"Cleave to your Covenants"

I absolutely LOVED the women's broadcast! I really thought it was interesting and wonderful the emphasis they placed on the covenants we made and are making, something we definitely all can relate to and work on! I was so excited the whole week, and conference? Don't even get me started, it's like Christmas up in here! Mom, there was was a grandma, mom and daughter all in our ward that came and it made me think of you, Kali and Tayler (except not Tayler I guess!) and how we all could've gone together!! In a bit:) I possibly did get a little bit teary eyed, it's ok, it was a good teary eyed, Winnie the Pooh says it best, "How lucky I am to have someone that makes saying goodbye so hard."  To expound on that a bit:

This past week I have been wondering why in the world I have been so extremely lucky my whole life, growing up in the Gospel, having a healthy, stable family life and childhood, the knowledge and lifestyle the Gospel brings is what everyone deserves and I do not understand why I am one of the lucky ones , you know?  Mandie has had some people from her past pop up this week and they are trying very hard to ruin her life, and everything she's working for. The same night we saw Mandie we went to visit a less-active, Ratesha, who asked us to go take her to visit her boyfriend who's in jail. . . agian. These two girls deserved lovely family situations, the Gospel, confidence, knowledge, people treating them like daughters of God just as much as me or anyone else. I wish I could give it to them so badly, I wish I could fix the many messes! Anyway, I see so many situations here that make me realize over and over and OVER, just how blessed I am to have the Gospel. We are all so blessed, I want to share this message of perfect happiness with everyone that's hurting and broken. Well we all are actually, just in different ways. I'm in the right place, we all are! We all can share, and as we come unto Christ ourselves our desire to bring His other children to Him will increase! (Mark 4:19)

Street contacting is the hardest thing for me right? Well the other day, I kept passing up opportunities (bad!) but kept praying that Heavenly Father would help me and He did! I learned that's it's easier to just be myself and ask funny, questions, rather than try and be a "missionary." These are the ones that I came up with, no  joke: Hey do you know where that stairway leads to? Led to a lovely, long conversation fyi. Another one:" if you were a missionary and you were trying to start a conversation what would you ask people?" This guy was a pastor from England, gave some legit answers and then began to walk away. . . oh no you don't! I asked him his own question and we had a great conversation! This experience was eye-opening! I just need to be myself and Heavenly Father will be able to work through me so much more effectively! 

My testimony that Heavenly Father is so aware of us and our righteous desires is growing every day. I've had some very specific questions and He has answered them to the T through so many people. The Atonement is something I've been praying about and wanted to KNOW for lots of years, Haha, silly me:) But, I am learning about it every day:)

I want you all to know that I know that the scriptures will give us an eternal perspective on life. Studying them every single day will bring and new peace and happiness into your life, I promise that, it's absolutely the coolest thing.

Krey man: good job on your piano festival, champion!! Coltran buddy, I wish I could've been there for you band concert! Kali, I wish I could've gone to the broadcast with you and Mom! Did you like it?? Tayler!! I better hear all about Tour!! Dad, did you get my letter last week? I haven't read your e-mail yet, you might mention it:) Wow, so much excitement^  I love you guys!! Can't wait to hear from you next week and get your letters some time this week!:)

Love,

Sister Ventura Alma 25:16