Letter from 6/3/13

So I'll start off with transfers, Elder J is heading back to Wanica where he started his mission. He is excited. As am I for him. He is a great missionary and it has been such a pleasure to serve with him. Elder G went home yesterday we were up till 6 in the morning driving him to the airport. He was a great missionary and a blessing and example in my life. I will be staying in Kwatta. I am still the ZL and I will be training the new ZL, Elder N. He has been out for about 8 months. He is a great kid and I am excited to serve with him.

     The Mason discovery is going well. I have learned so much this week. Things that I like, things that I love and things that I need to do better. I am so thankful for the spirit and what he has taught me. But as you said looking back I have learned so much and have been able to sanctify many things in my life and become a better person. A more faithful Latter-day Saint, priesthood holder and a truer disciple of Jesus Christ.

I want to share an experience with you that took place yesterday in priesthood meeting. R is our most recent convert. He is 13 years old and was ordained to the office of deacon yesterday afternoon. But how it took place was truly a miracle. As we have taught R and his mother the entire family has become more active. They have felt the spirit and have seen so much change. R asked his grandfather to ordain him, but his grandpa has many physical limitations that do not allow him to stand for walk for long periods of time. But he was determined to help his grandson. So as we practiced the words together, we came to the conclusion that i would support some of his body weight, so that he could stand long enough to give the blessing. And as we stood in a circle around this young boy, our right hands on his head, and my left around his waist, we began to speak. And as the words became to come, he began to cry. As he sobbed with his hands upon his grandsons head, i felt the spirit of the Lord so strongly. It was truly a special experience that I will remember all of my life.......
Life is great!! I am looking forward to the miracles to come!! 

Love,

Elder Garcia 

Letter from 5/20/13

How are you?? I am short on time today so I will have to keep it short, however I would like to share one thing that touched my heart today.. President Gamiette was back in SU this past week and he spoke at a fireside and he talked about what he learned from the 12 as he was being trained as a new 70. He talked about prayer, and how we must learn to TALK with our heavenly papa! He never knew his dad, but expressed such a great gratitude for the love and guidance that he had received from his Heavenly Father. He learned to talk with him and understand what he desires of him and it has enriched his life. I am applying the principle in my life and as i talk with my papa in the heavens, I feel of his love and know he cares. I hope we are all doing this.. IWe are loving life!!

Love,

Elder Garcia