Difficulties Stretch

4/30/12 This week was good. The difficulties have really stretched us to go outside of our comfort zones. We have been going to members home and doing referral activites with them and trying to help em with the missionary efforts. We have tried to avoid tracting because we find, teach and drop. We went to this cool national guard park called - Coonskin Park (thats what I am talkin about) and went talking to people there. There was a little pond with some guys fishing so we spent some good time talking with them. The same principle with sharing the gospel on a ski lift of airplane, a fisherman isn't likely to leave his hole. It was kind of fun.   We had 2 full day meeting this week too. They were mission wide leadership meetings so all the Distrcit and Zone leaders came up, so we spent a night in the mission home with all the Zone Leaders, it was a good time. The meeting was focused on conversion. Somewhat changing the culture from, have they stopped smoking for 2 weeks, to are they converted to the word of wisdom. It was a good meeting.   Our good buddy Fred is in the hospice house for the weekend. He goes up there once a month, but it for people dying. We aren't sure how he is really doing, but his last request is to join the church, so we are working towards that.   Thank you for sending out my line of authority. We taught Sister Dorsey on Friday night and we had to explain the priesthood to her, as well as President suggested we all carry it with us. We went thru explaining how Nephi was rebaptized, but she is still isn't ready to make the commitment. I love you all and appreciate your support in this time of my mission. Endurance is a true principle ;). The Pizza was delicious. I will probably be calling in the late afternoon probably around 4 my time.   Love you ELder D