A Multi-Zone Conference in the" Promised Land."

Sister Douglas and Sister Cardon on Exchanges

Beautiful picture of Cortsorphine (Edinburgh)

Sister Cardon reports she learned many things from the multi-zone conference from Elder Hebertson a member of the Seventy. She stated,  "We talked a lot about personal conversion and how our desire to share the gospel is often a reflection of our own testimony. It really impacted me to know that what I share with people and how I share it all boils down to my own testimony. Basically I learned that our conversion really comes through one simple act, which is repentance. It is only when we feel the redeeming power of the Atonement that we are truly converted! It is such simple and clear knowledge that I received. If we desire to be better people, missionaries, parents and friends all we simply need to do it give up our own sins." Sister Cardon reports she was able to see other missionaries she has missed and was very happy to meet up with them again.

Sister Cardon and Sister Adams continue to get more referrals and Sis. Adams calls Corstorphine,  The "Promised Land," as they are finding so many people that want to hear more about the gospel.

Snow and then a Rainbow!

 A Snow Rainbow

Sister Cardon resports: "It was literally snowing 1 minute before I took this picture and then it cleared up and there was a beautiful rainbow." Sister Cardon also reports she gets to move flats again. She has lived in 2 cities but 5 different flats. She and her companion had to go "flat finding" this week. She thinks they found a great one, so they are hoping it goes through. The work is going great. She said the weather has turned colder and even more wet if that is possible. They even got snow! Their investigators are doing wonderfully and receiving lots of support from ward members! She ends her message by sharing:

 " I just feel so blessed that Heavenly Father trust us enough to put these wonderful people in our path to teach. The work is going great, we are being blessed immesensly. I love my companion, life is just wonderful! I love you all!"

Two Extra Sisters and A Sketchy Elevator!

Studying the Ensigns

Preparing a Meal at  members house

Sketchy Elevator Labeled with a Magic Marker!

Edinburgh Missionaries

Sister Cardon reports they had a fun week. It was Moves week but she and her companion stayed where they are. They had 2 extra sisters all day to help them on Moves Day and they loved it!. She said there are a " a ton of awesome spiritual miracles going on." Their two female investigators went to institute and were a hit! Sister Cardon said they are both very cute so they were fellow shipped very well. One of the investigators retains everything and they don't have to explain things over and over again. The other investigator brought her notepad and 10 questions to their first lesson! She also reports her recent converts are doing wonderfully. The weather is getting colder, and she says they can take the cold, but when the rain comes it "kills ya."

YSA Adults and Nandos with the Senior Missionaries

The Blessed Trip to Costco

 African Restaurant called Nandos

Sister Cardon and Sister Adams had a great week. They have more people to see, than they have time for and they are so excited about such challenges. They met 2 of the 3 referrals they were given last week. One referral is an American girl named Jessica, who is studying in Edinburgh. She is interested in learning about different religions. Another referral is another young woman from Sierra Lion named Fatima, who has a sister that is already a member of the church. Sister Cardon said Fatima is committed to God and wants to learn more. They have been in contact with other investigators and even " chapped" into a women who's mom is a less active member, but she wants to learn more! They feel like their area is exploding with people interested in hearing more about the church....a missionaries dream come true!  She isn't sure if they are experiencing Global Warming or all the Missionaries are being blessed with mild weather, but apparently the winter is mild and she is not complaining!!

Lots of Bones and a trip to Costco!

Sister Cardon reports:

"We have been incredibly blessed this last week. We have had 3 referrals (Bones) from the mission home, which is insane! In my entire last 8 months of my mission, I have had 3 referrals. Now we received 3 in a week. Referrals are the best things in the world, they lead to more baptisms than anything else! So this is really exciting! I will let you know how they all turn out next week! Other great news, Andrew was confirmed this last week and it was one of the best confirmations ever. The bishop confirmed him and gave him a really amazing blessing. He blessed his future children and future generations and for him to be a strength and an example to his mom! AHH it was so good and it really made me realize that a baptism is just the start. We didn't just baptize him. we introduced him into a bigger and better life. He is super duper quiet so our next objective is getting him more involved in the YSA. I don't' have a ton a time because we are going to the best place ever today!!! COSTCO!! Yes there is one in Edinburgh and a senior couple is going to take us, it is going to be wonderful  to experience American civilization again!"

Sister Cardon's Best Day

Sister Cardon and Adams -Andrew and Elder Ferris

Edinburgh Missionaries

Sister Cardon reported that Sunday was one of the best days on her mission! Their investigator, Andrew,  was baptized right after church yesterday. They had about 40 members attend the baptism, including President and Sister Brown. Sister Cardon would like to share that Heavenly Father answers our prayers and our fasts. She states, " Now-a-days many people are far too casual about fasting and don't realize that it is the means in which we can call down the powers of heaven to help us. I love to fast, and I have really learned how powerful it can be and how it helps me on my mission. I wish I would've done it more back home."

A Baptism and 3 men named Brian!

SIster Cardon reports that life is great and she has a baptism scheduled this week! She also reports the weather is crazy windy and rainy.  She said her and  Sister Adams almost blew away on their walk to the Library.  Sister Cardon went on exchanges with Sister Passey, one of the Sister Trainer leaders and got to go to Dumfermline for a day. It was really fun and she  loves going to other areas and being with the sister trainer leaders. Every time she is with them they have "exchange miracles".  While together they had to go "finding"  for 2 hours in the dark cold night and they meet 3 men who wanted to know more. All three of the men were named Brian! In addition, in Edinburgh they got a call from a man named Grenvile who wanted to learn more.  It turns out the Sisters had given him a card with their number on it and he was cleaning out his house and found the card and called them. They also had Zone Interview training. She learned many things and has a great testimony  of how inspired her leaders are. 

Christmas in Scotland and Driving Euro Style!

Sister Brand and Sister Cardon venturing out in a car!

Sister Cardon and Sister Adams

Christmas at the Flat!

Sister Cardon reports she had a wonderful Christmas Celebration starting with a performance from the Missionary Choir,  with 30 missionaries. They played drums, guitars, recorders, harmonicas, pianos, harps and violins. She said they were so talented and had amazing voices and the members loved it. They got to watch Polar Express on Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day they were able to eat delicious food and Skype with family members. The day after Christmas they were not able to track and so they went to the church and had fun activities with all the other missionaries. She described a game called Chair Domination that sounds very fun. She said it's like dodge ball but on roller chairs with a ball. Sister Cardon said it was the funniest thing she has done on her mission and that she was sore the next day. I'm pretty sure her Water Polo Champion Days helped her dominate the Elders! The amazing work continues and she is teaching two investigators. One investigator named Andrew will be getting baptized next week. She wanted to thank everyone for the prayers and support.

Wild Winter Wind and a Christmas Choir

Tracking in Wild Winter Wind!

Sister Cardon and Sis Moore meet again at the Mission Home

"Pride and Prejudice" Look a Like Castle!

Sister Cardon reports that there has been great success with an new converts son. She also got a new companion. However, due to a newly formed Missionary Christmas Choir, Sister Adams is gone for a week and Sister Cardon is with another companion and they have a car, while the Christmas Choir travels around Scotland. The weather has been crazy and she provided a picture as proof! She is anticipating the Christmas call with family and had a wonderful week

A Birthday and a New Companion!

Sister Cardon turns 20!

 Sister Cardon celebrated her 20th birthday last week. One of the members gave her a personal little cake! She and Sister Watt were so happy to get a referral of a lady that is very interested in the church and already came to church with them. Also, one of their recent converts has a son that was not interested in the church at first. However, he just picked up the Book of Mormon and started reading it and now wants to be baptized. Sister Cardon said she almost fell off her seat she was so surprised. She knows Heavenly Father is really blessing them.
Sister Watt is getting transferred out and Julianne is staying. She is getting a new companion named Sister Adams. She will miss Sister Watt. They had a very fun companionship. However, Sister Cardon is excited to get to know her new companion.