We had a 45 minute conversation with two Bhuddists in a park! That was interesting. They were super curious in our beliefs, so we basically taught them the Restoration and Plan of Salvation in one go.
Two of the lessons we had this week were probably my favorite ever. In both of them, we taught the Restoration. I love teaching the Restoration because of much weight is put on the Book of Mormon. If the Book of Mormon is true, it means everything! If it's not, then nothing about our religion is true. And the coolest thing is, is that anyone can receive a spiritual witness of its truthfulness for themselves. Teaching that to people and seeing their minds open is amazing. Missionary work is awesome.
My sweet Grandma, Arlene Weber Pettit, passed away this week surrounded by family. She was always a great example to me and everyone else of love and faithfulness. Very tough, but we all know she truly is, as they say, in a better place, awaiting an even better reward and rest. Here's a memory I recalled the other day:
I remember one time when my family and I were at Grandma and Grandpa's house, and I was probably ten years old. I was jumping around on the couches, being the energetic "bam bam" kid that I was, who just couldn't sit still. I jumped on the couch, or did something, that made the couch hit the table behind it. Some porcelain cup or bowl shattered and broke into a million pieces all over the place. I felt bad because everyone had told me not to jump around, and I didn't listen. So I went and hid and cried. Grandma found me and gave me a big hug and a kiss and told me, "Oh honey, you know I love you. You are so much more important than that cup. Don't worry about it." She always was so loving! What a great example for everyone.
I hope everyone has a great week. Enjoy the time you have with friends and family! The saying, "This too shall pass" applies to both good times and bad!
Con mucho amor,
Elder Pettit
