This is it.....

I got the opportunity these past 6 months to serve in the wonderful
ward of Sienna Plantation 1st. I have loved being able to be around
these amazing members! They all have amazing testimonies and love
being around us as missionaries. I am going to miss them, but I am
glad to know that the Lord trusts me enough to know that I am going to
be doing good somewhere else in the mission.

I recieved an email this morning saying that I am going to be serving
in the Bacliff area in the League City Stake/Zone! I will be serving
in the Galveston area at least for the next 6 weeks! I am serving with
Elder Gillies! He was trained by the Elder Johnson from my MTC
District! Small world... I will let y'all know of my new address when
I get it!

I have had a lot of cool experiences this week! I have been blessed to
hear and talk to multiple people whos faith and testimony are stronger
than most people that we talk to. I love being able to knock doors and
talk with everyone we can! It honestly sucks actually, haha, but I
love being able to just testify to people. When they go to slam the
door in my face, I just ask if they know anyone who could use any
help, if they need any help, or if we could give them our card. It's
really awesome to see someone who is almost fuming with anger that we
are "Soliciting" just turn to a very nice human being because all we
want is to serve people.

This Gospel truly blesses families! It has blessed mine! Because of
this Gospel I have been able to witness the beautiful blessings that
come from having an eternal family! I love knowing that because we
have been sealed by the proper authority, we will be together forever!
I KNOW that the Lord wants to give us all of these blessings, but it
is our use of Agency that God has given us to make these choices. So,
the questions I have been asking myself lately are...

1. How is my testimony of the Restored Priesthood?
2. Do I know that I will live forever with my family? If so, why and
how do I know that?
3. How can I strengthen my faith in the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ?

I implore all of you to think of these questions yourself. Think of
how you can bless your own life or the life of your family. Then, go
out and do it! These things are essential to our returning to our
Heavenly Father! He needs us to have these things if we want to dwell
with Him forever!

I love all of you! I am so proud to be out here representing the Lord
and my family! I am proud to say that I have never missed a day of
reading the Book of Mormon every day since being on the mission, and I
will never miss a day in my entire life! I know that this church is
true! I know that the saving ordinances come in and only through this
church, no other way. Keep praying, keep reading, and keep sharing!

- Elder Yates