Hey Elder,
It is great to hear all is going
well. Time is really flying by here as
well. The summer is over and school is starting up again on August 23.
We have had a really
busy summer and dad is glad it is over. With Girls Camp, Youth
Conference, and Priest Camp, Dad has missed a ton of work. He is tired.
It has definitely been worth it for him though.
It
is great to hear your stories, and to see the Lord at work in people's
lives. It is a privilege to be a part of it. Dad is a little concerned
that every
picture you send to us you are eating ha ha. (We love them though). It
has become a joke with a lot of people who read your letters...that you
are showing us that you are eating well. You must be doing a lot of
walking
cause you don't seem to be getting fat in your pictures.
New school shoes! He loves his new Sketchers!
We
had our ward camp out this weekend. We haven't had one for several
years, so Dad started them back up again. It was a lot of fun and we had
over 100 show up, so a great turn out.
Marissa
Despain had her
farewell today. She gave a great talk on faith and obedience and the
power they hold. She said, "Obedience is part of the works of faith. If
we love Him, if we have faith in Him and trust that His plan for us is
perfect, then we will be obedient to His laws. God does have laws." She
also said that she has been having lessons with a Sister from the MTC
over skype and one of the lessons she has "Endeavored to teach me is
that obedience brings blessings, and exact obedience brings miracles,
but it is higher obedience that gives power. Following every commandment
is good and will bring about miracles in your life and in others. But
when you can rise to the place of ultimate faith, the faith that binds
our hearts and wills and desires to God's, then we will be granted the
power to move mountains for His cause. I testify that faith is the first
principle of the gospel not just because it is vital in our progression
and development of our testimonies but because it is a superpower. A
superpower given to all of us. When we trust in the Lord and act in His
name with power of faith then all things shall work together for our
good." Marissa will be a great missionary. She sings well, has many
talents, and has a great sense of humor.
Trust
in
the Lord, remember it is his work. If you follow his rules and do it in
his way, miracles will happen, not just a few but hundreds of them.
Keep up the great work you are doing. Your faith and obedience are paying off and continuing to do great things.
We Love you!!!
Your Family
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