New P-Day = Quick Update!

Me and Sister Weng getting ready to face the general conference crowds Sunday morning.

I have a new P-day for this week so I will give a full report on Thursday. I only have a few minutes today because I have to run some errands with the AP's and my zone leader.  So here is a quick update...

 

General Conference is over and I feel like my body is going to break! We were on the square from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the past two days. There were so many people.. I could not believe my eyes. It was so much fun though! Sister Weng and I were able to attend the second session on Saturday! Who watched it? I hope everyone was able to watch that session because it was so uplifting! So what did everyone think of Elder Holland's talk? It was incredible. I love him!  He always tackles those topics that most people don't typically speak on or may not know how to address... I felt like his message was what a lot of people needed to hear right now, especially a lot of missionaries.

It was so amazing to be able to be at General Conference and watch the talks in person.  I just love all of the wonderful members who came from all different places just so that they could hear the prophet's message!

While the Saturday morning and Sunday sessions were going on Sister Weng and I were at the Square visiting with investigators and members of the church.  I met an awesome man from Africa who loved his experience here and asked me to contact several of his friends back home and share the gospel with them.

Most of the church members seem annoyed with the Temple Square missionaries because they are so hesitant to give us referrals.  But everyone needs to know that the Temple Square mission is truly inspired by Heavely Father.  We serve an important purpose in the Lord's missionary work and as you heard during the General Conference talks, missionary work needs to progress!  As a missionary, it is so intimidating to ask for referrals but it is what we are asked to do and the referrals we get lead to so many baptisms.  We are here representing Jesus Christ and his work is so important so when you come to visit Temple Square, remember that and be good to the sisters who come up and talk to you. :)
 

We knew the weekend would be busy and no one was sure if we would have time to eat anything besides breakfast and we were all concerned about having the energy to keep going.  But one of the counselers in our mission presidency, President Seppi, has an AMAZING ward! They sacrificed their time to cook and provide us with all three meals for the whole weekend so that we could hurry and grab our food and go! The food was great and since I am really emotional all the time these days, I cried every time I got some food because it meant so much to see all the effort they were putting into taking care of us.  It made us feel so appreciated.  It was one of the nicest things anyone has ever done for us!

We met some incredible people! I had great conversations with people from all walks of life and I loved getting to know them and hearing their testimonies and conversion stories! What an incredible weekend to be serving at Temple Square!

Today is a very sad day because it's my last day to serve with Sister Weng. She goes back to Missouri tomorrow morning to finish her mission.  Then in February she goes home to Taiwan.  I feel like I am losing a sister.  But the good news is she was accepted into BYU and will be returning to Provo next fall.  She promised to come to Temple Square and see me.  She is an amazing person! She has taught me so much. She is tough and loving all at the same time and I'm so happy that I was able to serve with her. I hope I have another Mandarin speaking companion next transfer because I still have so much chinese to learn. I saw her packing this morning and just started crying because it feels like just yesterday that I came here and she was helping me unpack. Were were quiet in front of each other in the beginning but now we are like best friends! I am excited to have a new companion and experience new things but I just don't want to say goodbye to Sister Weng.

Until the next transfer conference, I will be in a trio with my roommates Sister Lee from California, and Sister Vargas from Spain. I will also get a new P-day at that time so when I find out what day it is I will let you know!

I have to go, sorry it's so short!  I will have more time on Thursday!

Sister Park