This week has been a one full of excitement. So on Monday, we actually got rained out of fishing and fished for 30 minutes and didn't catch anything. We plan to go fishing again though and catch some good fish. Haha 
On Tuesday, we had service as a district at the food pantry. We unloaded a van filled with food and sorted it. It's always great to serve there! The people are so kind and is awesome to help out those who really need help. We then came back to the apaprmtnet and I spent most of the day packing all of my stuff! I have been trying to get rid of some stuff and narrow down what I have and only take the essentials. The suitcases I have are both small and so Elder Babcock spent the whole time laughing at me as I tried to fit a lot of stuff into 2 tiny bags. I ended up going to Walmart and buying a $30 duffle bag which made everything work out. I finished packing about 11:30pm which made for a long Transfer day. We had a good transfer day besides the fact that it rained super hard all day. The guy who picked us up had a small truck so I had to put some of my luggage in the back and it got rained on. Haha. Everything was fine though. We went to our dinner and ate with the Petersons who were great. We got back to our house and it's pretty big. There also is around 10 acres of property where our house is. On Thursday we took a little time to explore and had a great time. We also were able to do our weekly planning and get most of it done. There are lots of awesome people in Branford who are super elect and so close to baptism that we are excited to help! One of the people is Greenly. She is a youth and her parents are members. She is waiting for her brother to come into town and besides that she is ready for baptism. We also are teaching a few families. One family, we had dinner with on Friday and they are super elect. They have a few setbacks but going to get baptized. Their kid that is 9 got baptized about a month ago and he is super cool. Branford is a lot like Live Oak. There is a lot going on and our area we cover is huge but there are so many elect awesome people.
In my studes and over the last few weeks, the importance of personal revelation seems to keep coming up. I am so greatful for our ability to receive personal revelation to our questions, struggles, in our callings, and to guide us in our lives. In Preach my Gospel, it talks about how prayer and scripture study are a key to receiving personal revelation. Something I also have learned is that we receive revelation line upon line, here a little and there a little. It is something we need to constantly seek for to receive. I know that as we each seek revelation and guidence each day through earnist study and prayer, we will be filled with guidance and support from our loving Heavenly Father.
Elder Gary E. Stevenson said,
“To help you become all that the Lord wants you to become, kneel each morning and night in prayer to your Father in Heaven. … Study the scriptures each day and apply what you read to your life. … Strive each day to be obedient. … In all circumstances, follow the teachings of the prophets. … Be humble and willing to listen to the Holy Ghost. As you do these things, the Lord will make much more out of your life than you can by yourself. He will increase your opportunities, expand your vision, and strengthen you. He will give you the help you need to meet your trials and challenges. You will gain a stronger testimony and find true joy as you come to know your Father in Heaven and His Son, Jesus Christ, and feel Their love for you.”
I'm greatful for the gospel and for all of you! Hope you have a blessed week!
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