"Salt of the Earth"

So Marta Hernandez likes the district? I have to say as of right now that is my favorite reality TV show. I may be slightly biased. 

I hope Rachel's finger is doing better. I wasn't surprised to hear she toughed out the hike despite painful opposition. 

I am looking forward to playing basketball with Elder Schwemmer today, if time permits. Many times I have expressed my intentions to dunk on him and in return he has expressed similar feelings. One of these days we will find time -- in a non-competitive atmosphere of course-- to settle any doubt as to what will happen when such an activity occurs. Both sides seem confident in their view as to what will happen. Only time will tell now. 

Elder Schwemmer is the "salt of the earth" as Dad often puts it. He is very patient and loving. He even let me use his ketchup! What a guy. I"ll give Elder Johnson the same description. It is fun to rub shoulders with young men who have chosen to devote their lives to God. Sometimes I forget this when I'm hungry and tired! 

There will come a day when each of us will stand before God. We will have no excuses. There will only be justice and mercy. Our work is to help prepare people for that day! We must be baptized! We must be washed clean! Our very hearts and desires must be changed to conform with Celestial law! President Ashton opened my eyes to an interesting fact. The keys to convert baptism are given to the mission President. He delegates his responsibilities to us. He explained that it is only though the missionaries that individuals outside the covenant can enter the waters of baptism. I often wonder why this is the case seeing we are young and inexperienced. But there is a reason for all things. I am grateful to be on the team.

Have a wonderful week! As always I love you!