Letter From Dad

Hello Annie Girl,

How goes the "Banner of Truth" and your hallowed hands? I do know that no unhallowed hand will stop the work from progressing! What miracles have you witnessed this week? 

We now have the miracle of air conditioning back in our home. It was a  challenging 12 days of living in our bedrooms. I am so grateful for AC! Although it is a very expensive birthday gift 

I have been reminiscing about my mission and what I did for my birthdays on the mission. For my 20th birthday, I had just been mid-monthed into a neighboring area. My previous comp didn't think it was necessary to stay together..., anyway, the Elders before had brought a kitten in and brought fleas into the apartment. I did not know this but I woke up with my legs red with flea bites. We had to bomb the apartment. We also convinced a nanny, she went home to Organ, to send me some b-day cookies.  We laughed and called them "Anna Cookies" It is amazing what you find funny as a missionary. Mom was the same age as Hannah and you are the same age as me at this time on my mission... Funny thoughts.

I was listening to Elder Oaks this morning. He quoted Pres Nelsen and said, "Salvation is a very personal gift, but Exaltation is a family gift. I believe that a person's progression is slowed or even stopped without an eternal comp. It is a wonderful gift to have prophets and apostles on the earth to give us the boost we need, not to get tossed with every wind of doctrine or worldly ideas. 

I hope you are doing exceptionally well today and every day. I know your companion, wards and friends are blessed with your strength of testimony and bright light. You are the best! 

I Love You Annie.

Keep the smile on,

Dad

8/25/2022