Letters to Missionaries

My dear cousin, My dear cousin Aurora, Welcome to California. 25 years ago I was in the land where you now reside. Granted the missions were different and I was probably in different cities, but the gospel was and is the same.  Sister Smith, do not be discouraged at the cloud that Satan has placed over California. Ray's of the gospel has broken through in a multitude of cities and has created wards and branches where there was none. You are in the Lord's work. Let the Book of Mormon compete with Google. Let your testimony and the Holy Ghost testify of the truthfulness of the gospel. You've got this.  My dear cousin, we pray for you and California. Do your work for our Father, not tradition or to be seen of men. Pray like no one will hear you but our Father. Lean on the Atonement and the Savior for further light and knowledge. You got this. Talk to your Heavenly Father's long as you can. Pour out your spirit. He will hear you. Anyway, keep writing. Nathan Bingham

My dear cousin, It's in the plain and simple things (like bunnies) that joy and truth can and will be found. Look for those things in your mission. Being a primary teacher has taught me so much and has brought to light so much of my mission and what it means to me. The message that you are teaching will strengthen your testimony. Do not ever be afraid to open your mouth. Your Heavenly Father will teach you and lead you to hearts that are open and searching for Him and the Savior. Every experience will lead you to where you need to be.  I aim to write you regularly so as to encourage you, cousin. Thrust in your sickle with all your heart, might, mind and strength. Hold nothing back. You have our prayers.  Love the Binghams