Rhenz's Confirmation

Good Morning!

Thank you for your words of wisdom mom!

This week was a lot better! But after some reflecting, circumstances didn't really change, but my attitude did! It's all about perspective and sometimes our vision gets a little blurred... but as we know, "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he" (Proverbs 23:7)

Anyways, Rhenz's confirmation went well! He is now a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter day saints and has the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost so what's not to be happy about! It is such a humbling experience to exercise the Priesthood for these ordinances. Every time i am able to give a blessing like this, i know that it is all Heavenly Father taking over and i am just an instrument in his hands. When the blessings begin, I just remember thinking about how i feel like i am floating and my mind is completely blank... yet i am still saying words...? I know the Priesthood is real and i am so grateful to be apart of these spiritual experiences. Elder Johnson was able to baptize Rhenz last Sunday. Rhenz has some family attend his baptism such as his aunt that he is living with and his grandparents. His dad passed away and his mom is in the Philippines going through a divorce right now. He is such a strong kid and we have grown really close to him, he's our best friend! Right now we're trying really hard to hook him up with some other good friends that are good examples for when we get transferred to another area.

To answer some other questions, we will be getting more missionaries here in this mission. We are around 190 right now and will be up to 250 by the time June rolls around. That is awesome though that you guys are getting missionaries in your stake, maybe I'll see a missionary for the 3rd time in Utah when i return! haha

 As far as Christmas goes... I can't believe it's that time again. It feels like fall still! We attempt to listen to Christmas music but it's just so different in California without snow or any cold weather yet! I still have no need for any gifts, i am good on clothes for the most part, and don't need any shirts or anything of that nature because i still have the ones you sent me! I'm keeping those new for later :)

Lastly, we planned a Temple trip for our ward that took place last Saturday! We went down to the L.A. Temple to see the lights and walked our investigators/less active members around the visitors center! It was awesome. Always good to feel the spirit the Temple brings.

I've got to go! Love you lots! Talk to you again soon!

Love, Elder Brady

................................................no regrets................................................