I cannot believe how fast Sundays come. The weeks seem
to be flying by. How was your week? Do they seem to be going fast for
you too?
It will be Halloween when you read this so BOO...Happy Halloween! Is Halloween celebrated in Mexico like it is here?
It
was a busy week for us with all the Fall festivities going on and the
last week of 1st term already. Megan worked at the ranch all week and
long hours for the Fall Festival. She had a date Friday and carved
pumpkins. She also went on a date to an EFY conference Saturday. She
wanted me to tell you that Brad Wilcox spoke and taught to "Act and not
React". She also liked the acronyms that were taught for GOSPEL-Godhead, Only true church (we have all the piano keys), Spirit, Priesthood, Everyone-it's for everyone, Living prophets.
Malia
had her orchestra concert and Miles had his school pajama party in his
classroom. Mom was able to help with that which was fun. Saturday was
crazy busy. Miles attended a birthday party for Will Hoeksel who turned
6. After that we had the Hawley family Halloween party. We sure missed
you there. Everyone asked about you and said they enjoy reading your
letters/pictures and get a kick at the titles you name your letters.
After the family party, we had the ward party that dad and mom helped
at. Dad made root beer and mom made chili. It was a good turn out and
all the food was gone. We were all warn out. Miles said, "Wow three
parties in one day!"
Today was Malachi's farewell. He gave a
great talk. He spoke about all his friends his age and you and your age
group who went on missions and how that was part of his decision. He
knew that it was his time to serve his mission. He also talked about how
right after high school he didn't know what he wanted in life and got
so sick of everyone asking him if he was going to go on a mission. He
just stopped going to church for a while. He knew it wasn't the best
decision but he said the Lord didn't give up on him. He enjoyed
attending the U though.
Mom learned about JOY in relief society today. We should think of Jesus first, Others next, then Yourself.
Dad says, "I had some training before stake conference. Thought I
would pass it along to you. We talked about the parable of the lost sheep. You are
probably familiar with the painting of Christ holding the little lamb in a
peaceful meadow. If you read the parable closely they went in search of a lost
sheep in the wilderness, a dangerous place. The shepherd went in search of a
sheep not a lamb. He threw the sheep over his shoulders not cradled in his
arms. The sheep was no doubt wounded or hurt (that is why it was carried).
Rescuing sheep is hard, dangerous work. Carrying a heavy wounded sheep out of the
dangerous wilderness is no small task. That is what you are doing. It's hard work, but the rewards are out of this world."
Here is a scripture for this week that goes along with our letter. Ezekial 34:11-13
"...I,
even I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out. As a shepherd
seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his sheep that are
scattered; so will I seek out my sheep, and will deliver them out of all
places where they have been scattered...And I will bring them out from
the people, and gather them from the countries..."
Can't wait to hear about your week!
We Love You, Pray for You Always, your companion, and the people of Mexico.
Love, Your Family
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