M&M Letter #5

August 23,2012

Dear family,

            So I have learned that as soon as a thought comes, I need to write it downL because I have had things to write back to you guys, I think of them, and then an hour later or when I get a chance to write a letter I forget. So lesson learned.

            It was not the prophet unfortunately. But it was an apostle Elder Neil L Anderson of the 12 came and spoke. His presence and the comments he shared were amazing. I took good note.

            Oh…3 days and its dad + karis birthday. Hope this gets to you soon. Happy Birthday!! Love you both. The big 52 + 4. Awesom.

            That’s crazy how fast sister bond is getting married. I am glad she is happy though and all is well. I will be thinking of her today, as today is when they are getting married. I assume its only a civil marriage because she cannot be sealed to more then one man? Sorry pen is dieing. Much better. So correct me if thinking that is wrong. Are you guys invited? Or are you just going to watchfrom candice’s or dads office windows. LOL

            So Elder P reported yesterday and he is in the room next door! Elder P is the one going to Belgium from our stake. Anyway it was good to see himand talk to him. I gave him a whole bunch of advice + we talked for awhile. We have about 10 new guys in our hall ranging from Belgium to Guatamala we have convinced the new elders that Elder S(in my district) is from Germany and does not speak good English. He is pulling it off so far and it is hilarious. Its so funny to see his new roommates play sherades with him to understand because they don’t know german.

Its been 30 minutes, I went to breakfast and I cant think of anything else, so until I get another random thought or until email. I will talk to you guys soon.

Love,

            Elder Ustach

Dear family,

            Not sure what I wrote this morning but I have to tell you about today. So today we taught Sister Pat is the investigators name. We were going to discuss family+ such because pat is 65, has 2 sons + 9 grandchildren. So we planned on family + how god loves family. We get in there+start with our lesson. We ask about her late husband and read alma 40:11-12 which explains he is happy. After we read that+ bare our testimonies on the truth of it she explains her husband killed himself…well we had no clue what to say. We were stuck dumb. Finally we said”we don’t know, but we know if you pray and ask god, then you can receive an answer about you husband+ how he is doing.” The rest of the lesson was on prayer which is completely off what we prepared. It was crazy. Elder kincaid shared a story of when he was converted. The spirit was so strong. Unfortunatly for me I was worried about what to say so I didn’t feel it. The more I learn to talk the more I can focus on the spirit hoepefully. I am bummed I missed out but will learn to recognize it+ go with it.

            Quick after thought because I forgot. I think I mentioned, no prophet. Elder Neil L Anderson. The weddings are awesome. I am so excited for wes. Please send him my love+ excitement for me. Tell Ms, if you can, I am happy Julie is in her class and I am grateful for her support. Pls send me that stuff asap,as well as mr. Sims address or email.