Hey y’all,

Interesting week for me.

So after I got released from the hospital I got stuck and quarantined in my apartment  for a week and a half. Let me tell you it was no fun at all. Being cooped up in a place for a week and a half can have effects on you mentally and physically! It definitely affected me mentally because after I got out—back to work—it felt strange.

Not seeing members for a week and a half was difficult. I am glad I am finally out.!!!

The last  couple of days we have been visiting members again. Many of them approached me and said: “I heard you were in the hospital, are you doing ok?” I said “Yes, I’m doing so much better thanks to you guys. Thank you for all the prayers and dinners I received during this time.”

Snowflake is a heavily populated member area. The people are kind and serviceable.  Most of them tell me “Thank you for serving here in Snowflake Elder you are doing a great job”. It is always nice to hear from members that the work is good.

Not much happened this past week because of Covid—my companion Elder Carn came down with Covid too. I am glad to be out of the hospital and back in the Lord’s work.  I love every one of you!

There is a video I love called “Being an Agent to Act. In it, Elder Bednar talks about having faith to see the miracles in life.

In the scriptures, the prophet Alma testifies of the same principle that  Elder Bednar talks about. Alma said “And now as I said concerning faith—faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true.”  Alma the prophet and Elder Bernard testify that faith is necessary to see miracles. 

I have a firm testimony of the church, and of the knowledge I have gained so far while I have been out serving a mission. It’s crazy-enlightening to dive deep into the doctrine of the Gospel. I am grateful for the time I have to do that.

I truly believe I am blessed with the best parents In the whole world. I wouldn’t be here without their knowledge and diligence in encouraging me to serve. Thanks for all you do for me Mami and Dad. You guys are the best. Love you guys.

Thanks to all for the support during this long week and a half I was quarantined. I learned a lot while I was out. One thing I learned was to eat healthier foods, and to plan out my meals better. Another thing I learned was that our Heavenly Father is always there for us. He will never leave us alone to suffer.

Love you all and will see you very soon!

BUENA SUERTE! ✌️ 😎 ❤️

Elder Baldwin