120 Degrees, earthquakes, and fires, and a note to Madsen

 

September 9, 2024

This week was a hot one... but oddly I kinda enjoyed it 


Not much exciting happened but...
-I did hop a big fence in my dress to get into a apartment complex 
-saw lots of kittens 
-trio life is honestly a blast 
- been finding lots of prepared people lately. GOD IS GOOD
- oh and had another earthquake, the air is full of ash and smoke, and we are just living in an oven

I have been loving missionary work recently. It definitely has been a process to learn to love and enjoy it. But oh how joyous is the journey. While reading in the book of mormon lately I have noticed lots of people listening to the voice of the adversary. And boy it is easy to listen to the adversary. I know I am guilty of it. But as we continually repent and turn more to Jesus christ we can become stronger. I am learning to be with HIM 24/7. And I invite you to do so as well. 

Helaman 16:17
If they will not repent, and observe to do MY WILL, I will utterly destroy them, saith the Lord, because of their unbelief notwithstanding the many mighty works which I have done among them; and as surely as the Lord liveth shall these things be, saith the Lord.

The more time we spend with Him we will be able to understand what His will is for us. Then we will be able to dind the joy and not be destroyed from the works of the adversary. 

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Madsen, 
Oh how much I love you. Approaching your birthday call I was nervous. I didn't know what to say to you or how to connect. My heart was full of prayer to be able to reach out and express my love and gratitude for you the best that I could. Madsen you are one of the strongest people I know, and I don't say that just to say it. It is true. The only way to become who we want to become is with our Savior Jesus Christ. He is always the answer. He can make you strong. The closer you are to him, and the more real he becomes in your life; I know your life can and will change.

If Jesus Christ and this gospel wasn't real I would have been home a long time ago. BUT IT IS REAL; HE IS REAL. I have seen it change people's lives and I know it can change your life too. Because this gospel is a gospel of miracles🫶❤️

 It is thursday and I am writing this. I have just received some pictures of the letter you wrote to dad and mom. I dropped to my knees in gratitude as I can feel your desire and hope to change. I have all confidence in you because you are my big brother, and madsen you are the smartest kindest person I know. I love you so much! I look up to and admire you. Thanks for being such a great example to me! 


I read this talk this last week and thought of you! Hope you like it ! 


Stop Limiting Yourself 

I love you so much madsen!!! Please don't forget that!


Your lil sis
Emma-my-eeeeeeeema 

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