Short Message

The things I would like to touch on in the very short e-mail.
1. I was able to go to the temple today. It was such a great experience. I really love that place. I know that it is the house of the Lord. I did not get to do a regular season but I was able to help in some sealing’s. I was also able to watch a real sealing happen. It was so great to see. Our family really can be together forever. I know this now more than ever. I love this gospel.
2. We had a baptism of a little boy this last week. I was able to get into the freezing cold water and baptize him. It was so cold but however once I started to say the prayer the water just did not seem so cold anymore. It was a great feeling. This young man, Thiago is great. He went to church 4 weeks strait without any help from anyone. He walked to church these last 5 weeks and even walked in the rain. He really had a strong desire to follow Christ.
3. I was able to give a talk in both of our wards Sunday. I first gave it in my ward at 9:30 and then again at 2:00. It was great. I really love giving talks.
5. The work is going great. The Lord is really blessing me and my companion. We were really trying our hardest to find some great investigators and then the Lord helped them to go to church. I was really excited. We were able to have 13 investigators in church this last Sunday. It was so great. I thank the Lord so much. It was nothing that I or my companion did.
I am very excited to hear that you are doing great mother. I am so happy to know that you will go to visit the family. Have a good time. I hope that when you get back you can relax and start to get back to normal. I know that the Lord is with you. I know this because this is his promise to missionaries. He says that our families will be protected and that they will be blessed. I know that is true. You have really been blessed with the Lord on your side. You have been comforted so much. Just always look to the Lord mother. I know that the Lord will never leave you alone. If you search for him you will find comfort in his arms. I know that this is true. I love this gospel. I know that God loves us so much. Sorry that this letter is so short and rough but I will try to do better next time. Just know that I pray for you lots and that I love you all.
Elder Daniel j. Parkinson
P.s. What color is the new car? How is oklahoma doing and the 49ers and BSU? I love you mother.
p.s.s You are such a great example mother.
ps.s.s. I know this is the true church and that you will be blessed as you read the scriptures and do the things you need to. I am so excited that you have home teachers and that you have a calling. I love you. As I said before I know that god will always be with us. Never forget that.