Hola a todos! This week was awesome! We had General Conference, and the speakers were amazing and shared very spiritual things such as ‘loving your neighbor as thyself’ and ‘loving God.’ I have been trying to work on these commandments every day of my mission because I know it is not easy.

I especially enjoyed President Nelsons talk about loving those around us because it is so true. As a missionary I practice these principles every day with my companion and mission buddies.

On another note, Payson has been awesome. I have enjoyed the people I have met here so far. Chances are I might avoid the heat from the Valley again. Wouldn’t that be a blessing? I know that would be great for sure. It’s so nice and quiet up here in Payson Arizona. Normally in the valley like Mesa you can hear cars passing by all day but like I said in the mountains in Payson you cannot hear a single thing which in my book is a blessing. That includes the stars at night. Their isn’t very much light pollution up here in Payson which creates a beautiful opportunity to star gaze. 

We had the chance to give some service to the Letterman family who are members of the Mogollon Ward here in Payson. It took me back to the times when I would help my mother in our Garden back at home. I enjoyed meeting them and they took us out to a restaurant afterwards. There are many scriptures that talk about showing love to our enemies who offend us. This scripture is among my favorites and is found in the Savior’s Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:43-44:

“Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy.

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.”

This is exactly what President Nelson in the recent Conference has asked us to do. Love our enemies. I have a passion for being kind and this scripture helps me remember the reason for doing so.

Thank you all for your continuous love and support these past 18 months while I have been out serving. I have enjoyed every single moment and trial I have had as well. You guys are awesome! Keep up the good work and press forward with a steadfastness in Christ. As we go through this holy week, I invite you all to do the study in gospel library that outlines the events of each day of this Holy week.

I love you all and talk to you guys soon ❤️ ✌️ 😎