I
was pretty amazed at all the love I got in my inbox this morning, 11
huge letters just brimming with love and the spirit (and a little bit of
sports but that's okay). I honestly have felt the savior's love for me
through my family. The only problem is that I have about 10 mintues to
write about my action packed fun filled week, lets go!!
So
this week was pretty amazing, why you might ask? Oh I don't know
probably becuase it was the GREATEST CONFERENCE EVER!!!!! There's
definately not words (english or spanish) or exclamation points that can
describe my feelings about conference. I laughed as the Prophet made a
joke about the empty seats and his mother telling him he should have
stayed with the piano (just so you know I'm having Karyn teach me the
piano becuase I don't want to regret that). We were in a room with just
us two americans and we were anxiously waiting for the temple
announcements. He announced Tucson, Arizona then I was on the edge of my
seat just waiting for what seemed like an hour then says in his
prophetic voice of his "AREQUIPA, PERU"!!!! You could say we were a
little bit pleased by that announcement! We both immediately jumped out
of our chairs and starting yelling for joy. This missionary is going
home with me, we've been together in the mission for two years and is a
real friend of mine. We embraced and the the tears came easily as I
thought about all the work we've been doing here for the past two years
of my life!! I know that Thomas S. Monson is truly a prophet of God. I
bear my testimony as the Lord's representative that He calls inspired
men to do His work and that it is just that, His work. I've experienced
more blessings and spiritual experiences in the last two years that I
wouldn't trade it for the best job offer or the best sports offer.
Needless
to say that the entire conference spoke to me in a way that most people
can't comprehend becuase just being in this service then feeling that
connection with your mission and the Lord is something I will never
experience ever again. My favorite talks were from Elder Nelson, Pres.
Eyring, Elder Holland and of course the prophet. I heard that talk from
Elder Holland when he gave it to the missionaries in the MTC teaching
them to never go inactive after serving a mission but he once again
spoke to my soul as he reiterated that for the entire church. My friend
from St. George Elder Carr also loved the talk becuase Elder Holland is
also from his home town of Santa Clara so that was special.
Well,
that's about it this week. Sorry about not writing more but my physical
disablilities (and mental) at the keyboard keep me from typing more in
just a few minutes. Keep the faith, be strong and trust your whole lives
to the Lord. He has a plan and everything happens becuase he knows
what's best for us. Can't wait to tell you everything else that happened
this past week when we meet again.
Love,
Your Son,
And Brother,
Elder Child
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