February 1, 2009

Hey y'all,
How was your week? This last week we had a meeting with all the Zone leaders and District leaders, it was really cool! we for part of the meeting changed into our baptism clothes, and had the meeting so we could really be in the mindset of baptizing. It was really awesome! We learned a whole lot. This last week we got to go help out some of the Elder's in our zone get people firmed up for baptism, and interviewed them , so that is always fun. I love getting to go help out in there area's and find people for them to teach, like a few weeks back i was on split's and we found a family and taught them, then when the missionaries went back to teach them again after i got to go help and teach them, they said they had such an amazing experience while reading the Book of Mormon. It was awesoem, to just be there and help out in helping someone learn about the gospel. This last week we had a meeting az a zone as well on friday it went really well! I gave a training on "teaching from the Heart" We need to teach what it is that is inside of our hearts, i read some scriptures in 3 Nephi about when the Savior came and showed himself to the people. I love that book i got real emotional, man i really dont get enotional anymore. But i broke down, i have really come to love all the missionaries in our zone and trying to help them be the best they can be. I broke down thinking of how we pray for them always and are not even using our car in our area, and biking each day so that we can have enough miles to go and help them out in there area's. We have been sacrificing alot but i truly have come to love them, and really want the very best for them. I will never forget this chance i have had to serve. I love this gospel so very much, What is in my heart is that Jesus is The Christ. He died for us, and Lives for us. I know that he is always there for us. I would do anything to help his work. I know that im weak and have some ,many weaknesses, but in Him iam strong! We have a prophet. He leads and guides us, i know he does. I love this so much, i Give all i have each day, each prayer each contact each lesson, because i know two years is so short, i want all to hear of this message. Sorry its so short but we have lots to do today. iIm doing great, we had some cold weather, but i stayed warm no worries! Tell everyone hi and that i love them so very much! Give everyone a hug for me.

Love always,
Elder Riding