Hola a todos! With this month being the time that basketball fans come together from all over the country in hopes their team will do well in the several NCAA basketball tournaments, I recognize the fun and fellowship that can be experienced from sports like these. I have certainly enjoyed my fill of sports and other great activities on my weekly preparation day, but this one was extra special because President Smith was able to join us. Sure we wanted to play well, but most important was that a group of missionaries who have been working so hard together were able to play together if only for an afternoon. It was a magical moment and a great memory.

Amidst the frantic pace of life – our own March Madness, it is essential we come to understand and recognize our life purpose. The Lord cares about us and blesses us with moments of joy in life and for me joy in my missionary work.

This week was a long week but it was well worth it. My comp and I taught so much this week and finally got to meet with a referral family from the Phoenix Mission. They have three little girls who always their parents on Sundays: “Are we going to church today?” This is the question we should be asking ourselves. Am I going to make time for the Lord today by worshiping Him? As a missionary, this is all I do. I worship Christ by teaching others about His restored Gospel and bringing them back to Him. It truly is a joy and a labor of love.

In Preach My Gospel on page 127, it talks about diligence. “Diligence is the steady consistent, earnest, and energetic effort in doing the Lord’s work.” This is so true when we are diligent in the Lord’s work we strive to become better and have a desire to change. In Doctrine and Covenants 58:27-28, the Lord teaches:

 27 Verily I say, men [and women] should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness;

 28 For the power is in them, wherein they are agents unto themselves. And inasmuch as men [and women] do good they shall in nowise lose their reward.

I really like this scripture because it talks about having a good cause and by accomplishing that cause you will receive a reward in heaven. Missions are very hard because I have had experiences on my mission that have put my Testimony to the test. I have enjoyed my time out here serving the Lord and His children. I know that this is the true church upon the face of the earth and that no other church can replace it. I am grateful for each of you and love you all! Talk to you all next week!

Buene Suerte esta semana! 😎 ✌️ ❤️