This is part of Elder Knotts' letter to me (his mom):

Miracles are happening and I definitely feel like I'm growing personally. I really liked the scripture that you shared about Simon Peter kneeling at Christ's feet. It reminds me of one of my favorite scriptures Luke 15: 11-32 about the Prodigal's Son. I've read those verses more times than I can count and love them more each time. I cant explain how I feel when I read that parable. Its something only the Spirit can discribe. As I ponder on the scriptures, I think of the love our Savior has for us and the overwhelming peace that comes to me as I think of how blessed and priveleged I am to have a testimony of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Baptism and temple covenants have and will help me to be what the Lord wants me to be. Many times this week I've had experiences that I could have easily complained about or gotten mad or upset and I didnt. I reflect on this past week and SEVERAL experiences in my life where I was upset, hurt, sad or angry about something that happened to me and didnt learn the lesson that Heavenly Father was blessing me with until much later. Heavenly Father has a plan for each of us because He knows us. Situations in the past that I was angry about something, I know realize that I was extremely ungrateful, immature and selfish. I thought that what I wanted was what was best for me. The Savior invites us to ponder it out in our minds and hearts and then ask God if it is right. When we lack wisdom, ask God. (James 1:5) Never. Never will the Lord give us something that isnt for our good and personal progress. "...know though, my son, that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good." (DandC 122:7). I am just know starting to realize and scratch the surface of the blessings that seemed like punishments but, in the wisdom of God, are for my eternal good. I think about experiences in my life and how Heavenly Father has protected me and guided me away from evil. Unfortunately, our knowledge doesnt always line up with our actions. I am eternally grateful for the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the confidence that He has in me and the opportunity He has given me to serve. I am so imperfect but just like the Prodigal's son, "...Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee. And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants."(Luke 15:18-19) The Gospel of Jesus Christ is real and true. All of us have sinned against heavan but as the Savior promises, "And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart" (Jeremiah 29:13). I think of the primary song that says 

"I’ll seek the Lord early while in my youth,
And he will help me to know the truth.
I’ll search the scriptures and find him there,
Then go to our Father in fervent prayer.
I’ll seek the Lord early, and I’ll obey
His living prophets in all they say.
I’ll keep his commandments; his love will abound.
I will seek the Lord early, and he will be found."