Semana 4

Dear Elder Lutze, 

We love you and send our weekly greetings! How was your trip? How's the Mexico MTC? Did you get your package? Do you like the calendar? How's Elder Haynie and your district? Do you have a district name?

After we saw you off on Tuesday... Yes, you guessed it, I've been working at home and at work. I watched Diver Thursday morning and talked with Natalie. She has surgery November 16 for her other knee. This is the day before Hannah hopes to be induced for her new baby. It's going to be a busy week. I made it to the temple on Friday and did some initiatories. Saturday, Dad helped Chris and Sonia with the patching and painting around their new door. We sat behind the Argyles today in church  (You helped them in preparation for sod.) They are leaving next week for Elder Miller's mission - Frankfurt!!!! Amazing! Brother Argyle mentioned that they enjoyed talking with you that day. We also spent about six hours with Marlene and LG at their home up Hobblecreek Canyon. We enjoyed catching up with them and they even asked us if we'd like to come spend some time with them on their boat when they go back out! We were shocked. Of course, we said yes! They usually sail around the Bahamas. The boat is docked in Miami.

I've had so many things come to me that I want to share with you... all in good time! For now...

"He is not waiting to love you until you have overcome your weaknesses and bad habits. He loves you today with a full understanding of your struggles. He is aware that you reach up to Him in heartfelt and hopeful prayer. He knows of the times you have held onto the fading light and believed—even in the midst of growing darkness. He knows of your sufferings. He knows of your remorse for the times you have fallen short or failed. And still He loves you.

​​​​And God knows of your successes; though they may seem small to you, He acknowledges and cherishes each one of them. He loves you for extending yourself to others. He loves you for reaching out and helping others bear their heavy burdens—even when you are struggling with your own.

​​​​He knows everything about you. He sees you clearly—He knows you as you really are. And He loves you—today and always!"

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf 

I want you to think about this too... you are bearing the same name "Elder" that the Apostles are addressed by as you serve the Lord for the next two years!!! Keep that in your heart!

READ Helaman 5:12, 14, 17-18

Love,

Mom