Is it really week six already?! that is nuts!! thanks for the letter last night, except to ruin my day by telling me about harvey unga.... do you know anymore details than that?
last night we had such an amazing conference! it was elder kevin w. pearson of the first quorum of the seventy, and he spoke for about 50 mins on (what i got out of it) receiving the gift of the holy ghost and how it changes our lives. i will probably sent my note pads home before i go to mexico, less weight and i want to keep the notes. so the talk last night was probably one of the most inspiring talks i have heard here. maybe even more influential to me that conference. he spoke a ton about our identity. who i am now, and who i was before i changed to be a disciple of the lord. i have to give up all things of my past worldly life and 100% dedicate my life to the savior and his work! it will be extremely tough, but i know in the end, it will definatetly be worth it. 3 Ne 5:13, 3 Ne 19:9 D&C 121:45. those were some of the most important scriptures he shared with us last night. i already have 3 ne 5:13 memorized in spanish and am going to start working on the others.
well not a whole lot has happened this week, i got a few letters sent out, griffin included, and a lot of studying. it is hard to hear of the birthdays of people i love, and that i didnt get to share it with them, but its ok i hope they understand. haha.
well there was one really big thing that did happen this week, me and elder smith got called to be the new zone leaders?! i am really not sure why, but i know that whom the lord calls, he qualifies. not only does that depend on your leadership callings etc, but mostly for missionary work. he didnt call us to come and fail, rather to succeed! but we can only do that with full faith and trust in him. well mom it turns out i am a lot like you and i would rather do it on my own and its hard to recognize the lords hand in all aspects of my life, but as i have strived to follow those things, i have immediately recognized the blessings.
for those of you getting ready to serve, or still thinking about if its right for you, I promise you that it is right for you! if you feel you are lacking in some part of the gospel, turn to the scriptures and ponder diligently! pray every morning and night for help and an assurance that God is there, and that He loves you. i know that by the power of the holy ghost, you will know that these things are true. study the scriptures and preach my gospel and you will be blessed so much, and you will receive the answer that the lord God needs you to serve.
so it was kinda wierd, while on our temple walk on sunday, i ran into deanna facer! haha she was jsut with her boyfriend chilling. if you want more details you can ask her cause i dont have a ton of time left. but i have a few favors to ask. i need new gym socks, the ones we got have already got holes in them and are about to fall apart. me and elder smith would love some cookies! haha, we also got the ones from dear elder. probably snickerdoodles? also please send with the cookies the 3X5 cards in my closet. they were scotts and they had some really importand scriptures and quotes on them and if its ok with him, i would like to take them for now. have alyssa write me what the gender is so i can know asap! i am out of time on here, so i love you all so much and thank you for your prayers!!! i can feel the comforting power of the holy ghost through your prayers.
joseph, keep up the wonderful work and stay close to the lord! 1 Ne 10: 17-19 and please study it diligently. we talked about it last night, and it impacted me so much. hold to the iron rod!!! i know you are doing amazing and keep up the great work.
tara keep being a great example to your friends and especially the sisters on your team. they need your good example and dedication to the lord. never lower your standards for anything!! that is satans most powerful tool, and he works by small and simple things. dont even let him start to creep into your life.
i love you all so much and love to hear from you! mom maybe you could have rusty use dear elder too? or maybe carlos?
love you so much
-Elder Facer
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