9-14-2015

First things first, I bought a new suit. The suit is great, it was more than I thought, they had a cheaper one, that was just a size too small, but I went for the one that fit, and got like thousands of compliments from church, so Ii guess it looks pretty good. Actually fits and is a nice gray suit, and people thought I lost more weight because of it. I think I'm going to take in the suit I came out with to be altered today and re-sized if they can do it, I called some people and it sounds like the 20-30 dollar range to do it so we will see what happens.

We have been working with a part member family and he has made the decision to be baptized on Saturday. His interview is tonight, we are so excited for him. I had the wonderful opportunity to give him a blessing a few weeks ago and man, it is so powerful to participate in the Lord's work on earth, I love it. He has asked that I confirm him on Sunday. It is so awesome and such a tender mercy we have to use the Priesthood of God to bless the lives of others as He would have us do. I love the Priesthood. I can't wait to gain an even better understanding of it and continue to serve. It's so cool.

I think Mom wants me to write her, she sent me stamps in the mail haha, Well played, I think.

We have been working with some members of the ysa branch down here, and one that is particularly close to my heart is Trevor Lovett. He has been a member a little over a year and wasn't planning on a mission, but has recently started dating someone who has been a great influence on him and now it's a strong possibility. He spoke on Sunday and invited his mom and grandma, who aren't members, and it was powerful. Then he taught Gospel Principles and talked about families, and I knew I was your son, because I teared up just like you. The moral of the story is, the Lord has a plan for each of His children. We talked about the most we can do for our families who need us the most is just love them. The girl Trevor is dating is the daughter of a Bishop, his son is less active, but making progress. She said the most important thing we can do is love, no matter what, and be that example. It's frustrating at times, but that's our job, to love, everything else, is done by someone a lot better at His job than us.

My mission is awesome. I love it, my goal is to help people here, in hopes that someone will help where I wish I could. I love the Gospel and you guys. Thank you for everything. I mean it.

With a heart full of love,

-Elder Ellsworth