I got a Suprise in the Mail

I got a bonus letter this week!!! When I picked up the mail today there was an envelope from Ryan. Inside were two letters, one for David and one for myself! It totally made my day. I often wonder if missionaries realize how much their letters mean to their families.

In my letter to him I had mentioned that I was teaching my Relief Society lesson on the Blessing of Scripture, so he sent me a page and a half letter telling me what the scriptures mean to him, and how they have blessed his life. It truly brought a tear to my eye.

Here are a few things that he pointed out:

• Reading the scriptures invites the Spirit into our lives
• If we want our lives and our families to be guided by revelation then we MUST study the scriptures
• There is nothing in life that can't be answered by the scriptures, specifically the Book of Mormon
• There is no other book as uplifting and positively influential as the Book of Mormon
• The Scriptures are the word of God. They also testify of Jesus Christ and his teachings

Those are just a few of his many thoughts on the scriptures. I can't tell you how amazing it was to read his words. He is an amazing boy, and I couldn't be prouder! Every letter he sends inspires me to do better and for that I am thankful.