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Happy Easter.

Have you ever had one of those days where absolutely nothing goes right?  Well this wasn’t one of those of days.  This was one of those days where the heavens open up and swallows you up in Our Heavenly Father’s love.  It’s like getting a celestial hug.  I know that sounds sappy, but that’s how this week ended.

So here’s the story.  Remember how I was worried that we wouldn’t survive this transfer without some change?  Well we really got change, in a big way.  First we learned that Elder W would be transferred to another area as District Leader.  That’s sad for us, but awesome for him, he will get to grow with his new leadership responsibilities.  Next, we would get Elder D (for only 3 days????) that was pretty sad, I don’t really understand that one.  And we learned that Elder M got his visa and will be leaving on Monday- again sad for us, but great that Elder M will get to the mission he was called to, that’s in Spain.  So, if you are doing the math that leaves Elder T here alone.  Not to worry, this Friday we got an awesome surprise and in walks Elder B (the first one).  WHAT??  Yes the wonderful elder from S. Carolina is back and ready to tear this place up.  I think this is the Lord’s way of showing his love for us. 

Having missionaries in your home can be a bit strange at times, but it’s hard not getting attached to them.  I would be proud to have any one or all of these missionaries as sons they are the best of the best, so when you get a chance to have one come back that is a real treat.  Maybe it is the mission president telling us that we didn’t get it right the first time and this time we need to treat Elder B better. J  I hope to be blessed to see Elder W again and that makes me very sad to think that when he goes home he will be going to New Zealand and that’s pretty far to come back for a visit.  By the way, the W in Elder W stands for Wonderful.

So last Sunday was General Conference, this week is Easter.  Please remember the reason for this celebration.  It’s not His death we celebrate, it’s His Atoning gift given to us that we celebrate.  Remember to thank the Lord for the opportunity we have to repent and be forgiven!  If the sound of this paragraph is strange to you, I know some totally awesome young men who would love to explain it to you.  If you know someone who needs to hear this message invite that someone to your home and have your missionaries come teach them.  You will be better for the opportunity.

Be AWESOME this week.