We have had a wonderful week attending zone conferences in Lexington, KY; Elizabethtown, KY; New Albany, IN; and Evansville, IN. I just love being with these young elders and sisters. They are filled with the missionary spirit; full of love for the Savior and enthusiasm for the work! President and Sister Hughes are from Nampa, Idaho and made us feel right at home. It was also good to meet with Sister and Elder Crowe, the mission nurse and vehicle/safety person.
Elder Merrell was asked to teach the missionaries about stress and anxiety and how to deal with it. He used the scripture in Alma 26:27 when the sons of Mosiah were "depressed and about to turn back." He helped them understand that some of the world's greatest missionaries felt depressed and wanted to go home, but the Lord comforted them and helped them.
He spent the next 15-20 minutes teaching about different levels of stress and how it can affect our bodies, how to reduce and deal with stress, and all the helps available for our missionaries. I watched the missionaries from the stand and they seemed to respond to everything. For instance, when he taught them about tension headaches (muscle contraction headaches) and how to press on the occipital nerve for relief, they were all pressing on their nerves.
We also spent time visiting with missionaries who wanted one-on-one medical advice. Rod is loving it, and so am I. I think he misses being a doctor much more than he wants to admit. It is very fullfilling for him to share his unique talents and wisdom with these missionaries.
The spirit was in our little consultation room, and I found myself loving and feeling close to each missionary we met. There were times when I had a feeling of reverence come over me, because I knew I was sitting in a room with one of the great and noble spirit children of God. These words are inadequate to truly express my feelings.
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| Sister and President Hughes and Elder and Sister Merrell |
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| Elder and Sister Crowe, Sister and President Hughes, Elder and Sister Merrell Lunches were provided by sweet Relief Society sisters |
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| June and July birthdays were celebrated at every conference this week |
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| We were able to attend the Louisville Kentucky Temple. When we arrived it was raining. We decided to wait in the car until it let up. It didn't. In fact, it got heavier and then began to literally pour. We just had to smile and accept the fact we were going to get wet. The session was great. As you can see, it cleared up later. |
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| The first Abraham Lincoln Memorial built on the Sinking Springs Farm, the place of his birth. There are 56 steps representing the years of his life. I wish there could have been more steps. This memorial was built before the one in Washington DC. |
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| This cabin is similar to the one Abraham Lincoln was born in. These logs date back to 1840. There was only one window in the cabin. |
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| The Lincoln 30 acre farm at Knob Creek where Abraham Lincoln lived from the time he was 2 1/2 to 8 years old. |
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| Elder Merrell and I went for a walk at Garvin Park in Evansville, IN. We passed people fishing in this large pond. |
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| We also passed Canada geese and Mallard ducks. |
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