Hola a todos! This week was awesome. We have been biking a bunch now since we don’t have a car in bustling Mesa, which city by the way is quite large so our bike rides are not typically short ones. This has been my first time biking for about a month now. Biking is so fun but you get exhausted very fast. Glad the weather is still on the cool side. The summer heat can be tormenting.

This transfer I have been the district leader of my district comprised of 3 elders and 8 sisters. It has been a blast being in this position for a while now. I have learned so much and understand the importance of looking after others and seeing how they are doing. This is exactly one of the traits of Heavenly Father and His son Jesus Christ. They look after all their children on earth and give them what they think is best for them. Heavenly Father loves us so much He even sent his son Jesus Christ to come down to earth and die for all God’s children so their sins can be forgiven. Isn’t that just showing charity? Well I think it is.

In Preach My Gospel on page 124 it’s says that charity is a gift from God. This is a large and rewarding attribute that we can obtain if we just learn of it in the scriptures. There are many scriptures that talk about charity but Moroni 7:47 is one of my favorites and you may remember me quoting in before:

“But charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever; and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it shall be well with him.”

Just as it states that charity is the pure love of Jesus Christ and It endureth for ever, I have found this to be a true and guiding principle. I believe this with all my heart. I have enjoyed being district leader because I have learned how to overcome some fears I have been facing since before the mission. I was afraid to lead. I had some experience, but it was easier to let others put themselves forward. I never felt I was ready to lead until quite recently. I am grateful for this opportunity to learn and grow and love in a new capacity.

Missions are great experiences that need to occur. They teach you how to truly have faith is Jesus Christ and how to depend on Him when times get tough. I now out nearly a year and a half and I feel like I need more time serving. Once you come out on a mission you don’t want to go home on most days because of the spirit and joy you feel each day not having to worry about school or work. I have enjoyed my mission so far and will continue to enjoy it. Life is good when you are on a mission serving the Grand Master of the universe ✨️ 🙌 🙏 

I love you all and hope this week is a blessed we for each of you. Remember that God lives and loves each of you. You guys are awesome and I look forward to when I can say I did my best God I served to the best of my ability and am happy I did so.

Have a great week! 🔥😀 ✌️ ❤️