Short but sweet.

The Bristol Stake Presidency photo bombing a YSA selfie!

After two posts last week I am kind of at a loss for words for this week. For those of you who read this regularly I will try to be inspiring!

The end of last week involved Institute class Thursday night, going to see the movie ‘The Book Thief’ on Friday. Saturday morning the missionaries taught Fran in our home. I got to spend time on SKYPE both Saturday and Sunday with family wishing me Happy Birthday. Sunday evening in FHE we were able to listen to Sister Burton’s CES talk. It was very good. If you get a chance it is on the Church’s web site.

Monday was a day for catch up and rest since Bill has a little cold. I did have a hair appointment. Tuesday we were able to do flat inspections for two flats. We first went to Downend to see Sister Moangare and Sister Nenadovic. They had worked very hard you could tell. The flat is very old and has served missionaries for about 10 years. I was so pleased with how nice they made it look. The best part was to see how proud they were of their hard work! Next we went to Bath. Sister Steffensen and Sister Karyan also live in a very old flat. They have kept it so homey and comfortable. It is sweet to get to visit with them and feel their enthusiasm and dedication.

District meeting was in the morning Wednesday. It is difficult to explain how enjoyable that experience is. To watch these very young, enthusiastic missionaries follow the priesthood order and conduct a meeting every bit as effective as Ward Council meetings I have been in my life.

Institute tonight covers the beautiful account of the Savior as he visits the American continent after his resurrection! Only 45 min for the lesson certainly will not do it justice. If any of you reading this have a minute today to just read 3 Nephi chapter 17 it will lift your spirits and brings perspective to life!

Some days are filled with joy and some days are mundane, all are a part of this mortal life. If we remember to keep and eternal perspective and remember that no matter what our challenges are we shouted for joy when the great plan of happiness was presented to us and given the opportunity to come to earth.