This Mission Has Changed My Life

Family,

Everything is goin really well! I am glad to hear that Bennet got baptized and you were able to get him some new church clothes. What do his parents think about the whole Mormon thing? Thanksgiving was good!! I am glad to hear that Tyler's homecoming went well and that you got to see Shane. That's awesome about the baby I can't wait to see that thing in 2 years. We will for sure have to take a trip back to San Diego after I get home. We can all go to the temple. I went to the temple this morning for the first time and it is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is so beautiful. I am glad to hear that you had fun in Salt Lake, maybe one day I will join you guys ;). I got to watch the Christmas devotional and thought it was really good. I have had no baptisims yet, it is really tough but we are doing what we can. On Christmas make sure you are all at the house so I can talk to everyone. I am also sending home a package. This mission has changed my life, the gospel is the best thing in the world. Because nothing else matters!! I am in National City and it's a little rough so I am so grateful for where I live. We are soo sooo blessed I can't even comprehend it sometimes. Thanks for having the gosepl apart our our home.

Anyways everything is going really good and if you have questions send me a letter! I wish I had more time to email, but we have to email my Mission President each week and others. Well Family keep on keepin on! I pray for all and hope all is well! I hope Parks is doing good because I miss that kid like crazy! Tell Laur & Grandma I love them and I am so thankful for you Mom! Are you going to the temple because if not you should be !!! Thanks for everything. Anyways I love you all so much!

Elder Swenson