Mandarin Work progressing in Virginia

We had district meeting, and I gave a training on teaching simply, not sure how simple it was though. Kind of like President Uchtdorf's simplify talk in 2015. I didn't do it very simply. Then Sister Ruffner trained which was good.
Ate lunch, did some maps and talked more about Fit for the kingdom with the Zone Leaders. We found out that each zone will have a Elder companionship winner and a Sister companionship winner...so that definitely boosts our odds of winning which should be fun for Elder Schellenberg and I.

Well today was kind of interesting. Had a really good meeting with President Duane Snow, it was a pleasant surprise. As we talked about the Mandarin work. I kind of felt like he was our missionary and we were his investigator. It was pretty special. I hope we can be the same missionaries to our investigators.
Ate lots of noodles(three bowls)
Taught Yangli Jing English, and the gospel. She is interested, but it is hard for her to make place in her heart for a portion of the word.
Then we went to dinner, Lu invited us via Brother Williams. Lots of people.
Way too much food.
-Elder ChineseFoodRound2

Next day Lu Jiemei, this was definitely the highlight of the evening. We were able to go over and talk about fasting this Sunday to help her friends be open to the Gospel. We shared Alma 17:9 with her, which talks about the sons of Mosiah and what they did before going to the Lamanites (fasted). It felt kind of like we were the sons of Mosiah, especially since LU Jiemei kept saying her friends are busy drinking, smoking and don't like rules from church and lots of different problems. She was nervous they won't change. However, as we talked I felt strongly that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is there to help people change, whether or not we all sin(Roman 3:23) it is about building people.

In the end she was willing to fast with us and President Snow. It was pretty special. Then she gave us corn, apples, and crunchy Reese's cups(mini)

Then we reported to Elder Snow and talked about things, we were able to talk how we all felt good about this, and as we go it is getting better. Seeing different things fit together like a puzzle(Elder Neil L. Andersen, October 2016 General Conference). We are meeting with President tomorrow to talk about the maps. As well President mentioned possibly having the mission fast for the mandarin work. It does feel good.
-Elder EndingOnAGoodNote#Dream