Dear Elder Snell,

The Beatitudes incrementally build on one another and can be seen as a text for the temple.  I hope your mom sent you her SS lesson on the Beatitudes.  It was REALLY good.

Sherry Dew:  When feeling hurt & offended, ask, “What am I not getting?”  Embrace the opportunity to change. 

God will accept your offering made in diligent good faith (D&C 124:49).  “Don’t let your experience define you, let it refine you.” 

There’s comforting power in music:  I need thee every hour, in joy or pain.  Oh, bless me now, my Savior; I come to thee!  Or Abide with me, ‘tis eventide, Thy walk today with me has made my heart within me burn, as I communed with thee (a young female RM suggested we have a daily Emmaus). 

The story of Nephi building a ship is a type of how we can live by revelation & to accept obstacles without murmuring. 

If only fear is holding you back from making a decision, that doesn’t mean the decision is wrong.

Stk High Councilman:  While running the marathon of life, focus on the end goal.

If all the money in the world were redistributed so that everyone had the same amount, what would it be?  In 2009 Marilyn vos Savant figured $9000 per person (she is listed in Guinness Book of World Records under "Highest IQ.").  A paltry sum in exchange for our freedom.

Jesus said, “For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”  Our RS president asked “What if light is a noun instead of an adjective?”  Light can be quite challenging.

We love you Elder.  Our whole family is blessed because of your service.  Thank you so much!