October 8, 2012 Letter To Dad

That stinks that you didn't make it, we were wondering how often Motab has tryouts, and what happens to the veterens when somebody else gets in? They sound very lengthy and hard, the process I mean. They really don't mess around with choosing people. We had a recent convert tell us that he was looking for an older me in the choir, I had to tell him that you weren't actually in it yet. I can't imagine how much work, along with all the other things you do, you would have to go through to get it all done. Think of it this way, God wanted you to try out but not make it so that when you actually have time, you know what you need to do to get in! Remember, mysterious ways....haha. I've definitely seen some of what he's done out here!

General Conference was the bomb, I really enjoyed it! I even stayed up for all but two talks in Sunday's last session. I can't wait to get next month's Ensign, it's going to be sweet! There were lots of inspiring talks. It seemed many were directed toward building people up to take care of themselves and to wake up and do work!

Spiritual gifts.....well if I start naming them off I would lose humility! The chain effect of that will probably make me lose many gifts... just kidding. I never really thought about spiritual gifts. I have learned to love people, and that doesn't come easy when you live in the ghetto where Obama is completely covering some buildings... but I need to look over some of the specified spiritual gifts in the scriptures and I'll get back to you. I've gained more since being out here I can tell you that much.

Thanks for all you've done for me Dad!

ELDER SMITH