Elder Uceda

This week was pretty great because Elder Uceda came and gave us a multi-zone training to all the missionaries in Huancayo. In total the training lasted 9 hours, including the essential Sister-Henderson-Brownies and  KFC breaks. He addressed many topics, but mostly he spoke about the recent changes in missionary work. That the Presidency needs us to focus less on baptizing and more on converting, helping transition to member-life, and strengthening the ward's families. The Spirit's presence was very strong in the meeting, and we all left with a new energy for the work. The thing he said that stood our to me the most, was that we should look to the Apostles and Presidency as our example in how we teach. I've made it a goal of mine to study and apply the way Richard G. Scott teaches to my own teaching. He has recently become one of my favorite speakers.

Last P-day, me and  my companion walked around all day in the downtown area.

We discovered that banana-chocolate-chip ice cream is the absolute best of flavors.

We also discovered that all the cool stores are in the mall that is against mission rules to enter. Phooey. Nevertheless I found Ranch dressing and I am happy about that.

Also, I gave a talk on missionary work yesterday. It went well. it reminded me of how thankful and fortunate I am to have seen some good friends of mine make the choice to be baptized (Maggie and Alisia). I think it's given me a special perspective and more personal connection and appreciation for this work.

Scripture of the week: 1 Cor. 1:10-27 (God's wisdom is infinitely greater than our own)

This is a cow that I found flying through Tambo the other day.