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This week was the General Relief Society Broadcast! And let me tell you...it was so good. There was a point in the middle somewhere when we stood and sung (11th inning stretch?) and for some reason my heart caught and I felt SUCH pride to be a woman! No haters out there. I just looked around the room and was so proud of all the beautiful women I have had a chance to know and serve in Rochester, New York. There was a woman with down syndrome standing in front of the lot of us singing her heart out, a row of ladies behind me who do much more than they ever receive credit for, Sister Thomas and her new companion on my left, and dear Sister Wall on my right. There's a new General Relief Society presidency so this was my first time hearing them speak and they were wonderful! I know very little about their backgrounds and experiences but I'm grateful for what they stand for. I look forward to getting to know them better as we hear them speak....THIS WEEKEND!


Hey that's right! It's time again for General Conference! I'm so excited. Saturday and Sunday just go to gc.lds.org and hit up at least a few talks! If you think about it, it really is a magnificent opportunity. Think of Peter or Abraham or Elijah- if you got the chance to hear more from one of them, wouldn't you at least be curious about what they would say? In truth, the prophet and apostles of our day have invited us to hear what they have to say. It's our choice to take it for what it's worth, but how would anyone not be at least a little curious? As Christ said, "He that hath ears to hear, let him hear." (Matt. 11:15)

Since this week was the end of the month, we....started running out of miles. We have a fixed limit for the month and because we went to Palmyra for interviews among a few extra trips to the outermost part of our area, we were cutting it close. We ended up staying under because we walked most everywhere this week, which provided me with a lot of fresh air, time to think, and stronger legs! Plus a deep appreciation for those shoes of mine. Anyways it was a good week. Not much news really, but it was good. Only 2 weeks left in the transfer, so we'll see where this next bend takes me.

I hope everyone is doing well- I'm waaaay behind on writing letters so I apologize. We're in Rochester today because Sister Wall had another doctors appointment. Hallelujah that I haven't had any need for a doctor or dentist or anything on my mission! Whew. Have a great week everyone :) Sorry it was short this week.
Sister Raines

PS. You all should really watch this video. http://mormonchannel.org/mormonmessages?v=1737858986001

It's the third in a series of three, but I liked the last one the most and I know most of you will disregard what I put up here so I've got a better shot at encouraging you to watch just one. Elder Bednar is one of the 12 apostles. I'm grateful for his inspiration and concern for all who go through a hard time (meaning everyone on the Earth). Let me know what you think!