# 52

Dear President,

I will be joining you and Sister Carlson in my studies about Christ's love and love this week. 

This was quite the eventful week for us!

We went around with the senior couple here and distributed invitations to General Conference to the members in our area. We had a decent turn out on both days. While we were going around inviting our members, we talked to this lady who had just moved into the area. We only had time to talk to her for a little bit, but we gave her our contact info and invited her to General Conference and she actually called us and came! Our members made fast friends with her and started talking to her about what we believe...she didn't understand everything they were talking to her about, but then she said "Well, I guess I need to take lessons from the missionaries to find out more!" We were more than happy to hear that and will be meeting with her this week :)

As you are well aware, we've been having a few incidents with some boys on the street. I am in agreeance with what you said about making friends instead of involving the police first. Our bishop is aware of the situation and calls us regularly to check on our safety. Several ward members have also volunteered to walk with us (especially at night) for our protection (which also works out well with what President Bennett said about finding on the street with a member). The senior couple and elders of course are always a phone call away as well. We haven't had any problems since we've been out with members lately.

Also, the 16 y.o. girl (member) who comes with us to meetings had told us before that she had permission to come to our apartment. I want to apologize for not asking you directly about that. We talked to her and she won't be stopping by anymore (and there seems to be no hurt feelings).

We went up to Alaverdi this week and met with our investigators there. We met with young mother again and she seems to be progressing with reading and praying and her understanding of the gospel. The only thing holding her and her family back is receiving a marriage license. She knows that she needs one, so we have been trying not to go back to it over and over again, but instead are trying to teach the principles of faith and obedience better. I received a lot of good insight on that from General Conference this weekend. 

We also met with the friend of the mother and children who were recently baptized. She was pretty busy, so we didn't get much in, but we are still planning to meet with her this week and the elders are too. She will need to be interviewed this week when the elders go up. (They told me sometime later in the week, like Thursday or Friday, but you may want to check with them.) The members do not have skype in their home, but I am sure that the elders could call you from their phone to do the interview if you are unavailable to come. 

We also met with Sister T's family friend in Alaverdi. She is doing very well and is continuing to read the Book of Mormon. We will need to review a few things with her in later visits and will also plan on giving her a baptismal date.

We have not been able to meet with the single mother in Vanadzor lately. She is still taking care of her grandfather. We call her daily to see how she is doing and are still praying that she will be able to meet with us. 

We also met with a member's daughter (who is visiting for a few weeks) and were able to read The Livng Christ and teach and her two young children about the Plan of Salvation. She has studied with Jehovah's Witnesses in the past and knows the Bible very well. We are trying to use both the Book of Mormon and the Bible in lessons to show how they support one another and how the Book of Mormon has all of the complete doctrine. 

We have also met with a father and son this week who are very interested in religion. They ask a lot of good questions (questions of the soul) and we were able to talk to them a little bit about prophets. We hope to teach them about the Restoration next lesson.

The taxi driver's wife has been sick lately, but she came to church with her family! She stayed for the Sunday Morning Session of Conference. We will be meeting with her tonight to follow up on commitments we have given over the week. 

We also met with a few members and new members this week and asked them what their thoughts were on General Conference. (Many of them watched it online in their homes because the senior couple had taught them how to do so). All gave great reports on what they've learned and what they will apply in their lives.

My companion seems to be doing better this week and has been able to participate in the lessons more. She told me that earlier this week she was still feeling sick, but not as bad. But the last couple of days she has been doing well. Today she told me that it doesn't hurt anymore, which is excellent news :)

During General Conference this week, I especially loved Elder Corbridge's talk which focused so much on doctrinal truths. I've been feeling like I need to improve my teaching of the doctrine and wasn't sure where to start first, but found my answer through his talk. I also really loved Elder Uchtdorf's talk about gratitute, especially during hard times. That's a lesson I've learned here on my mission and I really take it to heart. 

Thank you so much for your love and for your support. I love you!

Have a Happy Easter!

Love,

Sister Morreall

Dear Family,

HAPPY EASTER!!! I hope you know how much I love and miss you all! We had a crazy week this week (mostly with boys following us - but luckily Sister H rescued us, one boy calling us repeatedly and one kissing me on the lips during a prayer!!!) But it's all taken care of now. I was mostly happy this week from General Conference and the amazing talks that were given. I seriously learned so so so much. I encourage you all to read Sister Linda S. Reeve's talk together and to read from PMG together as a family (maybe in FHE). We can share together what wer've been learning :) I loved the quote by elder Neil L. Andersen: "Families are the treasure of Heaven." It's true!

I was also super happy this week when three different Armenians randomly asked me "Are you Armenian?" Pres. P of the Stake Presidency here asked me if I was and I told him no and he was like "Well you look like one and you talk like one...why aren't you Armenian?!" Haha made me so happy! 

On the way back from Alaverdi this week we saw a rainbow. At first I thought it was just pretty cause I hadn't seen one in a long time, but then I realized I am here in Armenia...where Noah landed the ark...and God promised he would never flood the earth again by the sign of a rainbow. Which probably first appeared in Armenia. So cool!

Also, two of our elders had birthdays this week, so to make them happy we were looking for cheap gifts and we found get this...eggs on a stick!! Only in Armenia. So we bought two and gave them to the elders haha.

Anyway, have a wonderful Easter! I want to share my testimony that I know that Jesus Christ is our Savior and that he atoned and died for us and that He lives today! He loves you. Heavenly Father is watching over you all. I love and miss you!