can help them.
The last appointment on Wednesday was the first lesson with a less active couple. The brother has been challenged by the Bishop (leader of a congregation) to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood. We called and asked to set up an appointment with them so that we can help the whole family. We encouraged them to read the Book of Mormon as a family. After the appointment we found out that their greatest struggle is attending church. Next appointment is going to be a church tour to help them feel the Spirit and feel more comfortable.
It is amazing how often there is a reoccurring theme in the needs of those around us. This week has built our testimonies of the importance of church attendance and how church tours help families. We are going to have a Stake wide church tour on Friday and we have invited all to come. It should be great! We hope to start with doing this tour every other week.
God is good,
Sister Sarah Meldrom
Monday, May 19, 2014
Monday, May 12, 2014
May 12th, 2014
Dear All,
We had exchanges(where we switch companions for 24 hours) this week and they went pretty well. We were able to serve a Brother who has a ton of weeds(didn't really make a dent in the hour we worked) and dinner with a less active family we are working with and help them in their efforts to make it to the temple as a family. We read the introduction of the Book of Mormon with them and the Spirit was very strong. I am grateful for the Book of Mormon and how much we can learn about Christ, God's plan for us and the purpose and way back to God. If you haven't read the Introduction of the Book of Mormon, I invite you to do so. I would love to hear what impresses you.
Highlight of the week was on Friday when we went to this couples(a part member family) home whom we have been trying to get up with and discovered all that was assumed about them was wrong. We had been told he, as the member, was against us coming over. We were told she had questions, which she did but she bore her testimony to us about how God was working in her life! They were both so ready to start taking the discussions and for her, to be baptized. It amazed us. We set up an appointment with them this week. Miracles!
We have one of the busiest weeks I have had since being in Lindon coming up! It is going to be great!
Skyping on Mother's Day was great!
Hymn #81
1. Press forward, Saints, with steadfast faith in Christ,
With hope's bright flame alight in heart and mind,
With love of God and love of all mankind.
(Chorus)Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
2. Press forward, feasting on the word of Christ.
Receive his name, rejoicing in his might.
Come unto God; find everlasting light.
(Chorus)
3. Press on, enduring in the ways of Christ.
His love proclaim thru days of mortal strife.
Thus saith our God: "Ye have eternal life!"
(Chorus)
Press forward! God is good,
Sister Meldrom
We had exchanges(where we switch companions for 24 hours) this week and they went pretty well. We were able to serve a Brother who has a ton of weeds(didn't really make a dent in the hour we worked) and dinner with a less active family we are working with and help them in their efforts to make it to the temple as a family. We read the introduction of the Book of Mormon with them and the Spirit was very strong. I am grateful for the Book of Mormon and how much we can learn about Christ, God's plan for us and the purpose and way back to God. If you haven't read the Introduction of the Book of Mormon, I invite you to do so. I would love to hear what impresses you.
Highlight of the week was on Friday when we went to this couples(a part member family) home whom we have been trying to get up with and discovered all that was assumed about them was wrong. We had been told he, as the member, was against us coming over. We were told she had questions, which she did but she bore her testimony to us about how God was working in her life! They were both so ready to start taking the discussions and for her, to be baptized. It amazed us. We set up an appointment with them this week. Miracles!
We have one of the busiest weeks I have had since being in Lindon coming up! It is going to be great!
Skyping on Mother's Day was great!
Hymn #81
1. Press forward, Saints, with steadfast faith in Christ,
With hope's bright flame alight in heart and mind,
With love of God and love of all mankind.
(Chorus)Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
2. Press forward, feasting on the word of Christ.
Receive his name, rejoicing in his might.
Come unto God; find everlasting light.
(Chorus)
3. Press on, enduring in the ways of Christ.
His love proclaim thru days of mortal strife.
Thus saith our God: "Ye have eternal life!"
(Chorus)
Press forward! God is good,
Sister Meldrom
Monday, May 5, 2014
May 5th, 2014
Dear All,
Monday we had a wonderful experience. We decided to go to Provo Lake as an activity after all of the essentials were done. We walked, took pictures and sat on the shore for a while. Then saw a dock and couple fishing so we walked over to the dock and asked if they had caught anything. The man came to the shore and showed us a big catfish that his wife had caught and that he had on a metal chain. As he put it back in the water, he told us it was 'funny' that we should come to the lake today. I might add that there was no one else, besides the four of us, because it was pretty windy. He then went on to say that his wife, who was still fishing out on the dock, was not a member but was interested in the church and he was wanting to work his way back to church. To say the least, we were happily surprised. We took down their information, met his wife and we gave them our card and got an idea about what time we would want to meet up for the first lesson. They told us that they weren't sure what day but they would get back to us. Nothing more has happened so far but it was amazing to us because we know we were led to the lake on that windy day and that that couple had been thinking about meeting with missionaries, so Heavenly Father guided us to each other.
It was neat on Tuesday to be able to visit an activity days (girls ages 8-11) activity and talk to them about what it is like to be a missionary and how they can serve and help others at their age. They were a very talkative group, a lot more interactive then most of the youth(12-18) activities we try to interact at. This just added to my testimony that anyone at any age can be a missionary and of service to their fellowmen.
We had stopped by a less active sisters home last week and she had told us about her nonmember neighbor whom may be interested in our message. So this week we went to his house and introduced ourselves, found out if he was interested then schedule a time to return. We have a couple people this past week that we have been able to take the first steps to teaching them.
We have gone out with two Ward Mission Leaders this past week in their wards in an effort to get to know more people and to not scare them so badly. It has been a good way to meet less actives so that we can then keep building friendship with them through service and dinners. (For some reason we are very intimidating....the people here also seem to think as a whole that if missionaries show up at your door it means you need to be fixed or something. We are trying to change that for obvious reasons. Our purpose is to invite ALL to come unto Christ, because we all can come closer and there is nothing wrong with that journey!)
We were told, when we saw one of our stakes Senior Missionary Couple on Thursday, that a certain nonmember they had visited this past week wondered where we were. Back track a little, this brother had got bronchitis two weeks ago and told us not to come for two weeks. Well he was feeling better on Tuesday and expected us but we didn't know. So on Saturday we went and visited and trimmed his tree for him. He is a gruff old man but I am starting to really like him. He refuses to be baptized and won't pray but has a good and kind heart. I had and idea to see if I found Indian stories that went along with principles we wanted to teach if he would like that angle. He is very interested in Indians because his mother was 1/2 Indian and his father an almost 'true blue' Indian. He has also had a lot of dreams and other things centered around Indians. We will see :) At least he misses us :P
I have found a lot of peace in going to church these past couple of weeks. Yesterday was no exception. I just feel so calm and in some senses ' charged up' for another week. I know that this peace comes through the Spirit and by trying each and every week to be a better disciple of Jesus Christ. I love the Sabbath! It truly is a blessed day for us 'to pay our devotions to God' and to spend time in the service and company of families and friends doing activities that bring us closer as children of God and to God.
I hope all of you women have a wonderful Mother's Day! God is good,
Sister Sarah Meldrom
Monday we had a wonderful experience. We decided to go to Provo Lake as an activity after all of the essentials were done. We walked, took pictures and sat on the shore for a while. Then saw a dock and couple fishing so we walked over to the dock and asked if they had caught anything. The man came to the shore and showed us a big catfish that his wife had caught and that he had on a metal chain. As he put it back in the water, he told us it was 'funny' that we should come to the lake today. I might add that there was no one else, besides the four of us, because it was pretty windy. He then went on to say that his wife, who was still fishing out on the dock, was not a member but was interested in the church and he was wanting to work his way back to church. To say the least, we were happily surprised. We took down their information, met his wife and we gave them our card and got an idea about what time we would want to meet up for the first lesson. They told us that they weren't sure what day but they would get back to us. Nothing more has happened so far but it was amazing to us because we know we were led to the lake on that windy day and that that couple had been thinking about meeting with missionaries, so Heavenly Father guided us to each other.
It was neat on Tuesday to be able to visit an activity days (girls ages 8-11) activity and talk to them about what it is like to be a missionary and how they can serve and help others at their age. They were a very talkative group, a lot more interactive then most of the youth(12-18) activities we try to interact at. This just added to my testimony that anyone at any age can be a missionary and of service to their fellowmen.
We had stopped by a less active sisters home last week and she had told us about her nonmember neighbor whom may be interested in our message. So this week we went to his house and introduced ourselves, found out if he was interested then schedule a time to return. We have a couple people this past week that we have been able to take the first steps to teaching them.
We have gone out with two Ward Mission Leaders this past week in their wards in an effort to get to know more people and to not scare them so badly. It has been a good way to meet less actives so that we can then keep building friendship with them through service and dinners. (For some reason we are very intimidating....the people here also seem to think as a whole that if missionaries show up at your door it means you need to be fixed or something. We are trying to change that for obvious reasons. Our purpose is to invite ALL to come unto Christ, because we all can come closer and there is nothing wrong with that journey!)
We were told, when we saw one of our stakes Senior Missionary Couple on Thursday, that a certain nonmember they had visited this past week wondered where we were. Back track a little, this brother had got bronchitis two weeks ago and told us not to come for two weeks. Well he was feeling better on Tuesday and expected us but we didn't know. So on Saturday we went and visited and trimmed his tree for him. He is a gruff old man but I am starting to really like him. He refuses to be baptized and won't pray but has a good and kind heart. I had and idea to see if I found Indian stories that went along with principles we wanted to teach if he would like that angle. He is very interested in Indians because his mother was 1/2 Indian and his father an almost 'true blue' Indian. He has also had a lot of dreams and other things centered around Indians. We will see :) At least he misses us :P
I have found a lot of peace in going to church these past couple of weeks. Yesterday was no exception. I just feel so calm and in some senses ' charged up' for another week. I know that this peace comes through the Spirit and by trying each and every week to be a better disciple of Jesus Christ. I love the Sabbath! It truly is a blessed day for us 'to pay our devotions to God' and to spend time in the service and company of families and friends doing activities that bring us closer as children of God and to God.
I hope all of you women have a wonderful Mother's Day! God is good,
Sister Sarah Meldrom
Monday, April 28, 2014
April 28th, 2014
Dear All,
On Tuesday we ended up with two dinners. The second one we had was with a Sister and her 6 neighbors. She had took our suggestion of fellowshipping her neighbors seriously and invited all her neighbors to a dinner. She had invited her less active neighbor but he didn't come. We had a wonderful time with those who did come and look forward to another get together! This dinner was a success because it built this sisters confidence in serving others, those invited felt loved and we got to know more people. Service can be that simple!
On Sunday we went into Primary and taught the kids about the Plan of Salvation and let them ask questions about being a missionary. It was neat to spend the whole two hours singing and learning along with these sweet spirits. When we would ask them questions they would answer with the simplest answers like, 'Because Jesus loves me.'
I have noticed here and there throughout my life that at times I feel more hopeful and lifted then other times, as I am sure all of us experience. I know it is the Spirit comforting me when I feel lifted. I feel it most often when I fast. I want to have that feeling as much as possible. It isn't the absence of trials and responsibility, but the effect of the Atonement of Christ and his Spirit in my life. With these thoughts, I will tell you of something that I have paid close attention to recently, but especially yesterday, the Sabbath.
I was feeling a bit stressed, not overwhelmed but the emotions of facing responsibility. I can't point exactly to what led me to ponder this but I pondered on these two words that came into my thoughts, Eternal Perspective. The complete thought I have about these two words is hard to put into words because they are more of an accumulation of my life experiences, fears and most importantly,what I have been taught by the Spirit. As a visual of Eternal Perspective, I envision standing in front of a mirror that is on a wall and faces another mirror on the opposite wall. You see yourself going on and on in the reflection. This is what our lives are like. It didn't begin with birth, neither does it end at death. Often when we feel our lives weighed down it is because we are only looking inward and at just a brief portion of time or situation.
My encouragement today is, if you desire, step back and try look at the bigger picture and not just the smudges in the painting. The big picture, the unending truths, is that God loves you! You will overcome whatever comes your way with Christ bearing your loads right beside you, as you and Him have done before. This is why being yoked to Christ is so essential. He is the way for us to return back to God, the source of all truth, and the light of the world.
Happy May!
Sister Sarah Meldrom
Monday, April 21, 2014
April 21st, 2014
Dear All,
We went on a hike with a young couple and their daughter on Monday. It was not to steep but steep enough we had to take breaks once in a while. It was so worth it because at the top was a waterfall! Often when I reflect on the beauty of the earth my mind is called back to Doctrine and Covenants 59:18(seehttps://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/59?lang=eng) , "Yea, all things which come of the earth, in the season thereof, are made for theabenefit and the buse of man, both to please the eye and to cgladden the heart;"
So how did you utilize the Easter initiative I mentioned in my last email? I loved finding something to post every day about my Savior and what is possible for me, and possible for all, because of Him! This special circumstance of sharing our thoughts and testimony of the Savior doesn't and shouldn't just be limited to special occasions and promotions. Bear your humble testimony of Jesus Christ where ever you go and to whomever you meet. We are all God's children after all and He loves all of us.
We showed everyone we met with this week the video, Because of Him. I believe everyone felt the Spirit and at least felt God's love as we shared the video and our testimonies.
We showed everyone we met with this week the video, Because of Him. I believe everyone felt the Spirit and at least felt God's love as we shared the video and our testimonies.
So we had the strangest Easter Egg hunt I have ever participated in on Saturday! It was at the patriarch and matriarch of this families home and they were also the spectator/judges. The family has a long standing tradition to do paper napkins instead of Easter Eggs due to a great-great grandmother that thought it was more proper or something like that! They had more candy then I have seen at one house! They set up the hunt in the front for the kids and after they had their candy the adults, including myself and Sister Nomo waited for the start( I might add we were wearing pants because they told us to do so) As soon as the word to start was said these adults were pushing each other to the side, diving, scooping and shouting. One injury was sustained as a brother dived onto the trampoline thinking the tennis balls on it were the eggs that he needed to get for a special prize- he got a trampoline burn instead of eggs. I wondered at why such competition and as we finished realized why: There was monetary prizes for certain collection of randomly decided treats. I had said I like dark chocolate milky ways so everyone gave me theirs after one of the judges said it wouldn't be counted- well the other judge asked who had the most dark chocolate milky ways and all their kids groaned- I had them all. I got 5 dollars and about 50 dark chocolate milky way bars to only name not even an eighth of my collected stash. It was great fun! There was other prizes given and great lunch afterwards.
I decided to fast ( go without food for 2 meals or 24 hours in an effort to be more receptive to the Spirit) this Easter for a personal concern. It was a very sweet and personal experience. There was nothing grand or spectacular but I had a feeling of peace and love the whole day. I felt the whole earth rejoicing as I rejoiced. It is hard to describe the exact feelings because it was carried by the Spirit which speaks in such a personal way to all of us. Even at the memory my heart swells and my eyes moisten just a bit. One thing I have learned about myself on the mission is when I have the unrestrained urge to cry and I feel the peace of the Spirit, I am feeling loved and cherished by God. How joyful are the words, 'He is not here [on earth], He is risen' and through Him we are all 'healed'. I know that Jesus Christ lives! I know he has a physical body, just as me and you have. He gained his body back when he was resurrected, body and spirit never to again be separated. He was resurrected and because he was resurrected, we will too. Because of Him we have a friend, and we have a way back to God and a light to lead us there, which is Christ.
I love all of you! What great reason we have to rejoice!
Sister Sarah Meldrom
Monday, April 14, 2014
Special Easter Intiative
Dear All,
I started to sing/read or listen to a Hymn a day and its scriptures on the 10th. I chose this day a month back to start because there are 341 hymns and when I reach hymn number 341 I will be home. I didn't start this because I miss home but to enjoy the rest of my mission with hymns. So far it has been a marvelous experience! I love the hymns!
I felt closer in my relationship with Sister Nomo this past week. Originally, on Monday I thought this would be a terrible week because of a misunderstanding we had on Monday. I felt so awful and continued to feel awful till I wrote an apology note after lunch. That evening when she saw it she expressed how she didn't want me to feel the way I described in my note and I expressed how I didn't mean to upset her. I know my week would have been far more difficult if we hadn't communicated on Monday night. I am also grateful for Elder Zwick talk in general Conference on relationships. I know that as I love and serve my companion our friendship will deepen and we will work more in unity to help God's children.
On Wednesday we had our District Training Meeting at the family history center and I loved it! A couple who volunteer at the Family History Center presented basics of navigating familysearch.org and a little bit ofancestry.com. They also showed us Puzzilla.org which is connected with familysearch.org. After we just went exploring in our lines and asked questions. I loved how they encouraged us to find our cousins, something I haven't really done yet. I started researching my great grandfather's brothers children and found some neat information!
We had the opportunity Friday evening to visit with our former landlady. One of the first things she told us was how the house felt after we were completely gone last Friday and how sad she was. The special spirit you bring wasn't there, she said. Even her daughter, whom we have had some friction with, expressed to her mom how much 'she liked us' and sorry that we were gone. I am grateful for Christ whom has showed me throughout my life His love and continues to show me, and how to love others. It is not hard to love, no matter what, when we remember how Christ loves us no matter what.
I end with a quote from one of my favorite talks this past General Conference by Elder Zwick:I started to sing/read or listen to a Hymn a day and its scriptures on the 10th. I chose this day a month back to start because there are 341 hymns and when I reach hymn number 341 I will be home. I didn't start this because I miss home but to enjoy the rest of my mission with hymns. So far it has been a marvelous experience! I love the hymns!
I felt closer in my relationship with Sister Nomo this past week. Originally, on Monday I thought this would be a terrible week because of a misunderstanding we had on Monday. I felt so awful and continued to feel awful till I wrote an apology note after lunch. That evening when she saw it she expressed how she didn't want me to feel the way I described in my note and I expressed how I didn't mean to upset her. I know my week would have been far more difficult if we hadn't communicated on Monday night. I am also grateful for Elder Zwick talk in general Conference on relationships. I know that as I love and serve my companion our friendship will deepen and we will work more in unity to help God's children.
On Wednesday we had our District Training Meeting at the family history center and I loved it! A couple who volunteer at the Family History Center presented basics of navigating familysearch.org and a little bit ofancestry.com. They also showed us Puzzilla.org which is connected with familysearch.org. After we just went exploring in our lines and asked questions. I loved how they encouraged us to find our cousins, something I haven't really done yet. I started researching my great grandfather's brothers children and found some neat information!
We had the opportunity Friday evening to visit with our former landlady. One of the first things she told us was how the house felt after we were completely gone last Friday and how sad she was. The special spirit you bring wasn't there, she said. Even her daughter, whom we have had some friction with, expressed to her mom how much 'she liked us' and sorry that we were gone. I am grateful for Christ whom has showed me throughout my life His love and continues to show me, and how to love others. It is not hard to love, no matter what, when we remember how Christ loves us no matter what.
The willingness to see through each other’s eyes will transform “corrupt communication” into “minister[ing] grace.” The Apostle Paul understood this, and on some level each of us can experience ittoo. It may not change or solve the problem, but the more important possibility may be whetherministering grace could change us.
I bear humble witness that we can “minister grace” through compassionate language when thecultivated gift of the Holy Ghost pierces our hearts with empathy for the feelings and context of others. Itenables us to transform hazardous situations into holy places. I testify of a loving Savior who “looketh on[our] heart” and cares what we are thinking. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
- Elder W Craig Zwick, "What Are You Thinking?" Saturday Afternoon Session of the 184th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
I have a special request to all those who read these weekly emails. I challenge all of you regardless of whether you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ or not to view and share these videos and graphics that speak to you. Post or verbalized your feelings of what you are blessed with Because of Him, Jesus Christ. Below is some information that you can utilize.
I love you all and hope you have a wonderful Easter. I invite you to renew the feeling of love that Christ has for each and every one of you by remembering and sharing his love. He showed us his love by suffering for our sins and infirmaries and after his death rising again, showing all of us we too can triumph over death. All Because of Him,
Sister Sarah Meldrom
Subject: SPECIAL - Easter Initiative
We invite you all to join an Easter initiative entitled “Because of Him” to help “invite others to come unto Christ”. Please use the following digital tools to generate discussions about Jesus Christ during this Easter season:· “Because of Him” Video. This two-and-a-half minute video can be found, beginning April 13, atMormon.org/BecauseofHim and shared with the hashtag #BecauseofHim.· Shareable Content on Mormon.org Social Media Pages. Graphics—or memes—showing what is possible “Because of Him” will be posted daily from April 13–20, on facebook.com/Mormon, twitter.com/Mormonorg, andgoogle.com/+Mormon, and will include the hashtag #BecauseofHim. Users will be invited to share what is possible in their own lives “Because of Him.”· Internet Promotion and YouTube Masthead Takeover. Beginning April 13 and leading into Easter Sunday, pre-roll video and banner advertisements on hundreds of Internet sites will encourage viewers to visit our Easter web page. On Easter Sunday, approximately 109 million people (according to YouTube estimates) will see our YouTube homepage ad.· Mormon.org/BecauseofHim Web Page. Beginning on April 13, the “Because of Him” video will be available and the Easter story—including Church teachings and beliefs about Jesus Christ—will be featured.These shareable social media components will be available beginning on Sunday, April 13. We encourage you to become familiar with and use them in finding, teaching, and reactivation efforts.Thank youRecommendations for Implementation1. Encourage others to view the video and navigate to the social pages and website.2. Share your experience with others3. Encourage others who have social media expertise to share the video using the hashtag #BecauseofHim.4. Use Facebook to share the social media pages posted each day by viewing, liking, and sharing the content. Memes and graphics will be posted daily beginning April 13 through Easter Sunday, April 20:5. Share the video content and memes with your coworkers, extended family, and neighbors as we all focus on the life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ—and His invitation to “come unto Him.”
Monday, April 7, 2014
April 7th, 2014
Dear All,
Not much to say about the lessons this week. Each one is unique and special but nothing really stands out to me to share this week.
Because of stress from her daughters wedding and other problems our landlady was having, we were packed up and moved suddenly on Friday and now live with another Sister. It is a nice place to live, we have more space and softer beds.
The highlight of the week was going to General Conference. We took the train from Orem to Salt Lake, walked a few blocks and sat in section 8 in the conference center. The difference I felt being presence in the Conference Center during the Saturday Afternoon Session was one of more intimate, or real feeling. Every year we watch hours of conference but what I enjoyed the most was to see the kindness and humanity of the speakers and all the background Brothers and Sister that make it all possible. My absolute favorite part was right before Elder Hale spoke, and the choir was singing, Elder Hales was helped and set up in front of the podium, sitting in a chair. When his helpers left, President Utchdorf went up, patted Elder Hales and gave him a few words then returned to his seat. It was a wonderful moment to me because I saw how Christ-like these special witnesses of Christ are. I am grateful we have such men leading our church today. I wasn't able, nor have I been able yet to watch the Saturday Morning. My favorite talks were Elder Zwick Saturday Afternoon on relationships with others ( I need plenty of help and advice how I can be better help to my companion) and President Utchdorf, Elder Ballard, Sister Stevens and Elder Bednar's addresses were all inspiring to me. I am grateful for the Spirit that taught me more then the words they said could on how I can be a better disciple of Christ.
Despite all that occurs, good or bad, I feel my Savior close. I burden myself with cares and concerns but I feel lifted from conference and strengthened to carry on. I am grateful He is always there, else I won't be able to do anything. I won't be able to keep going when I don't feel like it. Jesus Christ grace and mercy isn't waiting for us at the end of the tunnel, but is helping us every step of the way.Not much to say about the lessons this week. Each one is unique and special but nothing really stands out to me to share this week.
Because of stress from her daughters wedding and other problems our landlady was having, we were packed up and moved suddenly on Friday and now live with another Sister. It is a nice place to live, we have more space and softer beds.
The highlight of the week was going to General Conference. We took the train from Orem to Salt Lake, walked a few blocks and sat in section 8 in the conference center. The difference I felt being presence in the Conference Center during the Saturday Afternoon Session was one of more intimate, or real feeling. Every year we watch hours of conference but what I enjoyed the most was to see the kindness and humanity of the speakers and all the background Brothers and Sister that make it all possible. My absolute favorite part was right before Elder Hale spoke, and the choir was singing, Elder Hales was helped and set up in front of the podium, sitting in a chair. When his helpers left, President Utchdorf went up, patted Elder Hales and gave him a few words then returned to his seat. It was a wonderful moment to me because I saw how Christ-like these special witnesses of Christ are. I am grateful we have such men leading our church today. I wasn't able, nor have I been able yet to watch the Saturday Morning. My favorite talks were Elder Zwick Saturday Afternoon on relationships with others ( I need plenty of help and advice how I can be better help to my companion) and President Utchdorf, Elder Ballard, Sister Stevens and Elder Bednar's addresses were all inspiring to me. I am grateful for the Spirit that taught me more then the words they said could on how I can be a better disciple of Christ.
Sister Sarah Meldrom
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