We had cut outs made of the boys and they looked great! Bree ran over and hugged them when she saw them.
Bree!
I'm so happy you have made the decision to be baptized!
Baptism is such a special blessing, and you're so lucky that you have
the privilege to be baptized a member of Jesus Christ's church. I have
the privilege of sharing this blessing with people everyday out here in
the mission field. It's an amazing experience for me when one of the
people we are teaching makes the decision to be baptized, the same
decision you have made. Baptism is the first of the saving ordinances
for Salvation, and we need it to make a promise with God. When we are
baptized we promise to keep God's commandments, and to be his disciple
in all places! Bree, that basically means if you're going to get baptize
you need to try your hardest to be an extra good girl! 
Haha!
I love the mission! At times it is tough, but when I rely on the Savior
I can make life a lot easier for me. That's another door that is going
to be opened to you at baptism, you will be cleansed of sin through the
power of the Holy Ghost. That means you will be able to feel good when
you apologize to people and when you do the right things. After you
receive the Gift of the Holt Ghost you will able to have the Holy Ghost
with you after you take the sacrament, as long as you continue to try
and be a good person!
I love you Bree, I'm so happy that you have chosen
to be baptized. I wish I could be there, but right now the Lord has
another assignment for me. I have left our family for 2 years, because I
want to help other families become eternal. Always remember that Bree,
because you are being baptized you are starting your path towards the
temple, which is where we were made brother and sister for eternity.
Love,
Elder Derek Strate
Bree - Why is the holy ghost
so important? There are many reasons. I think one of the most important
ones is that he teaches us and helps us to remember the things that we
have learned. As states in John 14:26-27 , he helps us to do these
things. He testifies to us the truthfulness of the Gospel. Especially
when someone is looking to receive an answer to know if the Church is
true.
When you are learning about Jesus Christ and doing the things that
he has commanded us, we will feel the influence of the Holy Ghost. Now, why is this good to know? Because now, you will have the Holy Ghost
with you ALWAYS. If you obey and do whats right, he will guide you and
help you in all aspects of your life. So you can continue strengthening
your testimony ever day. How can we recognize the Holy Ghost?
Galations 5:22-23 says that through thoughts and feelings we will
recognize his influence. Love, peace, joy, happiness and many other
feeling are the fruits of the holy ghost. I bear witness that the Holy ghost
is real. And that its necessary for us to have his help in our lives.
In this fallen world, we need all the help we can get to be able to
return to the presence of our father in heaven. And he wants us to
return! That is why he has sent us this wonderful opportunity to obtain
the gift of the holy ghost.
Its truly amazing!! Have a great Day Bree, I love you soooooo much and hope you can feel the savior's love. And mine too!!
Love,
Elder Dawson Strate
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