1 July 2013

I got Jordan's email and responded already. His senior pics were great. I almost cant believe that Eric's birthday was this week. Seems like such a long time ago that he passed away. I miss him and love him. I love everyone in our family and miss you all. I'm so excited about your experiences with school and Aunt Jill and FCCLA and the temple! I'm so glad that youre keeping busy and doing so many great things! The Lord is richly blessing you and that makes me very happy. You truly deserve the Lord's blessings. It is incredible how fast Jordan is growing up. Hes not a kid anymore. I dont like it haha! I'm glad hes doing well. It was great to hear from him. I really hope Adam is doing alright. I havent heard from him in a long time........ 

I just wish I could help more. I have so much desire but sometimes you just cant get everything done. Just gotta be patient and do your best. The Lord will do the rest if we obey and work to do His will. I'm growing so much. My priorities and desires and understanding are growing and being enhanced by the spritual truths I'm learning. I'm impressed by my own personal growth and am excited for the future. I just need to focus while I'm here and do everything I can to use my last 10 months the best I can. The time has gone by so so fast. Did you enjoy the letters that I sent last week? Its been  a while since I've sent pics so I sent a ton when I could. Well I dont think this email will be quite as inspiring as others but I'll share a little thought. I've been thinking and studying recently about what we should pray and ask the Lord to help us with and what is our responsibility and should use our own common sense and free agency to choose. The first line in Alma 37:37 says to counsel with the Lord in all things. But then there are other scriptures and references like D and C 9:8 that says that we must think it out first in our minds and then after, ask the Lord if it be right. Its an interesting concept and principle to think about. The Lord has blessed us with the capacity to choose and make our own decisions but He also wants us to counsel with Him. I'll do some more studying about this. I gotta go soon. Next week is the transfer and my companion is going home. I'll probly be staying here and I'll get a new companion. I'll let you know how it goes. I'll get my new companion next Tuesday. Well I love you Mom. I think of you often and hope that you're well. I'm thankful that the Lord is blessing us. Always remember to be grateful. Thank the Lord for everyone we have. Elder Bednar gave a talk called "Pray Always". He talks about 3 points of prayer. Theyre all great but read the second point. There is a little story that is great! you'll love it. Well have a great week and have a good 4th of July!......