STRONG FAMILY TIES ENCOURAGE CORRECT CHOICES

Well hello family! 

Sorry the letter is a little late this week, we had a giant mission conference this week and yesterday was when it was. We got to hear talks about Christ being our Master Healer and about Christ and temple work. We also got to hear a message during 2nd hour about family history and "the dash". That was really neat! They said that as you learn more of your family history and the stories of their ups and downs, then your family ties (current family) become much stronger and you are more prone to choose correct choices.

Loved that lesson! 

Then we had some get to know you activities too, and attended the temple today :) That was great I loved it! I am learning about how Heavenly Father is our Perfect Teacher and He gives us everything in life to help us grow. It's up to us to take what He's given us and apply it and let it transform our lives.

Answers to those questions:

1. What would you like for christmas?

Some accounts or journal entries from you and Dad or even farther back to read about missions or life in general... if that's not too hard :) And some male names to take to the temple for endowments :)

2. Should we send something for your companion?

He has gotten 2 Packages! But maybe if you send anything something small would be really nice :)

3.Are you guys getting together as a mission for christmas?

Already did at the mission conference :)

4.You got the music player form a ling time ago right?

Si

5.Is it still cold enough in the evenings for you guys to wear sweaters?

Somewhat, it is warmer during the days, but colder at nights, so it varies.

Lots of marriages! (cousin Spencer & friend Josh) How exciting! Send me some pictures if you get the chance! :)

I'll finish writing in a second but I want to read Dad's letter first! :)

Oh and skype, yes we need to set up a time to do that! So if you set up a time and mail me a letter back about when you want to do it Christmas day in the mail, I can get that letter and finalize all the information next monday when I can write the letter :)

So when you pick a time, just mail a letter here and I will be able to write from that one back next week for that. And would you mind sending Tanner's account name too? :)

Thank you so much! :)

Thanks for everything you are all doing! I couldn't be here if it weren't for you, and your love for me. I love you all so much and thank you for all the letters and great things you are telling me about. I love the goal of going to the temple so often, that is going to bless your life so so much:) Thank you for all the help you give me in all of life, and I pray for you all daily. I know The Lord and His Atonement give us hope, purpose, and peace in this life. We have so much given to us through The Restored Gospel! And I know that it's all true! It's a hard journey at many times in our life, but the trials and challenges only make us stronger. I know The Lord is always willing to reach out His hand and invite us all to come unto Him. I love you all dearly and hope you all have a great week preparing for Christmas. :) I love the idea of giving gifts to The Savior, and the greatest gift we can give Him, is us :) He loves us and desires us to draw near unto Him :) I love you all and will talk to you next week! :)

Love,

Elder Apsley :)

And we have a baptism this week! The girl named Dannisshiah is getting baptized! Member referral :)