Well, I guess I need to get in the habit of checking the mail daily! I don't know when this letter arrived, but I just got it out of the mailbox this afternoon. I am so used to getting letters from him only on Saturdays (emails on Tuesdays) that I haven't worried about checking everyday. That's going to change! I feel a little better about the lack of information he gave in his email about Elder Holland on Thanksgiving Day now. But, his comment at the end about "having a hard time" confirms my concerns that he is having a hard time. Keep him in your prayers!
November 25, 2010
Dear Family,
Happy Thanksgiving!!! Sorry my letter is coming late. I forgot about Thanksgiving up until Wednesday. Today is Thursday and we are allowed to write letters so it works out. :) I just got back from eating turkey, mashed potatoes and all the other good treats as well. It isn't the same as at Grammy's, but food is food! Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Spoke to us today at the devotional. It was pretty cool So now I have been able to been able to hear from three apostles while I have been here: Elders Ballard, Bednar and Holland. It's been awesome! Elder Holland brought his whole family and his grandchildren sang to us. It was funny and cute at the same time. He also told us he was acting as our family today and it was very spiritual. I was loving devotional! He spoke on how we, missionaries, have such an impact on everyone and how grateful he was for the example we set for his grandchildren. He expressed his love for us and the work we do. I am so grateful for the gospel and the role it has played in my life. I am thankful for my family and the example you have been to me in my life. I know I am doing the Lord's work and that I could be so many other places right now, but I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you. I know that if I do what is right, I will be blessed even if I am having a hard time. I want you all to know I love you with all my heart and you are in my prayers!
XOxOXoxXOo
Con Amor,
Elder Jones
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