April General Conference we had the humbling experience of sustaining our new prophet, Russell M. Nelson. He is such a humble and loving man. He is close to the Lord in all he does and says.
Conference was amazing with all the announcements and teachings. We can all become closer to the Lord as we learn to minister the way the Savior did.
The first week of April was one spiritual experience after another. General Conference was such a great start to the week. April 4-6 we had a Mission Tour/Zone Conference. We had S. Gifford Nielsen and his wife, Wendy, visit with us and teach all of the missionaries. Wednesday evening, most of the senior missionary couples were able to come and have dinner with them and listen to some amazing experiences. As Elder Nielsen spoke of Conference, he said that more is to come. Elder Nielsen taught the missionaries to set goals and plans on how to achieve their goals. He also taught the Plan of Salvation and showed it as a Plan of Love. Sister Nielsen reminded everyone to remember "who you are and whose you are." We are sons and daughters of a Heavenly Father and a Heavenly Mother.
Saturday, April 7th, was our annual Relief Society party. We had a joint party with our ward, Heart Lake Ward, and Brampton Ward. The theme was the Temple. We had a delicious meal followed by an activity of painting a picture of the Toronto Temple. My efforts in painting left much to be desired. It was a fun evening.
Monday, April 8th, we had our Senior FHE in our building. It was at Elder and Sister Anderson's apartment. We all shared thought from General Conference. It was a spiritual time and a fun time to socialize.
Friday evening as we were leaving to meet Elder and Sister Donnelly for dinner, our garage door would not open. We called them to pick us up. We do not like apartment living some days.
Friday night (Apr 13) through Sunday night, an ice storm hit most of southern Ontario, including Brampton. Church was cancelled on Sunday due to very icy roads and a thick layer of ice every where. We had fun watching out our window as a few brave cars tried to leave our parking area. Saturday night, I phoned all the senior couples in our building to plan a short meeting in Elder and Sister Card's apartment on Sunday afternoon. We shared more about General Conference and also what we learned at our Mission Tour with Elder and Sister Nielsen. Sister Card made some delicious cinnamon buns and brownies for treats.
Monday morning, shortly before we left for the Mission Office, our parking area had most of the ice plowed away so cars to move.
When we got to the Mission Office, it was like a huge skating arena. They were just starting to plow there. We had to wait about 15 - 20 minutes before we could get in and park.
Today, we were asked to help in the Family History Centre for a Stake Youth Activity. There were lots there and it was fun to help them. Some were doing research on their family lines and others were indexing. It was also fun to see them work together and help each other. It ended with a nice lunch brought in from the Mandarin, our favorite Chinese food restaurant.
The last couple of days have been warmer and sunnier. I think that spring is finally here.
We are so enjoying serving a mission for our Father in Heaven. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is true. He loves you!
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