this week was really good. we were able to work really hard and find a lot of really good people. things with my companion are going a lot better. we talked a lot about things that we both could improve and things went really well. i read a quote by President Utchdorf that said the only perfect people are the people that you dont know very well, which is so true. when he said it he was referring to marriage and said since there is no chance in finding a perfect person the only hope that we have is to try and create perfection in each other. the key is to try to be humble and always be willing to learn, no matter from who. that is something i struggle with sometimes, thinking that i know what i need to do, but the humbler we are the more we will learn and grow. this week something that has worked miracles for us, is when we are knocking doors and someone tells us no, we ask for their neighbors name, and then when we knock on the neighbors door we say that the neighborhood has all told us really good things about them, and more often then not they let us in. i think a lot of life just depends on your excitement and attitude. if you are excited and have fun doing what your doing your going to have success. there are times in the mission where it seems that you just go through the motions you are talking to people teaching people, but the results are minimal. in the conference last october there was a 70 that talked about what makes a succesful teacher and he said it was his excitement for the gospel. i think if the members had more excitement the church would soar. i look at the jehova witnesses and see how much success they have. the reason is because of their members. so i was thinking about what we could do, and i thought of a challenge for everyone. that they could bring one person in the church. i remember a few years ago Uncle Paul talked about having a spirit stake on the other side of the veil. i think we could actually have an actual stake in a year if evey member could bring one person to the church. it really isnt that hard. there are so many people that are looking for a better life. more peace, happiness, happier familly, segurity about what is going to happy after this life. like is says in dc 123 there are many people looking for the truth but dont know where to find it. that is our job and responsiblity as memebers. when we were baptized, we promised to be a witness at all times and all places. there is no better time to do that then now. talk about general conference with everyone. before the mision i took it for granted but it really is a huge deal that we have a living prophet that gives us the messages and revelations that God has for us. so that is the challenge Invite at least 5 people to general conference, and by the end of the year bring one person to church. thanks for everythign love you lots.
Elder Brimhall
