Thursday I went on a split into my old area with Sister Toronto, and it was awesome. She is great. And a fantastic missionary. Are we surprised? No. Not in the least.
Also, we ate mooncakes together, because it was Mid-autumn festival. We found some pineapple ones that were far superior to lotus paste.
And then there was Stake Conference, which was just great. (Here's the view from our Relief Society president's rooftop.)
Something I learned this week about New Yorkers: they all love to talk about the city they live in, and to talk about it really, really fast. Faster than any translator would ever want them to. I know, because I was sitting right next to her as she did it. (Sister Khong did an admirable job, by the way. But we are still requesting the speakers give their talks to us beforehand next time.)
Perhaps the best part of the past week, however, is the Mission Conference we had on Monday with Elder Bruce A. Carlson of the First Quorum of the Seventy. What an incredible day! He talked with us about the difference between being justified (having stopped sinning and repented), and being consecrated (actively working to do exactly what the Lord wants us to, or Alma 53:20-21). Other topics for the day included what it means to be successful (even though many of His converts fell away, I think we can all agree the Savior was successful, right? He opened His mouth and followed the Father to do what was required of Him), how to "be of good cheer" in the midst of a storm, and what it means to be a leader.
All in all, it was a great day. And a fantastic week.
Being a missionary is the best.
Love,
Sister Beer
BONUS:
So our P-day activity today was making pretzels for our Sundae Sunday night this week. This is living proof that cooking adventures can indeed happen on a mission.
Next step: dipping potato chips in chocolate. :)
Love you!
Sister Caitlin Beer
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