Dear Mom,

Easter dinner was pretty good! we went to a members house and it was by far the best meal that she has cooked for us ever! so yes! but, no lamb. That's okay though, we had some real good pork chops. So I take that Ammon got the Clutch down? wow. Impressive haha. I have been told that The Michael Jackson Dance game is pretty cool. A recent convert here has it and she really enjoys it, but it's with the kinect, not the wii.

Yep, Camille sounds like a RM, that's for sure. I think I will hug people when I get home, I have been getting practice with the elders here. I mean, we can't hug anyone else. so we hug each other. eh, it's how we do.

So, Speaking of Handicap kids, I was told a story once about a boy with downs. When He turned 8 years old he wanted to be baptized, and of course, we know that we don't baptize those with Handicaps like that because they have a free pass. He really wanted it though and he got baptized. when he turned 12 he really wanted to get the priesthood, Same thing there, He ended up getting it. Then, when he got old enough to get a patriarchal blessing, if we follow the pattern, he wanted that as well, like the rest of the things, they tried to talk him out of it because it's not necessary, but he got it anyway. Within his blessing he was told that he was blessed with his downs syndrome because in the pre-mortal Life he was one of those choice spirits that Helped escort satan and his followers out of Gods presence. He was thus blessed with this disability to be protected because God Knew that those he escorted out would recognize him and do all they possibly could to take him out. I thought it was really cool, I have never thought of it in that sense.

I'm pretty sure we will be able to Skype if it is approved again. It would be around 6:30 do do it after 4 when you are home so I'm sure we could do that. but, we don't really know anything about it yet. it seems to be that everything happens last minute without too much time to prepare. so When I find out, I will let you know okay? haha

What if you were to just lace the Retaining walls with poison? That would do the trick.Then you wouldn't have to worry about him coming back. So... you know, problem solved! I have thought about catching a squirrel too. they are all over the place here. I thought about using cereal to lure it into our apartment and then into a cage. I want a brown one and a black one! oh yes! haha

Since when Has Matthew been self conscious? I remember him always saying "I don't Care, Leave me alone!" haha oh that little goober ;P

You know, I have thought about more of the Spirit of my mission, than the letter you could say. I'm very excited to see Less-actives being able to progress and do the things that they need to and seeing success with those members in the ward. Of that I am Immensely appreciative. The thing that I guess I could say that bothers me the most, is that when we aren't teaching there is practically nothing to do. This last Saturday night when we were planning I took a look at my planner and saw that the only thing we had planned to do was church and dinner. We continued to plan and we came to the conclusion, it was time to go back and do the things, and see the people we have seen again after a number of attempts. That night I feel like I was Finally broken, I have never felt that broken ever before in my life. all I could think was why? When is this going to be over? as I prayed, I felt Like Christ was there with me, Just like when He was in the Garden Of Gethsemane (there is a picture of that in the April Ensign by Carl Bloch) strengthening me. The next day, I still hadn't slept it off, but as we drove to Church I looked at the back of my planner where I have a picture of Alma the younger getting Rebuked by the angel and I thought, Why Can't I have an Alma the Younger experience and then go forth to convert many people? then I was on the edge of sleep and all I could think of and see was The face of Christ and a big smile on it.

It was then at this point where I realized, It's time to take a step back and raise my vision a bit higher where I can see him there with me. That no Matter what we go through, whether it be big or small, easy for someone but hard for us, He is there for us and it will all be able to be put together for us when we have other difficulties and sorrows in our future. Most importantly that we will be able to understand more fully and in that day when we stand before our Savior, we can report back, "I did it, I did as you asked and I did my best, I never, no never gave up". How great will be that day when we will see him again and be able to Partake of his gladness.


Love you most,
--
Elder Michael Stone.

P.S. yes I sure did get the package! thank you so much, But, I won't really be able to listen to that talk because it isn't by a GA. I really like the music though! ;)