Hey all!
What a week! The weather is changing here in San Luis and it's pretty nice out. It's getting cooler,
especially in the mornings and evenings and it's lovely. :)
On Friday we had a meeting in Tijuana for all the trainers and trainees, so we traveled on Thursday afternoon, stayed the night with some of the missionaries in Tijuana (with Hermana Urbina, my MTC companion :) ) and went to the meeting on Friday morning. It was a fun little trip, though the traveling was kinda tiring. It's about a four hour bus ride. I enjoyed the meeting we had and all that we learned from Presidente Garcia, the assistants and other missionaries, and we came back even more excited to work diligently and see miracles. Also in this trip we stopped by the mission office and I got my package from home. Thanks so much mom! :)
Our investigators are doing well. A and C came to church and are doing well, and preparing for their baptisms soon. K and M also came, and it was so great to see them there! They still haven't been able to set a date for their wedding, but we're working on that. K is progressing well in the gospel and is a great example and help for Manuel. I love them a lot.
S and J didn't make it to church, but they are doing all right and said they'll come next week.
I loved the Womens Conference on Saturday. I loved what Sister Neill F. Marriott said about being a light to others, and I especially loved President Uchtdorf's talk. I LOVED what he said about our blessings and the rain. Such a beautiful metaphor, especially for this Oregon girl ;) but it's so true. It's always raining blessings, but usually it's our fears or our doubts that are that umbrella that keep us from receiving them. And since I've always thought umbrellas were unecessary, let's get rid of them so we can receive all the blessing the Lord pours down on us! :)
I am so excited for General Conference and for all that we will learn from our prophet and leaders and the answers and help we will receive! It's the best! Be sure to tell me what you like best next week. :)
Have a fantastic week! Come what may and love it! Love, Hermana Serena Loveland
On the bus trip to Tijuana - with Elder Ivins and Elder Hernandez as well.
With Elder Valenzuela
A family home evening we had last week
