6/17/13

Mom, the work is going great!  We were able to have Anthony's baptism this last week!  He was the one that was a devote Catholic and he's very knowledgeable of both the Bible and now the Book of Mormon!  He was confirmed yesterday and he will be receiving the Aaronic Priesthood and then going to the temple to do his ancestor's temple work, including his parents!

My favorite missionary scripture currently is Proverbs 3: 5-6.  Mission split is effective July 1st so I'm in Richmond area and Eli (Gremmert) is in Chesapeake.  Sad day :/ 

I have received a letter from Grandpa and Grandma Isom.  I'm the worst at replying to handwritten letters, sorry! I have not made Hootenanny just yet but I plan to.

I spoke on Father's day also, Luke!  It was on obedience.  There is no such thing as a small thing when it comes to obedience.  Also, we should be obedient to the Lord not for the blessings but because we love Him and that should be reason enough.  If Father's day is a day to honor and show our love to our fathers then we should remember our eternal, perfect Heavenly Father and show Him our love by willingly being obedient to the commandments.  Love your son, Elder Mounts

Dad,

I have your card and I'm getting it to you as soon as possible, as well as Luke's.  It's hard when you're only allowed to write on P-Day's!  I wasn't even thinking last week either!  I hope you enjoy it!  I'm glad you had a wonderful Father's day!  I wish I could've been there to enjoy it with you all, but hey it's only two Father's days to miss!  I was assigned the topic of obedience.  It was a lot harder to prepare than I thought, but I was able to have the spirit with me and give a 10 min. or so talk.  I learned, or reestablished, that there is no such thing as a small thing when it comes to disobedience. Yesterday, I was able to truly see my appreciation for you and all you have taught me as the Patriarch of the home.  I realize that I know all I need to be a missionary because of the example you have set for me and I also know that I still have A LOT to learn.  I also was able to remember our Heavenly Father whose love is infinite and appreciate all He has blessed me with, especially my family, you and mom and the knowledge of the Gospel you have both brought me.  There are some things only a father can teach his son though and I am continually grateful for the teachings and counsel you continuously share with me.  Thank you Dad!

Love your son,  Elder Mounts