I'm Still Here!

Transfer calls were Sunday night and I found out I´m staying here in the Barcelona third ward. Elder Cranford left though. He went to Alcoy Spain which is a little city in the southern mountains of Spain. He wanted to stay here so I felt bad for him. He took it pretty rough. My new companion is Elder Reynolds from Spanish Fork. The best way I could describe him is that we are opposite body types. That´ll do. I like him a lot. He has a really strong spirit and I can tell he is completely devoted to the work here. We should have success. Wasn´t conference great?! All the missionaries in Barcelona and surrounding areas congregated in the Barcelona stake center and we got to watch it in English. We didn´t get to watch the Sunday afternoon session though and I heard Elder Hollands talk was amazing. I can´t pick a favorite talk though for some reason. I loved Elder Bednars on setting the family in order and saying I love you. It made me miss all of my family and friends though haha. I just love all of you so much. I think this conference was based on love and listening to the spirit or personal revelation. It taught me so much and answered a lot of my questions. When president Packer told his story of the little boy praying for the cow and how his prayer was answered I was overcome with the feeling of how much love God has for us. He listened to that little boys simple earnest prayer and answered it. It made me realize He is always there listening when I speak to Him and always wants to help me. Its amazing how unconditional his love for each of us. It doesn´t matter what we´ve done, what we look like, where we live or any of that. He loves us and always will. This conference made me reflect on my own life a ton. It just made me want to be so much better and work so much harder. I have so much to improve on and its comforting to know with the help of the Lord I can do anything and become like Him. As for the work that happened last week...well there isn´t too much to talk about. Sonia the mexican girl told us not to pass by anymore. She appreciates what we are doing but she doesn´t want us to waste our time on her. It kind of broke my heart when she told us this because I saw so much in her. Maybe one day though. But we are still teaching everyone and trying to help them progress and feel and recognize the spirit. Thats the hardest part is letting them know the things they are feeling are the spirit. Thats a challenge for each of us too. Recognizing when the Spirit is trying to talk to us. We have to listen ever so carefully and seek its direction. Well I´ll stop rambling now and let you all go. I love you each so much! I miss you like the dickens (Grandma Gloria style). I know this church is true with all my heart. It is so perfect. Thanks for all you do and the support and confidence I feel from you. You guys push me to go on. Until next week! Elder Langston