They say it's your Birthday, well it's my Birthday too, YEAH!

Hello!

23 years ago today I was born into the best family in the world! Today has been an amazing day, I feel so blessed to experience a birthday in the MTC. I don't think very many people get to experience that. The MTC president and his wife even sent me a sweet note saying happy birthday.

This morning at 2:22 am I was awoken by my cute companions and the Norway sisters singing Happy Birthday to me! They had heart attacked the room too. I told them that was what time I was born, so hopefully I remembered correctly. Then the day just kept getting better. I got a birthday package from my family filled with birthday love and letters from my friends and family! And Yoo-hoo!! I also got packages from Caitlin Bahr and Grandma and Grandpa Powelson. I feel very blessed to get to experience a birthday in the MTC, it will be a day I will never forget. I feel loved.

WOW. General Conference was the bomb! I have never felt the Spirit so strongly as I did when all the missionaries were in the same room watching all the sessions of General Conference together. I had all of my questions answered and I have never felt my Savior's love so much. I can truly testify that He knows us personally and really cares about us. My heart grows more and more each day that I am here. I will give some high-lights that I got out of conference...

"Missionary work is the lifeblood of the kingdom." - President Monson.

"We follow Christ because we love Him and want to serve Him." - Walter F. Gonalez.

One of my favorite thoughts was that we all have angels helping us through our earthly life.The veil is closer then we think. - Kent R. Richards. (Who spoke to us at the MTC the week before conference.)

"We can't let our fears replace our faith." - Russell M. Nelson

"Have celestial traditions in our homes." - Richard Maynes (Who spoke to us a couple of weeks ago at the MTC.)

I could go on much longer. But because of time I cannot. All in all I LOVED conference and I learned so much about serving and how to serve. Serving the Lord is easy and fun!

To all you women: If you didn't get the chance to watch the YW broadcast, DO IT! I loved it and felt so much love for the YW of the church. They showed a cool movie about YW all across the world bearing testimony. My favorite thing was the idea that it's okay to have confidence when you are prepared! The Lord gives us talents to use them, so we must let our lights shine! Serina - watch this!! I was thinking of you the whole time and how much I admire you for being such a strong daughter of God. Thanks for your example.

On Monday I got the chance to teach Taylor Killian in the TRC. My companions and I taught him and two older ladies from Sweden. We taught the whole lesson in Swedish and it was such a cool experience, it also made me realize how much more I need to learn before I leave for Sweden. They talk so fast. Luckily Taylor was there and could help simplify their Swedish. I also saw Taylor Orton this week. It's been a good week!

For my closing thought: Read Alma 31-37. They are such amazing scriptures! While reading think that Alma is talking to you in place of his sons. I haved loved reading in the Book Of Mormon and I know it's TRUE!

I LOVE YOU ALL!! And a million thanks for all the birthday love! Eat some cake and ice cream for me.

Love, Love, Love, Syster Talisa Vistaunet!