Execute Week 66!

Hello there,
I’ve been waiting for this week to have that as the title since basically I got back haha. It’s a Star Wars quote (well change week for order but you get the idea). Anyways this week has been overall chill but have had some very stressful moments. So I guess first as far as lessons go, we unfortunately didn’t have many, between canceled lessons and General Conference we haven’t had as much time, and I’m just kinda exhausted.

Tuesday we had a fun social media training where we through wet cotton balls at the board for points for challenges, and the senior comp team won, so I got a crown. Yeah, I guess the biggest things this week happened starting Wednesday. We had district council, the last one for the transfer and we discussed having a mighty change of heart. Right as we got up to our room our phone rings, and it was President Auna. He asked to speak to me privately and asked me to be a zone leader. Honestly I don’t feel ready for it. It’s a big responsibility, and I’ve had a rough last transfer mentally speaking and I just don’t know if I have the strength to do it. I know that the Lord qualifies those who He calls and gives them strength, so I’m praying for that. Being zone leader though means I pretty much already know who my companion will be and my area, because Elder Edwards and Elder Durbano are currently the only Spanish Zone Leaders and are in Seattle. Elder Durbano has been there for five transfers now and Elder Edwards for three so I think I’ll be with Elder Edwards. But we are loosing the Bothell zone to Seattle and zones might be reorganized soon and could switch stuff up.

Then Thursday was my exchange with Elder Hatch one of the zone leaders. It was good. I learned a lot and well Elder Hatch knew I was struggling and asked how things were going and I said fine and then said really and asked some specific questions and it all came out about being sworn at, some elders in the district just disregarding most rules and all of it. He said either I call or he calls President Auna. So I called because Elder Hatch doesn’t have the full story and so President and I had an hour and a half conversation on how to help and deal with the situation. He said to just keep doing the best I can with it all. I’m just glad to know President Auna is aware and is going to do his best to help the Elders with what I told him. I’m also relieved to know I’ll be moving on because I am sick of being belittled and called names when I open my mouth about things. This last transfer has destroyed me mentally and I’m glad it’s done. With Elder Edwards I won’t have to worry about obedience or a desire to serve, maybe other small things but not the mission as a whole which will be such a blessing.

Friday was good Jadid and I fought with lightsabers that he has and it was a blast. And then at like 10 Friday night we get a call that we’re going to be white washed (meaning both missionaries were being moved).

Saturday and Sunday was General Conference which I could write on and on about what I learned but it’s best if you just watch it for yourself. I’d say the biggest things are our responsibilities to help the weak and troubled ones with Christlike love, which I still am needing much improvement there. Also Families and Temples are so important. The goal is to get every member family to the temple to be sealed and to strengthen the home.

Then last night we said goodbye to Jadid who was like here but this on and I put on some Jedi Robes and got pictures, he offered the whole outfit because he doesn’t want it anymore, and I was like I don’t think I’ll ever use it, but the one time was super fun and I totally geeked out.

Questions –
What are some of your impressions from General Conference? – Another thing was Elder Bednar and how we should teach principles and not specific view points

Favorite talks? – President Nelson and Elder Bednar

Themes? – Family, Temples and Kindness

Personal feelings?- REALLY Good

What service were you involved in this week? – We helped the food bank on Saturday in between conference and all of us wore the tye die we made last Pday

How have you felt the hand of the Lord in your life this week? – I felt it in the peace I was able to feel at conference because for the last few nights I have been restless and can’t sleep. Like up til 2 reading scriptures and no sleep will come until I basically drop asleep

Share a strength or something you appreciate about your companion. – He made me a burger on Friday