This has been an eventful week for us. Constantly out and about. Looking for people to teach. A wedding on Tuesday and a baptism on Sunday. We have another baptism next week for Tiffany's Step dad and Tiffany's confirmation. Lots to take care of still. We clean almost every day now. Its become habit for us. Living in a four man apartment is crazy sometimes. And being the District Monkey adds 50,000 more responsibilities.
I hope you enjoyed yourself for your birthday. I usually enjoy myself for mine. I tend to make myself laugh. I sing myself a song once in a while. I used to sing AC/DC or Led Zeppelin to myself, but now Ye Elders of Israel is the only one heard around our apartment.
Cream Puff Motorcycle huh? I guess when you have so much chrome that happens. Did dad find one yet? After I pay off all my debts I'm going to start saving for a Honda Shadow or something. Used will be fine for me. But first is missionary work. Our Impreza treats me just fine.
Elder Christofferson is a great man. I wrote him a letter thanking him for the example he set for me and the council he provides for the world, but I dont think I idolize him. All of the Apostles are great men. Most missionaries listen to Elder Holland more than any other Apostle and sometimes even their Mission Presidents. I think President Monson, Elder Packer, and Elder Scott appeal to me the most out of all of them. They have a very straightforward and bold way of declaring things.
But we cant overlook the other Apostles past and present. To say nothing of President Erying and the overwhelming compassion he feels for all of god's children would be devastating. Or Elder Ballard's efforts to encourage the family to learn and grow from each other. I'm very grateful for President Uchtdorf's council about being Exactly Obedient and never varying your course in his talk A Matter of a few degrees. That's why we constantly study the words of the Prophets and Apostles between conferences.
I'm picking up the package tomorrow. UPS didn't leave it at the door. I guess you requested a signature. So when I go pick it up tomorrow I'll be able to let you know. But since I'm sure I will I'll just say. I LOVE IT!!! Thanks mom!
I'm pretty sure I've said it before so I'll say it again. Prophecies and signs are being fulfilled. Tempests, earthquakes, thunderings (We had those for about 7 hours yesterday with no rain).
Tiffany's baptism was beautiful. She asked me to give a talk on Baptism for it. The support that she and her family have received from the ward is awesome. The chapel was almost completely packed for her baptism. The young women were rushing around after church to remind everyone of the baptism before they went to prepare a special musical number for the baptism and refreshments afterwards.
I know this gospel is true. There are thousands of people out there who are prepared for and ready to hear it. Seeking them out involves paying special attention to the spirit. Look for your loved ones who you think may be ready to hear this message. If they aren't take small and simple steps to prepare them. This message is the fruit spoken of in Lehi's dream. We've all partaken of it and found it to be delicious. Now we want to share it. I bear this testimony in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
"Feed my sheep..."
Elder Christofferson
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