My miracles

My dear cousin, Sister Conley, 

You want my life-changing miracles. Mine was several. When I worked for Nielsen, several times I had near misses with cars, getting stuck in the snow, being stuck in ditches and trenches. Let me tell you God was there every day. He watched out for me. What was odd was my faith was lacking, my testimony weak and I was at a point where I wanted those moments. As you know our dear Father doesn't give faith or testimony but gives us experience so that we can see His hand in all things. 

A good example was I was stuck in the snow. Rocking and salt didn't fix it. Then I prayed. I talked to God for what seemed like a half-hour. I made promises, I wanted a solution. When I got home I worked on being active, I renewed my temple recommend. I am not sure if I have been a profitable servant but I have strived to do my best in my callings, I have learned to study more. I have repented more often to broaden my spiritual mind. 

It's been years, jobs have changed, callings have changed, the family has grown up but I have not forgotten those times of rescue and have come to realize that during my time away from the ninth and nine the Lord looked out for this one; me. 

My dear sister, never forget your Master and how He has redeemed you as His own. You can never wander far enough. Teach this to the lost lambs of Wisconsin. Heaven has your back... And front left, and right.

Work hard and pray often. We pray for you daily.

Your cousin Nathan.

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