April 7, 2014
What? The Olympics?
No, there was no tsunami
here. I guess I just wasn't meant to ever make it on the Church World
Report things between sessions of conference. Thank you for your prayers.
Everything is fine here.
Also, was I the only
one that needed a general authority during conference to notify me that the
Olympics happened? That can sure sneak up on you when you're a
missionary. Are you saying I don't get to watch curling until 2018?
As a side note, I hope that the same thing happens to everyone here
during the World Cup.
Conference was
fantastic. I decided that I'm going to read President Uchtdorf's talk
periodically for the rest of my life after my mission. It's like the
perfect returned missionary talk. During Elder Ballard's talk, I felt
that I should start sharing thoughts about PMG in my emails home, whether they
be ideas to apply now or when I get home. Thought for this week:
When I get home, I want to do daily planning sessions at the end of the
day and a weekly planning session once a week. These sessions obviously
don't have to be exactly the same as those on the mission, but the principle
should be the same: set goals, and, if needed, make plans to reach the
goal. Of course, this could take less than a minute on some days, but at
least you will have something to take to the Lord in your nightly prayer and
have a vision for what you can accomplish, including with your goals in terms
of missionary work.
Alicia is getting
baptized on Saturday! She went to all four sessions of conference, took notes,
and even came to church with a dress, though we didn't even invite her to do
so. We're really excited for that service.
Also, another great
thing that happened: Paul Mendoza had an interview with the branch
president to set a goal to receive the higher priesthood. It was nice to
see a man with hair down to his shoulders tell us that he wants to give his
frail, faithful mom a priesthood blessing when she needs it.
Keep being good.
Follow the prophet. Love you.
Elder Johnson
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