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I have been reflecting on our stake priesthood meeting this week. A returned missionary from Japan talked about a time when they found a man who had seen the missionaries and wanted them to talk to him but they never did. Then Elder Arata was on exchanges and doing what he was told, talk to 100% of the people you pass on the street. The companion said they usually take to some people but not all, well this "all" made the difference and the man eventually accepted the gospel through his study. 

Today I was with the zone leaders, Pres. Valencia and Pres. Porter. Pres.  Porter was speaking and he said "those who follow this baptize a ton" speaking of talking to 100% of those you pass, and then continued, "those who don't, well" and then he paused, "it's a long day."  He then finished with "it's universal, it applies everywhere."  So, talk to everyone you meet, don't leave anyone out because you never know who will need to hear from you. For Kieren and Gavin it's imperative. For the rest of us you never know who needs a lift from something we might say. Smile, say hello (or howdy if your me!) and just bring a lift of positiveness to everyone. 

I also have experienced a bit of disappointment and discouragement this week. I keep working on the cars to fix things wrong, and new things keep occurring or old ones just won't fix. I keep spending money I don't have trying to get it fixed, but I just keep getting beat down. It's like life. You can keep going I spite of challenges and swirling whirlwinds around you. I keep trying. But it's been hard to stay upbeat. I am running out of options and money. And still things to fix. But.....I did get some things fixed well and am happy about that. So we look to that which we do receive. I have to remember to always focus on the positive and work through the less than happy. 

Think of it like Helaman 5:12. And as you read that, then watch this video of a new object lesson we learned from Elder Rudd. Gavin, you may want to use this. If we build our life on a sure foundation (Christ) then even the hail and mighty storm will not hurt us. It takes faith but try it out, it works if you are on a sure foundation. 

The snow is melting like crazy with some reasonable weather. It was around 50 today. It's such a nice change. I washed two of the cars yesterday with it being so nice. They were plastered with road salt etc. so they really needed it. I sure don't do that much. Lysi helped me with buckets of clean water so I could rinse them after the wash. Then she helped me dry them so they wouldn't have all the spots. 

Work hard, talk to 100% no exceptions. Receive the witness after the trial of your faith. It will happen!

Love you forever,

Dad

3 John 1:4