The Singing Sister Missionary: Life in Central America : Holey Umbrella and General Conference in English From Panama

This week´s post is going to be kind of short...I apologize in advance. So. General Conference. I have never been so inspired and eager to hear more before. The Sunday morning session was absolutely beautiful. I am so grateful for the incredible blessing we have of a latter day prophet, apostles, and general authority who seek counsel of the Lord to share with us precious words of wisdom and comfort. I got to watch it in English, which was a blessing in and of itself. I also become ridiculously excited when there was footage of my home away from home, el Mexico CCM! Wasn´t it beautiful? I encourage you to watch parts of General Conference when it shows up on lds.org...one of more talks will undoubtedly apply to you, whether you are a member of the church or not. The general authorities recieve counsel that applies to every single living person, not just those who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Just the same as Heavenly Father truly loves all of His children, not just those who are going to church on Sunday. As each day comes to a close, I am filled with more and more love for God´s children, por mi hermanos. I am becoming more humbled through each new situation, become less and less embarrassed as the role of a missionary truly settles in, and feel the love of my Savior more and more as I turn to Him, the Holy Ghost, and our Heavenly Father for guidance. I am filled with hope, charity, and love as I go through my day. Not every moment is perfect...I used an umbrella with holes in it last week. But each piece of every day calculates into what is truly a life changing experience. I am learning so much about myself, how much I am capable of, how much power I have through the Savior. I am learning more about people, families, the simple pleasures in life, and the joys of meeting new people and sharing the message of Jesus Christ. I am so blessed. There are so many things I want to say to back up these things that I am saying...but I truly am blessed. I know that the message we share every day is true. I know that we have a Heavenly Father who loves us. I am so happy to have this knowledge to share with others. As of last night, my companion and I have 19 people who have a desire to be baptized...and I know its not because of us. Its because of the Spirit manifesting the truth of our Savior´s love, and our Heavenly Father´s love and watchful eye.

Guys, 18 months just isn´t long enough.

Con amor, Hna. Scott

Hermana Rodas and Hermana Scott