4/18/11

Oh my goodness! I cannot believe how much I love that little man. I bet it's the best feeling to watch him play. Dad must love it! I'm sorry the Sabbath was so hectic ha. I'm glad you made it though! Those two Little's will feel your dedication and see your example. They gotta know how much you love the Savior and his work. I love my dad.  It must feel nice to be married to such a wonderful man. It must feel nice to know he loves the Savior and has a testimony of this latter day work. He's lucky to have you. I can't think of two parents that could have loved us kids as much as you all did. Thank you for always loving my brothers and sisters and I. How's Shenise? Chandis doing alright with her Kristyon? I hope Peighton knows how much I love him and I hope Haizlee is continuing to watch everyone around her so she too can learn and grow into the young girl Heavenly Father needs her to be.

I don't know... Life is way too good. It really is. Elder Clawson and I are having a great time and we are getting more work done then ever. The man we contacted at the bus stop has a baptismal date. The English Elders are doing great with him and they'll prepare him. We had a great week. We've been teaching a lot and we had 5 investigators come to church. The language is getting a bit easier each day but it's kinda like life...I'll never be done learning. Elder Clawson's a pro when it comes to Hmong, I'm grateful to be serving with him. We really hope we'll serve one more transfer together. Next Monday is the beginning of a new transfer so I leave I'll let you know. So on Mothers day we're going to be able to video chat again. :)

Mom, dad, everyone I love being a missionary. I love loving people. I'm not great at it but I sure try. I love thinking about the Lord and all he's done for me then trying my best to simply remember Him always. I love crying in the midst of a trial and I love praying in  reverence to my Heavenly Father for help. I love knocking on doors to people saying "nope", I love being in bed by 10:30 each night and waking up by 6:30. I love obeying the promptings of the spirit to comfort a member who's having a hard time. I love seeing people smile. I love the earth and how beautiful it is and knowing it was made for us. I love flowers and trees. I love the companionship of the Holy Ghost. I love the knowledge that I have that we are sealed and nothing can break that bond. I love the people we're teaching, I love the struggles and obstacles they must overcome and the things they need to repent for. I love praying for guidance on how to help them best. I love organizing myself through the Atonement and obedience. I love my friends back home and the influence they've played and will continue to play in my life as they diligently follow the Savior and apply true principals. I love you. I love dad. I love Landon & his family. I love Shenise. I love Chandis. I love Peighton. I love Haizlee. I love all we've been through, which isn't a lot to a lot of people but at the time it was hard for us. We made it through and no doubt the road is still bumpy ahead but I love the Atonement and the testimony I have of it. I love the Book of Mormon and all those who came before who so valiantly served the Lord. I love the cause of truth and I love doing it the Lords way. I feel so blessed all the time. I love having the example of our Savior who lived, died and lives again. I hope you all know that I love being apart of this family. I love being able to email ya each week and I love feeling your prayers. Thank you for loving me. At times I'm sure it was tough but my goodness you never stopped and I'm grateful.

We have a great week ahead of us. Sorry if  I'm emotional and it seems weird.  Sometimes a mission isn't easy. In fact everyday has proven tough in it's own way. I really am trying and that means I'm often uncomfortable, I'm stretching, learning, growing and applying. So I'm just sorry if I sound funny. What a great cause and I know I wouldn't have been able to do this if I wasn't here. I love it. I mean it when I say I love being a missionary. We have gotten a lot figured out as far as the gardening for the Lor family. They're excited and they're progressing a bit at a time. I love them a lot. We talked to Mai Houa last week about going on a mission. It was just for fun. She's only 16 so it'd be some time before then but we said who know you could get called to Salt Lake City and serve around the temple and she got so excited. She told us not to joke about that kind of stuff. She's so solid. We haven't taught her much, she teaches us daily. Well please don't let a day go by where you don't tell the Little's how much I love them and what I'm doing and why. I love you. I hope all is well. Thanks for making it to church last week:) Please tell my dad that I love him. I think about you two often and am overwhelmed with how wonderful you are. Thanks for being my parents and for not only having me but, again, for loving me. Love ya. Talk to ya soon:)

Love Elder Paramore