Conference in Jerome

   Thanks for writing me dad! So far you and mom and Aunt Judy are the only people to write me each week, Sam is breaking my heart.  I just never would have guessed how much these emails mean to me and I love to hear how my family is doing. How is Sam? and Lexi?! Nathaniel hasn't written me yet; he doesn't have my email.

    This week was pretty difficult. All of our investigators are really great but they struggle with smoking and so it is hard for them. For dinner one night though, we ate with a sister and her son. She also has another son who is inactive. He has Aspergers! And when I heard that, all of the other problems I had where kind of lifted off of my shoulders and I knew that that is why I am in Jerome right now. His mom says he struggles because his disability has become such a title and he is sick of explaining himself all the time. I am really excited to get to meet him.

    I have had a lot of anxieties and self-doubts lately. Not because the work is hard or anything. Its just I am having a hard time with patience. Lately I have been trying my very best to love everyone, not to judge them, and not to complain.  I like Elder Sheridan and know that he is a good guy. We both got sick and had to stay home all day, which stank.  I think it was something we ate.

    Besides that the rest of the week was really good. We watched Conference with a bunch of investigators and watched priesthood session in a member’s house. During each session, the members where bound and determined to fill us to the brim with food on Sunday. After 2 Breakfasts 2 Lunches and a big dinner, I was ready to fast forever. I loved all the talks they had so much power and spirit to them.

 Thanks so much for your support and love mom. I love you so much!

      Love Joe