Easter


My dear sweet cousin,

God bless you for the simple things that the Lord has taught you. You are as the humble little child who the Master said...

"Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. “Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:3–4).

I wish to extend one more thing. Many look at chocolate and the experience of it as unforgettable and desirable and while some would compare it to sin, as something we crave, I would encourage you to also see it as the blessing of the Atonement of the Redeemer who when we taste His mercy, hunger and thirst after it daily. We then crave for the love our Father the same way. We desire to be at the table of the Father and Son feasting upon the blessing the two (and if you include the Holy Ghost, three) empathy upon us.  Heavenly Father loves you because, my dear sweet cousin, you are His little girl and He, who makes no mistakes, sent you to California. When you are discouraged talk to Him with full purpose of heart and He, your Father, will hear you. Doubt not, fear not 

We love and pray for you.

Cousin Nathan

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