Another week with no dull moments- April 4, 2011

This week has been intense. On Wednesday for starters Sister Hinkson got attacked by a dog and has some beautiful puncture wounds for the teeth of one of the member’s dogs. She has been in good spirits besides the fact that she feels that I team up with those that want her to have some treatment. It's healing nicely. We have really been able to bond as companions this transfer. That is one of the best part of transfers. I am sick again. Not fun and now Sister Hinkson has caught it. At least we share. It's hard when both of us are down. Trying to get back on track. We went out to Ione and were able to stay the night. It was fun. We had the Branch Presidents house to ourselves. All of our active members were busy or away at conference which made it hard to get members at lessons. Friday morning sitting out on the porch reading the Ensign, I realized the beauty that I am surrounded in. It was truly one of those moments you just have to marvel at. Great News Mike got baptized!! He looked amazing. I received my pictures today in the mail! He got a lei. It was beautiful. A little touch of Aloha because I wasn't there. Also Sister Hughes is on her way to Brazil as we speak. I am so excited for her. I can't wait to hear of her adventures there. Also Kathy is on date to be baptized on the 16th of this month. She is amazing and totally doesn't need us. She found Mosiah 18. The Spirit came so strong as she read the words of those people and the covenant they were willing to make. It was amazing. I am excited for her. She is so ready. I can't wait. The closing prayer there was an ambush on Sister Hinkson Sophia, and Kathy just joined in. Events of the week- A member made dinner that I couldn't eat. That was not fun. We spent the night at the Michel's Friday night after a day in the truck one extreme of our area to the other. I love this crazy experience and now that the gospel is true. When I have days where I think why am I doing this It comes back to - the Savior. It's the one way I can express my love for Him and the opportunity he has given me. We attempted to do the set a date activity with our Bishop and realized how sometimes we got to evaluate and see how we can improve and share the gospel. It's how we can truly taste of the joy Heavenly Father wants us to know. I was thrilled to hear that Bishop Beckstead is having game night. Love it. Finding doesn''t always have the biggest impact but the members and the ingenious ideas to try something new can truly open the way to the hearts of the people. Love conference! Elder Holland is still my favorite. Hope all is well with everyone. Keep moving forward. Love Sister Peck