We had another great lesson with L----.  She invited us over for dinner, and we shared the talk by President Uchtdorff called "Walking in Circles."  We talked about the importance of having spiritual landmarks.  The Spirit was powerful as we shared testimony of the temple and how important it is in this life.  She shared a desire to be sealed in the temple with her adopted daughter.  We talked a little more and discovered that she has not received her patriarchal blessing.  We talked about patriarchal blessings and it turns out she had no idea what they were.  We encouraged her to talk to the bishop and ask for one.  She came to church on Sunday and seemed really, really happy.  The bishop is on vacation, so she couldn't talk to him, but hopefully next week.  She also gave us a referral of a lady who comes an helps take care of her daughter.  We don't have many investigators, but we are still helping out the less actives. 

I had exchanges with Elder Sorenson, and that was a really great day.  He is a great example and has such a desire for the work.  It was 8:54 after a visit with a former investigator.  We had to be back in 6 minutes and were getting in the car, so I said, "Do you think we can have a declaration in 6 minutes?"  So we ran to the end of the block and saw a guy standing on the street corner waiting for another guy who was a little behind him.  We talked for a bit, and they were 2 ripped guys from Brazil heading for the gym to work out.  We talked a bit about the purpose of life and left them with a pamphlet on the Plan of Salvation.  They gave us their address and said we could come by again.  We got back to the apartment right on time.  It was kind of just a little tender mercy from the Lord letting us know that as long as we are being good stewards and not wasting a minute, we will find success.

M---- is about the most solid investigator we have.  He doesn't necessarily agree with what we share, but is willing to listen and supports his wife, who is a member.  He invited us to stop by his Superbowl party yesterday, but we just stayed in the garage and ate hot wings. 

We had a great Fast Sunday yesterday, as all of California is fasting for rain.  It trickled a little bit for an hour, so even the tiny bit of rain we got was an answer to all of the members' prayers.

There is a member who shoots sporting clays.  I talk to him all about that, and he wants to take us out shooting.  It was hard to tell him we are not allowed to.  Ha ha. 

Love,
Elder Parrish