April 14, 2013

APRIL 19th is temple dayyyy!

Ma chère famille, 

GENERAL CONFERENCE WAS SOOO GOOD!! And you are all crazies. I can't believe not one of you said ANYTHING about MY BYU singing at conference. Seriously. Let me give you a visual. We're sitting in the salle pour la société de secours,Relief Society room and they announce that BYU is singing. And then I start kinda freaking out. And then they start panning around, and I realize that I know like EVERY SINGLE ONE of the people sitting on the stand. And then I started mildly hyperventilating. Elder Hosea was sitting right behind me and he was like, "is that your choir?" And I was like, "yeppp." And Soeur Lamb was sitting next to me and trying to help me not freak out. I was actually wondering what choir they used, but I think it was just the gang... Cause I say people from every single choir. Including Hillary Jones, who I sat next to in women's chorus, and I probably woulda been right there. It was weird to watch. But cool at the same time. And then when they did Dr. Stalhli's 6/8 arrangement of More Holiness Give Me, I was like, "I've SUNG THISSS." It was weird. But cool. And kinda surreal to be watching. But! I did love it. And hopefully pup and I will have a chance when we get back. On verra bien.We'll see! Oh! But, all the missionaries in New Cal were STOKED to see Frere Sybrowsky, (My MTC teacher,) cause he's in Men's Chorus and everyone was like Frere Sybrowsky! hah. It's just funny. Cause I even just got a letter from one of my friend's in Men's Chorus, and he said nothing about it. I was so surprised! And happy. Bien sur. Of course. But! I know that I'm supposed to be here right now, so I'm happy!

This week was good. The highlight was conference for sure. I LOVED it. I wrote a few questions before conference started, and I knew it was gonna be a good conference, because all of my questions were answered after the first session. But! It just got better and better after that. I LOVED all the talks, but I loved how a lot of them were on obedience and faith. It seemed like this conference theme was keeping the commandments and obedience. It was great! I lovedd Elder Perry's talk. "Obedience to law is liberty." That is such a truth. And President Monson's was good too. I still love fire :]  I thought of Jack during Elder Uchtdorf's talk. And Elder Holland's was a big answer to my questions. So was the 70's talk. The one that Pup talked about on forgiveness. Ah they were all sooo good! I didn't want it to end. 

Also this week, in the pics. That's french toast. I made that for us one morning this week. It was delish. The catch? Syrup and powder sugar do not exist here. It was a bummer... But, we ate it with jam, and it was good. The second picture was taken when Soeur Lamb and I were helping Soeur Hotere, a member, set up for Jessica's baby shower, an inactive member. And! Don't worry, I'm still as OCD as always... But seriously. Quelle honteWhat a shame.. Soeur Hotere, who speaks perfect french and english, was like, "Someone's a perfectionist" as I was doing this plate. It was pretty. And the last. The bridge of death! That's what we cross twice or three times a week to do to Riviere Sallee to do internet, church, and district meeting. Le meilleur.The best. It's kinda sketch. But we've gotten pretty good at it. J'aime biennn! I luh it a lot!

We did lots of service again this week. Cours d'anglais and desherb-ing.English lessons and weeding. I will be the master at that when I get home. We went to a members house, and pulled out weeds that were taller than me. I felt super strong. 

Also, It's my birthday this week!! Your birthday gift to me? Go to the temple. Sérieusement.Seriously.  There is not a temple within a thousand miles of me, and I always went on my birthday. Well, for the last three years, since I've been in Utah, but it's a tradish, quoi.what (not sure what she's getting at...or if this is correct grammar...?) Last year, I went with Becs and Laura!! My two married friends now!! And it was great. So, if you get a chance, go to the temple. Parce qu'il me manque. Plus que je peux dire.  Because I miss it, more than I can say.

And! Invitation of the week! Mosiah 26:33. The Lord has just talked to Alma, and what does he do? he WRITES THEM DOWN. This has always been a struggle for me. But! I've been doing this for the last two weeks! Taking a piece of paper with me when I say my night prayer and writing down revelation. And writing down what I receive during personal study in my journal too. It's the best! I am a big fan. So. Faites-le.  Do it.  Cause it's the best!

Anyways, I love you all! Thanks for your love and support! You are the best! Have a good week! 

L'evangile est vrai!

Love, Soeur Santos