South Ribble

Dear Family and Friends,

General Conference! I hope all of you have watched it because it was amazing!! My personal favorite was Pres. Eyring's first talk about the seed and the sewer! All of the talks were great though! I also hope that everyone gained something personally special! What do you think will happen on the 200 annual G.C.?

Not too much excitement over here in So. Ribble, but one major change in the mission is that we all have been challenged to wake up at 6:00 instead of 6:30! It may seem out of this world, a whole 30 min but it has made a major impact on the whole mission! For me personally I have seen myself receive more strength, energy, and a much clearer mind to work harder, bolder, and more efficiently! It has had a lot to do with the Lord though, as we follow the rules of God without any complaints, we will receive a greater amount of happiness. We can always ask the why to a changed rule and sometimes we get an answer and sometimes we need to face that we have visionary leaders who receive revelation and those changed rules are here to help and bless us. One of my companions said that all the commandments are not to stop us from having fun and not living a full life, but they are there as a Shark tank that we dive underwater with. As we take beautiful pictures and enjoy the moment in safety, we need not worry about the dangerous monsters that are out to grab and drag us to the depths. Imagine if we had no commandments, not a single rule to govern us, what would happen? The rules and guidelines are here for protection and the outcome may not always be within sight or sound, but in the long run, happiness will overcome and the blessings God has in store will rain upon anyone and everyone who heeds and follows him and his rules.

This week has been a lot, and I mean a lot, of finding people. I find the reaction of others who do not appreciate God, Jesus, and their creation saddening, but I know that God has a plan for all of us and we need to take action to help our fellow brothers and sisters come unto this amazingly restored gospel! Have fun everyone in this springtime! Enjoy each moment that comes around because it will soon be gone to another memory. Never lose sight on the little flecks of gold ;)

Love,

Elder Nichols