Christmas Eve 2013

As I reminisce in the epicness of the year nearly past I pause and smile silently to myself-- the sort  of mischievous smile that mom likes. The one where she asks me what in the world I am thinking about. But unlike in times past I will indulge my audience as to what actually is going on in my mind. Enjoy thoroughly, such opportunities don't come often.

I am grateful to be in the family I am in. I have a rich heritage that is frankly unparalleled in this world, this vale tears. Yes I am grateful for my immediate heritage. Mom I love you, same goes for Dad and so forth down the family to my favorite. But my thoughts are also drawn to the heritage of Ephraim we are a part of. We learned different aspects of the Abrahamic covenant just yesterday that I will mull over for the rest of this mortal existence. Awesome blessings and awesome responsibilities. One of which is missionary work.

We had a wonderful meal yesterday during zone conference. The cut of meat I selected had a small pool of blood curled in the middle. It was cooked perfectly, Mom would have loved it. Dad probably would have rejected it. But who am I to say?

We have set it up to skipe with you tomorrow at 11. I hope that works. We will be at Amy Del Rey's house. Her number is 281 896 8720. If that doesn't work we can work around it. We have the best ward in the mission. And the best ward mission leader in the nation.

I love you all.