Betsy's Family Blog: Week 51: President Ballard and Mission Conference

Monday, May 27, 2019

Week 51: President Ballard and Mission Conference

This week was one of the coolest and most inspirational weeks of my mission and maybe my life. We had a mission conference, meaning that I got to meet with all the missionaries in my mission. I got to see all my friends from the MTC, and all my old companions! It was so fun to catch up and see everyone's growth as a missionary and as a person. I got to see an apostle of the Lord come to this great land of Thailand. President Ballard is already 90 but is still a jokester. However, it is evident that he is an apostle of the Lord and represents Jesus Christ. He talked a lot about having a desire to be better, to strengthen the church, and to be a missionary in every aspect of our life! I feel blessed to hear such powerful words from a true disciple of the Lord.

This week we have been teaching so many people. We got a challenge for this transfer to ask at least one person everyday if they want to be baptized. Me and my companion have seen miracles by just asking people. Right now we have 8 people on a baptismal date for next transfer and I'm so excited to see them progress!! We have Rose (a Filipino) that has such a desire to find the true church, Brother ทัต who used to smoke, drink, use illegal drugs, and so much more but has completely turned his life around. We met this lady named C this week. She showed up to the church on her own and we just started talking to her and teaching her. She is so fire and has accepted a baptismal date!!

I had the opportunity to do a lot of service this week too! I actually got to help build a Thai house which was way fun and so hard.

We just had transfers and my ลูก or trainee is leaving! I am staying in the same area and I will be companions with Elder Burgess! I'm excited for this new week and the adventures to come!

Elder Lowe

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