Sounds like there has been a lot going on back home. I can imagine the fun you must be having. Things are going well here in Jacksonville. I'm still learning a lot of new and exciting life lessons each and every day, and I feel my understanding of my purpose in life growing. Considering the people I have met, and the sometimes desperate situations and lifestyles in which they live, I begin to realize how blessed we truly are as members of the Church. To have a knowledge of the truth in a world where truth seemingly is unimportant, I am glad I am able to have the direction and guidance the scriptures give me...
...I went to the temple last week and was able to do baptisms for the dead with the youth of the Orange Park 1st Ward. It was a long drive to get there and an even longer one back, but I know every minute was worth it. The temple is a special place, and the peace within the temple walls washes away all of the worries of the world. I know that they are houses of God. I placed each of your names in the temple prayer role, I felt I should. Now I know why. Heavenly Father truly knows each of us and is fully aware of all that we go through. He guided me to the temple during our family's most difficult time, and inspired me to put each of you on the list. You never know how things will work out, or why unexpected things sometimes happen, but the case is true for each of us--that if we follow the guidance of the Spirit we will always be protected. What a blessing it is to have the temple.
Tell everyone I love them and thank you for all the help. I love each of you, and will talk to you soon.
Love,
Austin
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