count your many blessings name them one by one

Hi Mom,

Things are doing pretty good down here in Florida. I am glad President Summerhays gave you a letter about me being called as a district leader. We had a ZLDLC Leadership conference this last week. I went because I am a district leader. I had a very good time. I was able to see all my friends that I haven't seen for awhile like Elder Welch. It was so much fun and I learned how important this calling really is.

The rest of my week was alright, some discouragement but I am working though it as joyful as possible. I found out that the best was to not be discouraged is to count my many blessing and name them one by one. I have been thinking about parenting and how I can be the best parent to my children. I know I am not a father yet but being with Elder Prescott ( my son) makes me think about that. Needless to say he is a handfull and sometimes it takes great amounts of love and patience to be with him. but it is all good and I am learning valuable lessons for my life after the mission.

I still am having a hard time telling you what I want for Christmas because I just don't know what I want. We had a Ward Christmas party and I sat on Santa's knee and all I could ask for was "Referrals" ahahaha. I guess missionary work is just always on my mind. You know how much I love ties, which is a lot. I think that a cd of Andre Bochelli would just rock. I mean that would be really nice. hehe. ummmmmm. Maybe you could get me some socks. and some more G's would be nice. I guess that is all. sorry I am very bad at this.

What would you like for Christmas Mom? I want to know. I love you mom. count your many blessing name them one by one. Take care.

-Elder Spencer Larson