My first night here we set a baptism date with a man who's living with a part member, less active family. We're going golfing with them today. We set the baptism date with D. D's sweet though. A really spiritual guy, and wants to follow Christ in his life. He's gonna get baptized on Nov. the 2nd! The zone is really cool too. Way different than Duncan. There's 20 missionaries in the Norman metro area and, 8 outside of it. My comp, Elder Ravsten, is a stud. We get along real well.
And let's just talk about this real quick. GENERAL CONFERENCE?!?! AMAZING!!!! My goodness!! Talk about being floored! I loved loved loved it! What an incredible blessing it is to live in a day and time where we have modern day prophets and apostles. I like Elder Soares comment about meekness being a fruit of the Spirit, therefore to be meek, we must live in the spirit. So simple but so true! Also President Monson, teaching us by example that the best way to receive through troubling times, discouragement, and grief is to respond with gratitude. I learned that then helps us have the desire to draw nearer to God, rather than give in to the natural desire to be angry at Him and stay away from Him. The themes too, about strengthening families, enduring, protecting the sacred nature of womanhood, the laws of God being unchangeable, and of course missionary work stuck out to me most. How many times did we hear "NOW is the time!"? (did you catch that exclamation point? heehee) Well I love you all, keep on fighting the good fight. Live the gospel, because as we learned, that's when conversion comes. Have a blessed week!
Elder Traasdahl
"Only in Oklahoma"
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