March 4--Last Installment of Today's Letter to Matt

Dear Elder,

Hi!  Thanks for the email.  I appreciate what you said about Christ and Peter.  I can tell by what you said, that you have learned a lot.  I want to be more valiant in my love for Jesus Christ, and to do a better job at feeding His sheep.  During my trip to Cassandra's I tried to talk to the many people I met on airplanes and shuttles.  I hoped a cheerful conversation would help them have a nice day.  I also mentioned that I was a member of the church, and mentioned my beliefs as they came up in the conversation.  I was prepared to answer questions if anyone asked me any, which they didn't.  On the shuttle back to the airport in Texas, the driver and I had a nice talk about religion.   We discovered many things that we had in common and he expressed admiration for our focus on families.  Our conversation was cut short by our reaching the airport.

 I felt good about all the conversations I had with God's children that week, and met some wonderful people.  I have been praying that when I fly again this next weekend that I will sit by someone in need of the Gospel.

I liked the picture you sent.  It was nice to see your face, and to see your companion and also the arch.  I think the arch is cool because it sits right on the tip of the peninsula.  You are welcome for making sure we had scriptures and prayer when you were growing up, and I am so glad it helped.  I don't know how people get along without them.  They are an absolutely essential part of my day, which reminds me that I haven't read my scriptures yet this morning, but don't worry, I will.  I just want to make sure that you got this letter.

 Here are some email installments I wrote to you earlier in the week (Blog note:  This is where I pasted the rest of this week's letter installments to Matt)

  The rest of yesterday was nice.  We took Katrina out driving, but she's not ready to be out on the road, so we ended up going backwards in a parking lot most of the time.  Then Dad took over the driving and we went to Wash Hut and the kids got treats.  On the way home, we read a First Presidency message written by President Hinkley way back in 2004 because that's the only Ensign I could find at Wash Hut.  When we got home, we wrote letters to you.  Tonight we plan to have family home evening.  Today I am doing laundry, finances, and shopping, and I also have to let the cabinet delivery guys in.  Our refrigerator should be back in place, and that just leaves the counter tops and sink to be installed.  Can't wait!  I am also corresponding with Grandpa Haws right now about 2N 29:9, and that might end up being my scripture reading for today, ha ha.  Later, my childhood friend, Lorrie'L is going to call for our bi-decade phone conversation.  That will be so fun!

I love you very much, Matt, and hope your week is wonderful
Love,
Mom

PS I tried to take pictures this morning, but the camera was dead.  I had Preston take pictures at Miriam's birthday, but he hasn't sent them to me yet.  I will try again next week!