12/06/2010

Dear Family,

Well, with a week after the last one I told you about, it would seem hard to top. But this week was arguably just as amazing. I have come to the conclusion that there is something to this place Greeley, Colorado. Perhaps it's in the murky water, or the well manured farm soil, or maybe it's in the distinct cow aroma that fills the lungs on a windy day. I'm not sure what the cause of all these wonderful things is, but I am sure that this place is different from any other. There's a special vibe one can easily pick up from spending just a few moments on the streets and talking to the people. It's exciting and exhilarating. I love to be here.

Thank you for writing back last week. It meant a lot to me to hear from each of you and to hear about your reaction. I thought it was pretty cool to share this with each of you and I hope it touched your heart the way that it touched mine. Well, it probably wont, but it might come close :)

I wanted to also tell you that I was praying one night this week and I was praying for you, my family. As I did I felt this overwhelming feeling of gratitude for all that each of you have done for me. I reflected on the many experiences and lessons I have been able to share with you and felt very blessed. I ponder more on it as I continued to pray and then felt again, an overwhelming feeling, this time of comfort and strength. The feeling came and I immediately felt strongly that it was the Lord's way of helping me to feel your prayers offered on my behalf. I felt so humbled and grateful. What an amazing family I have! I love you guys and miss you terribly. I am so grateful for your prayers, your thoughts, your emails, your letters and packages, everything! Thank you for being so good to me.

I love you guys! I pray for you! I hope you have a wonderful week! Merry Christmas!

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Elder Cabrera