One of my favorite things about Sunday is being able to walk up around the temple. Yes it was snowing but we decided as a district that we wanted to go up there anyway. We have a couple of elders that haven't been around snow that much and you could totally tell. Elder Porter was the funniest. He is from Southern California. Every chance he got he was throwing snowballs. Then while we were walking around he decided he wanted to roll in the snow. Mind you there was only like 1/4 of an inch on the ground. He trekked to the top of the hill and proceeded to roll down in he suit. It was the funniest thing. Then there was elder Dunn from England followed and rolled down the hill as well, then decided to make a snow angel. what he didn't realize was that he did it right in the flower bed...oops.
I'm so excited for Conference the next two days!!! I was reading in Mosiah 2 when all the people gather to listen to kind Benjamin. I couldn't help but compare it to General Conference. The people were all so excited to listen to the words of their prophet. they gathered as families and prayed, fasted and went with an open heart waiting to hear the words of God. I know that if we will do the same for conference this weekend we will all be blessed, and will receive answers and guidance to our questions.
I love Sunday Firesides. This week we had the chance of hearing from Brother Swanson from the Church missionary services. He Shared something that I thought was really cool. He told us that when we are listening to speakers and taking notes we need to listen to write down what the spirit tells us not try and write word for word what the speaker is saying. I have tried that this week in our various meetings and The spirit really gives direction through the speakers words.

MTC

Jenni entered the MTC yesterday. There were a few tears but they were tears of joy not sorrow. Jenni is ready to serve her Heavenly Father and has prepared well. She was ready to be finished with the good-byes and move on. Going to the MTC was a special experience and the spirit was so strong; you have no doubts that the missionaries are being watched over and protected there and that angels are truly helping to prepare them for the mission field.
I will update this blog each week with news that Jenni sends.

Sister Mathieu

Sister Aurore Mathieu & Jenni

We went to St. George last weekend and met this sister missionary who is serving in the Visitors Center by the temple. Sister Mathieu is from France, the same mission Jenni is going to. Jenni visited with her and was able to get some information about her family and where they live; if she is ever in their area she will look them up.

How awesome to visit someone from where she is going to serve. Sister Mathieu also took Jenni's information and said she would find her when she returns to France in a year. It was neat for both of them to share some time together.

Sister Mathieu told Kortnee and I to go back and see her again and she would bring pictures to show us of her family and the country where she is from. She is a special sister.