I'm sure you've all seen that we're getting hit with some nice summer weather! I can't complain! This week was awesome! We've been talking with tons of people. In our mission, each companionship is expected to have at least 20 meaningful gospel conversations each day (a gospel principle taught, a testimony shared, and an invitation left) for a total of at least 140 each week. We report that number each week to President in our weekly email. Last week, we had 189 and he actually called us during the week and we had a good little chat haha. He is such a stud. We had 201 this past week. We still haven't seen a lot of improvement with new people to teach, but I'm sure it will come!
That conference was super good! I was real impressed with all of the talks. FEAR NOT. I loved that. In my studies this morning, I came across this scripture in Doctrine and Covenants 38:30, "I tell you these things because of your prayers; wherefore, treasure up wisdom in your bosoms, lest the wickedness of men reveal these things unto you by their wickedness, in a manner which shall speak in your ears with a voice louder than that which shall shake the earth; but if ye are prepared ye shall not fear." That last line though! "...but if ye are prepared ye shall not fear." So much of that counsel, I felt, was to help keep us focused on the most important things to keep us on the straight and narrow. It's sad to hear about people losing their way when the Gospel offers so much safety. I hope we'll be able to get the text of those talks soon so I can study them again. Good stuff!
German Cuello is doing good. We taught him some of the commandments this week and did well in accepting to live them. We're going to try to get him to the Visitor's Center this weekend to fortify him for the 28th. Keep him in your prayers! Satan always works super hard the last couple weeks before baptism. We met a guy this week who said he's run in about 270 marathons throughout his life. I couldn't believe it! He said he didn't know the exact number because he's never run a marathon for sport, just for exercise haha. I did get the birthday card, Mom! Thanks so much! I got it last Monday after I emailed, so that's why I didn't get the chance to mention it. You're the best! Dad, I didn't get the chance to send the pictures to you, but I'll get it off today or tomorrow.
I realized that I had been slacking at smiling at everyone, so I recommitted myself and have my companion keeping me accountable. It's funny to see how hard people will try to not smile. It's tough not to smile when someone else is smiling and happy right in your face haha. Kill 'em with kindness!
This work is the best! The mission is the greatest experience. Please keep us in your prayers and pray for the hearts of the people here to be softened. We ran into a lot of hard hearts this week haha. But I know the elect are out there, we've just got to find them! I love you all so much. Make it the best week yet!
Elder Reynolds
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