Just as a small update I have most of the stuff I need for my mission.
I have my suits, slacks, shoes, backpack,suitcase,ties,shirts,scriptures and other books, and a few other things that I can't think of right now. Papa (my grandpa) has offered to pay for my bike which I am extremely grateful for! So things are really coming together for me.
I've been spending a lot of time reading: Biography of Joseph Smith, Rough Stone Rolling, which I highly recommend to anyone that would like to learn more about Church history and about Joseph the man.
Another thing that I've been doing is going to the Temple often. Ive been 3 times in the past week and I would like to go more this coming week. I got some names from my grandma to do and I have also been spending time working on my dad's side of the family. It's actually been a lot of fun making connections and learning about my ancestors. I know this will be a great thing for me to do because it'll increase my testimony of Genealogy work when I talk with investigators.
Here is a picture of the day Ryan was ordained a priest. It includes most of the men who have influenced my brothers and I as we have grown up. My dad, Papa and my uncles. We are so blessed to have had righteous men in our lives. This was an extra special day, Papa had been released from the hospital that morning, just so he could be there for Ryan. Papa has had some serious health issues this past year, we are so blessed to have him with us still.
That is about all for now. I'm still trucking away on reading the BOM. You can still see my progress on the side. Thanks to everyone for your continued support and love! Love you guys!
(Future) Elder Colton
