Even though we've had absolutely no idea who anyone is in this area, tender mercies have been strewn all along the way!
There are a couple of people the Elders have been teaching on our side of the ward and luckily, we've at least been able to introduce ourselves and set up times to come back!
One lady in particular, Cindy, is super cool! She had a dear friend in a neighboring ward that has reached out to her and invited her to many church events. This member is actually the mother of LOIS, the super stellar YSA! Small world! I've already been making connections with people in this ward. Cindy invited us to dinner this upcoming week, but assured us that we wouldn't convert her. (what she doesn't know is that's the Spirit's job! ;) ) More to come on that one.
Sad news: Alexus has dropped off the face of the earth. She texted last week and said that she's been so confused by things and that's why she's been distant recently. We've tried to reach out, but have gotten no responses. It's so sad because she has so much promise and she KNOWS this is right. Satan just seems to have a hold of her right now :/
The trio life has been good this week! This past week has been complete pandemonium, but what's new in missionary life?
Here's a little something about my new companion. Sister Steele is from Kaysville, Utah, and she's been out about 5 months.She signs, so she's been teaching me words here and there! I've always wanted to learn sign language, so this is an awesome opportunity!
This past weekend was General Conference! We watched a session at the church, with the YSA ward, and then spent Sunday at the Days' home! It was awesome! Watching Conference as a missionary is probably as good as it gets! Because we're already on this high, spiritual level, and Conference just ramps it up! I went into Conference with questions and BOY did they get answered! I'm so grateful to live at a time when the restored gospel is on the earth! I loved the focus on BECOMING a disciple and the focus on doing those "little things" to keep our feet on the covenant path. Also, a few talks mentioned how we just need to forgive people in the church and get over it. My mission has really taught me that well! Life is way too short to worry about drama and harbor unwanted feelings. It's so much more enjoyable to live life free of ALL the extra baggage!
My favorite talk was probably Elder Rasband's, about fear! I'm notorious for being a worry wart and doubting things a lot. That talk especially spoke to me and helped strengthen me to finish my mission strong! Being in a new area with a new companion can most definitely be overwhelming, but trusting in the Lord is where it's at!
I'm so excited to continue to study and apply the talks from this past conference.
Today has been exhausting and that's about all I've got! I get to meet my "granddaughter" tomorrow and I'm so very excited!
Love you all! Thanks for the prayers and uplifting emails!
Sister Burton
2500 N. Bristol St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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| It RAINED...for like 3 minutes, but it rained! |
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| Tabling...my favorite thing in the world!!! |
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| Mary, our favorite Tongan, got us matching Pule tahas(traditional tongan dresses). |
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| To which we said...we are officially Tongan. Here's the proof! |
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| Mary |
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| Maeve hosted the Women's Session of Conference at her apartment. She's doing so well! |
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| Pie at the Days after the Women's Session! |
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| Cassity went to Salt Lake for Conference and met my sister, Jamie! My worlds have collided!!! |
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| Farewell picture with the Days, but I'll be back:) |
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