October 22, 2012

Dear Family
I'm trying to think where to start. Pretty sure this is the hardest part when it comes to writing is just starting.

At the beginning of the week we were able to contact a former investigators. One in particular is named Jackie Skincoff. She had been taught by some missionaries a couple of years ago so sister Luker and i decided to start with her. She is a sweet older woman, she's Jewish but is open to meeting with us. She didn't let us in at the moment because she was battling a virus so she we talked through her screen door. She told us to try back in a week or two so we're planning on stopping by her home towards the latter end of the week.
That night after visiting with Jakie we went to try an old referral. There was a note that said the address wasn't correct but we wanted to make sure. Its true, the address is incorrect. There wasn't a house there, but we did find someone on the way there. As we were walking we stopped to talk with a young family who were out on their porch enjoying the sweet fall air. We shared with the mother a short message of the plan of Salvation gave gave her a pamphlet to read then asked if we could return and share more on this topic. She was a little hesitant, but told us we could come by the following tuesday night.

Wednesday was spent in Mexico, MO. (Nothing like the actual country Mexico). We drove up Tuesday night and spent all day Wednesday helping sister Pedersen and Silvers in their area. Sister Pedersen and i were able to contact an investigator and share a little message before she had to run out the door. And then when i was teamed up with sister Silvers we spent a lot of time driving back and forth from different houses trying to contact potentials and La's.

Thursday were blessed in finding another new investigator. Her name is Gabreile. She works in Seattle,WA at the university doing research for a cure for breast cancer. How cool is that? She self referred herself because she wants religion in her life. We were able to share a message about the book of Mormon and its importance. We have an appointment with tomorrow night and I'm really excited about it. She seems really solid.

Saturday we had a mini blitz. Some of the elders from our district came and helped work our area.

Sunday was our stake conference. (We had primary prgram the week before general conference) The messages were really good. They called some people from the audience to come up and share their testimonies and the thoughts that were on their minds. One young man they called had just turned 16 and shared that he was thinking of the girl he likes. He asked her to a school dance and then had started receiving a lot of pressure from friends to steady date her. He shared a very powerful testimony of the for the strength of youth and ho he knows we are not suppose to steady date until we are looking for a spouse. The spirit was very strong during the entire meeting and brought tears to my eyes. I can see how the lord has and is preparing his children for these last days.

I have also seen how important it is to make sure we are following and honoring the Lord's will. I know that when we are humble and accept his will for us we are so much happier.



sister salmon