Don't Worry, Be Happy

Letter dated October 21, 2009

I LOVE YOU ALL!!! YOU'RE ALL SO SPECIAL!!! THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR LOVE, SUPPORT, LETTERS, PRAYERS, AND FOR BEING YOU!!!!!

So, we had the great privilege to have a Mission Conference as well as Stake Conference with Elder Kenneth E. Johnson of the Seventy come and visit us and be counseled by his word. What an inspiring and upbeat man- so full of life and excitement! He really got me to thinking how very precious each and every day of life is and that we should be excited and anxious to live it. He talked of waking up every day by jumping out of bed and cheering because of the breath that you have been given to live, and to recognize each and every tiny detailed blessing that the Lord has given you. Be grateful! Be happy! Live with passion and enthusiasm! Live the Gospel of Jesus Christ! One thing that he said that really stood out to me was this-
"Are you happy? Then tell your face about it!"
May we never forget to smile and to focus on the countless ways the Lord has entered into our lives to make us happy. You are loved and blessed, and don't you forget it!

I love you all and pray daily for your happiness and success. Keep on smiling, support and love one another in all things, and do all that you can to keep moving forward and love every step of the way.