So general conference was so freaking cool! :) I loved it!!! I really was spiritually fed and then some. haha I loved every talk! I dont think that there was one talk that in some way didnt apply to me and my life. It really was like the lord was speaking directly to me. I know that tons of the words that were said were meant specifically for me. I love this gospel so very much. I have, out here on the mission, developed a love for this gospel that is so deep that nothing else could ever compare. I know that the savior lives. I know that he is our redeemer and our example. He didnt just suffer for us, but he lived and still lives for everyone of the habitants that fill this glorious earth. I am a child of god. I know that I have a father in heaven. I know it. I know that once upon a time he taught me all I know now, ¨on his knee¨. He loves me. He loves you. The love of the omnipotent,omniscient, ever-lasting god is extended to mere humans such as us. Though it may seem we are as specks of dust to him, truly we are much more. He knows us personally as to be able to know how to help us in all our trials. All I can say is that if you didnt see the conference, WATCH IT!!! It is god talking directly to us!! There are millions of people who go about their daily lives, in darkness, lost. They dont have the truth, the help, the pure love of god, because, ¨they know not where to find it.¨ You/we have the chance and blessing and privilege to see and hear and receive guidance for a man called from god! It is something that people only dream about. I love this gospel. I know it is the only way back to our loving father and heaven.
Well, as you can see.... I loved conference. I think it is really cool how we get the chance to listen to prophets of god. I love the things that the lord has waiting for us. I know that he loves me and he loves all of his kids. I know that this church is so true. It is not only factually true, but more important you can feel it is true. The facts come to be second rate to the feelings that we will have. So this week was really interesting. We found tons of people and we are really excited to work this week. I am so stoked to help all of these people enter into the covenants of the lord. I know that not all will accept, but I know that those who do will be eternally grateful. I am a little worried about one of our investigators. His name is gabriel. He is SO cool. He wants to serve a mission and do tons of things in the church. He understands the gospel alot better than most of the members. He is progressing so well, but he smokes and he is having a really hard time quiting. Pray for him because he has a date for this Saturday to get baptized. I am super excited and hope it all works out. I know that the lord will strengthen him. So this week was really fun. Finally I got money in my missionary funds. haha I was so broke. I did alot of traveling and family home evenings in my last sector so I lost alot of my money to that haha but now I have some. That is why I have so little in my account. I had to take some out to travel. It is like 3 or 4 bucks to travel and we do it like 3 or 4 times a week haha but you would love my comp mom. He is super obedient and we are doing so well together. We are going to become celestial missionaries. It is a thing that we have out here. I am sure you can imagine what it consists of. haha !!
I am excited to receive that package. If you could send me some contact solution that would help alot as well. I think other than that though I am good for now. Can you believe how fast this week went by. So mom what is your conversion story!? Because not all of your family are members. Actually who are not members in your family.?! Is rayvn baptized?! Is chris!? Who hasnt received these ordinances!? In family that has passed away?! So also when you send that package please send that pin drive. I need one really bad or I cant take anymore pictures haha Well I got to go. I love you so much. Watch the talk from holland from priesthood session. IT WAS AMAZING!!! I love that man so much he is just pure power. I love it. It is obvious to see that he is an apostle of god. Much love.
Dad,
Hey dad I loved the advice that you gave me. Thank you so much I will try to apply that. It is just a little difficult because they dont function in the same way down here in chile as they do up there in the states. haha But I am really confident and excited to get working here. So I loved conference! It was amazing I really wish Anthony would have went and saw it.!! I loved the talk that Holland gave in priesthood. I also loved the talk by Packard and also monson and one that I like was Carl b cook. I think that is his name. I loved conference! It was sad to see that not many people came here to the conference. I think there was about 300 or 400 at the very very most from 4 or 5 wards. It made me really sad to realize that the words of the lord mean so little to some people. I know that personally I needed every second of that lesson. I forget how long you worked in the bishopric. How was that for you!? Did you like it?! I know that the missionary is and should be the same as the wards work, but the missionary work is the last thing that the focus on. It is only because everything else is so disorganized. I am trying to help them reorganize everything and be self-reliant, because they depend on us to do EVERYTHING. I was even told to go to the bank and deposit the tithing and fast offerings. When I didnt have time to go and do it the secretary got very upset with me. To the point he was yelling at me. I didnt yell back, but I think I lost my temper a little. I was going to do it, but we were to busy helping and teaching and when I thought we would have time. The time seemed to disappear. So yeah I was there to say sorry and apologize and he just would have nothing to do with me. He got unnecessarily upset with me. I thought it was ridiculous and was like look if you want to talk to me like a man talk to me but you shouldn't yell at a missionary or anyone at all. I am willing to talk to you but not like this. I already fill bad for not doing what I said, but I have to complete my calling first and then I can help others complete theirs. I need to focus on the most important work though. I really did feel so bad after. I could feel the spirit leave me in those minutes and it really hurt me. I spent many minutes asking the lord for forgiveness and seeking his spirit. After a while I could finally feel it. He is still mad at me haha but I even have been to him after saying sorry for how I reacted. I dont know what else to do. But oh well. I just need to follow the spirit like you said. So I have been reading the book of mormon over again and I am just loving every second of it. I dont get enough I am so sad that we only have an hour of personal study. haha I want more! ;) Well dad I think that is it for today. I love you so much and hope you have a great week. I will talk to you later.
Love Elder Brown
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