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Dear Familia,

Sorry about the lame title of this letter, it is the first thing that came to mind. Have any of you been reading Niki's letters? If so, please keep her in her prayers becuase she has a rough companion. Its just a testament to how great she is because Heavenly Father knows she can do something hard like that. That's right, she rocks!

Happy Fathers Day dad! Sorry I havent had time to write a letter but if it makes you feel any better, moms birthday gift is still sitting on my desk at home....sorry mom, im really trying to get it out. Hey dad! I love you so much and am so lucky to have you in my life. My relationship with the priesthood and the spirit is because of the example you have set for me in my life.

Sorry that this letter came on a wednesday, P-day got changed by the zone leaders this week because they wanted us to do some stuff. This week has been really good. I love being a missionary! It's not a cake walk but there is nothing in the world like it. Every once in awhile I think about how I can continue the work when i get home from my mission because the work doesnt stop. I know i wont be an ordained minister but I will be able to continue the work in my daily life. I cannot tell you how many miracles I see everyday. Sometimes its hard to write this letter becuase i dont know which one to choose. One is Uneida. She is 19 years old and is literally amazing. We met her while trackting. We had just stopped for a couple min and sat on some stairs outside some appartments to make a couple phone calls when she drives up with her mom. We walk up and talk to her and find out just how amazing she is. She was so prepared for the gospel its crazy. To make things better, she came to stake conference with us (30min drive) and even brought her friend Lulu. She is legit legit. It is hard enough to get someone to church but for someone to come to stake conference is just steller. She even told her boyfriend that she's getting baptized and how she likes this church a lot. Hey, just so you all know, Kale and are are emailing each other. He is hilarious of course!

I testify that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. This is his church. The goal in this life is to make it back home to live with our Heavenly Father and the way to do that is follow the example of Jesus Christ. I testify that God has love for each and everyone of us and does answer prayers. If we pray with a sincere heart with obedience to His laws, we will be blessed. Heaven is based on obedience, without it, God would cease to be God. DC 82:10 says that when we do what the Lord asks, he is bound to His word(blessings). If we do not do what he asks, we have no promise. Life is so much more rewarding and far less scary when we submit to the will of our Father. Obedience is the key to miracles and happiness. Heavenly Father has a plan for each and everyone of us. Love you all.

Elder Nobmann Riddle