Women's Session General Conference

It was so good to be back in Phnom Penh and our daily routine. After a week disruption in our walk schedule, we had some stiff muscles that needed to stretch. They felt much better after our lap around the park.

We also appreciated being back at the office. Emails had been handled during our travels, so we had a surprisingly low number of new correspondence to take care of. Our weekly staff meeting was a must, and it felt good to be back to work together. Sameth had the office to himself, which also meant he also had extra work since this is the time of year students prepare to go back to school and need PEF loans. He was happy to have us back as well.

Sister Christensen had a great idea for P-day today to invite the Sister Missionaries who are in the city to come to the mission home this afternoon and enjoy the Women Session of General Conference.  Sister Oveson and Sister Thurston decided to join the group and hear the inspired words from our leaders. There is something about watching together instead of just listening on your own.

There were several messages that spoke directly to us as missionaries. We especially appreciated President Uchtdorf's message about missionaries serving in Germany who decided to knock on every door of a four story apartment building, with no success until the "fourth floor, last door". That door was opened by a young girl named Harriett, who convinced her mother to listen to the message.

As the session concluded one of the sisters made the comment that she really didn't want to have to wait another week (or two) for more conference.