Well, as we all know it was General Conference this weekend! Even though I wasn't able to participate in the semi annual conference crepes, I was able to have Chicken Noodle Soup and Egg Sandwiches at 7 in the morning! It was actually pretty cool because we were able to watch General Conference Live here in Pavaiai! The first session was at 5 a.m. and the second session was at 9 a.m. so it still gave us a full day of preaching!
This conference I feel like was very straight forward and to the point. I really enjoyed M. Russell Ballard's Talk as well as Le Brand Curtis jr. I loved when M. Russell Ballard said something to the affect of If you choose not to walk with God, where will you go? For some reason I just really connected with that. It is so true though. If we aren't following God where are we going to go? Think about it. Le Brand Curtis jr. gave the talk about the Book of Mormon. As I look back before I came on my mission I realize how much I took the Book of Mormon for Granite (I think that is how you spell it). He talked about how we need to be continually reading the Book of Mormon and as we do so, our relationship with Savior will grow. Although, something he really stressed was "As soon as we start a SERIOUS Study of the Book of Mormon we will develop a closer relationship with Jesus Christ." Just opening the book and reading a few verses and then going to sleep is good. At least we are reading but, it is no where near the potential it could be if we actually seriously study the Book. I can personally testify to you all about the blessings the Book of Mormon brings. The mission has really opened my eyes to this. I know the Book of Mormon is the word of God and I KNOW that The Book of Mormon can influence our lives to become more Christ like people. I challenge you all to start a serious study of the Book of Mormon. If you aren't reading it daily, I challenge you start reading it daily. I promise that as you do so, You will see your relationship with the Savior start to grow! It was a great General Conference and I can't wait to reread the talks! I hope you all had an enjoyable conference as well! I will admit I really missed you guys this weekend but, I felt a little bit of comfort knowing that we were all watching it at the same time! We have a very special family and I am beyond blessed to have Mom and Dad as parents and the rest you of you as my Brothers and Sister. You guys have influenced me to be the person I am today and I haven't gone one day without thanking my father in heaven for the blessing you guys have been.
*STORY TIME*
Okay so this week we had Fafaga with As-hiu family. We had been told to call ahead and let them know we were coming because they have a lot of dogs. Well, for some reason we forgot to call. (Very Bad Choice) So, Elder Tiatia and I were walking up to the house and we had both picked up two big rocks just in case. Well, we were walking up to there house and we were almost to the house and there were still no dogs and for whatever reason I thought that I didn't need my rock anymore. So, I dropped it. (VERRRYYY BADD CHOICE) Literally 4 steps later and we start to here the barking. Out of no where 5 dogs come running around the corner barking coming after us! I was about to go for my rock but, before I could even make it half way back to my rock the dogs were already on us. And for some reason out here the dogs ALWAYS come after me! Four of the dogs made a half circle around me and then only one went for Elder Tiatia. Usually, the dogs here just bark out you. These dogs were literally trying to eat me. I was kicking them and hitting them with my rag but, they kept getting closer and closer. Finally the owner came out and called the main dog and they all left. As I looked over at Elder Tiatia I asked him if he was okay and he told me was and then I noticed he still had his Rock!!! Oh my gosh I was so angry haha! I was saying "Elder why didn't you through your rock! I almost Died!" haha oh my. His response "I didn't know what dog to throw it at!" I was so mad but, also I couldn't help but, laugh. Just throw the Rock!!! At least we didn't get bit! Funny/Scary story haha dang crazy times! Those dogs were very scary!
I hope you all had a eventful week! I miss you guys but, I am glad you are all doing okay! I hope the colors are super pretty! (Send some pics) Keep working hard! Like usual I am always praying for you all! I love you guys!
Elder Barton
P.s.
Elder Ping says HERRROOOOO! I MISS U A VERY MUCHD!
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