Dear Family,
Things are really well here in Fresno. Some days are really hard but honestly those are the ones that build my testimony of prayer, faith and patience. I really enjoyed all of the General Conference and thought it was awesome! I especially enjoyed the talk from Elder Hales that said we must wait on the Lord and remember to have faith and patience in Him and know that He will lead us out of the storms and darkness of our trials. It is especially through prayer. I know that God is our Father and loves each of us and wants to help us in our hard times if we will diligently go to Him and continually ask Him for comfort and guidance in our lives. We have two baptisms this month and I am super excited for them. One is the mom of a family that are members. She is super solid and ready to go. The other has a problem with drinking but really he is a miracle. We got done tracting through an apartment after our apointment canceled on us and as we waited for Elder Wright and Elder Moreno to come pick us up, a man was walking back to his apartment and it is the same one who will be baptized on the 16th of October. He immediately had a desire to be a member and go to church and he hasn't missed one sunday since we found hime almost 3 weeks ago. He is not super smart but he is so willing to listen and to learn. The Lord prepared this man and we were worthy enough to be guided by the Spirit to find him. There are people waiting for each of you specifically in your lives that only you can touch. Pray to God and ask Him who it is and I promise as a representative of Christ that you will recieve a face or name and then with that name go back to God and ask Him what you should invite them to. He will answer. I love you all so much and miss you a ton and pray for you always.
I did recieve mom's mail but not the pictures yet. I have a letter for mom and Sarah that have been sent a few days ago and have one for Victoria that will be sent with in the week. I am so greatful for all your support and love and prayers. It really does help and I know that this work is true. The Spirit speaks to all, every one of us, in the things we can do to serve and share in our own lives and we just need to pray to recieve the promptings and we must act on them. It is just like President Monson's story about the Temple in Germany but remember we don't have to be a general authority, or a bishop or a missionary. We just need to be a worthy member of Christ's Church and because we have the gift of the Holy Ghost, it must and will speak to us as we live righteously. The angels and blessings of heaven CANNOT be with held or restrained in any manner or degree from the worthy Latter Day Saint who diligently seeks to have that heavenly guidance and help. I love you all so much and am thankful for everything you do. I think of you often and know that you are doing so much good in your homes even when you don't realize it. Thank you for your examples, share your testimonies. I love you all so much!
-Love your son/brother/grandson/nephew/
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