Wherein Seth Reminds Us to Not Give Up On God

 Nov 23, 2020

Hola mamá! 

     I like that thought about how we are all prisoners of the grave both temporally and spiritually. Only until Christ saved us all though. That's the best part. Glad to hear you're doing well and getting over the rona pretty well.

       This week I've been studying a lot in the Old Testament about the Lord's Covenant with Israel. Gen 17:7 stuck out to me where He makes a covenant to "be a God unto [us]." I thought it was kinda a weird promise to make because He was already our God but at the same time it brings me a lot of comfort and peace knowing that God will always be my God. Much like a father promising to always be there for his children God has promised to always be there for us as we strive our best to "be perfect" (Gen 17:1)

       That's gonna be true through it all, thick and thin, rain or sunshine, covid or not. God is not going to abandon the promises He has made or His children down here on earth. He will lead and guide us into truth and down the correct paths. He won't give up on us, so don't you give up on God.

    But anyway, this week is gonna be pretty great. Thanksgiving is like the best so that's super exciting. I with you the best and am very grateful for all you do, 

Con cariño, 

Elder Bailey 

Wherein Seth Admits How Hard Quarantine Is.

 November 16, 2020

Hey Mom,

So glad you're doing better. The power of prayer is real and God is so good. 

I'm doing well. Definitely has been a rough couple of days and I expect these next weeks will be as well but I'll be just fine. I'm mostly worried about going into quarantine again, as it was so tough last time, so hopefully, that doesn't return. Please pray for us.

Sorry I haven't really written a good email in a while. Motivation to email is really lacking on this side. I'll do better next week. 

But anyway, I love you a million. Take care this week and don't get the rona again

Love, Seth

Wherein Seth Gives A Powerful Blessing

 Nov. 2, 2020

     So this week was really good. We had the wonderful opportunity to go on exchanges (or I dunno what you'd call them) with Elder Gibson. He came up from El Paso and spent the weekend with us. It was super awesome and I learned a ton from him.

Cool story for the week.   

       We have been doing a lot of service for this guy named Jim lately and long story short, he has had quite the life and beat up his body pretty bad. Many injuries and surgeries later he is severely debilitated in what he's able to do which is where we came to him to help him with some yard work. :)

       Anyway, the other day he messed up his back pretty bad and I think he said: "herniated a disc" or something. Not sure exactly, but no bueno. He ended up in bed all day troubled with agonizing pain and to keep matters short we went and gave him a priesthood blessing. One of the most remarkable experiences ever. The power of God used by worthy holders really does perform miracles. His wife and daughter (who are not members) were in the room and the Spirit was felt. After the blessing, we bid our farewells and his wife gave us some food for the rode and as we were departing, Jim came walking out of his room to give his goodbye. He said he was feeling much better and was very grateful for the blessing.

      In conclusion, miracles can be seen as one does their best to live in accordance to God's commandments and loves as Jesus did. 

I love you all and wish you a wonderful week. 

Elder Bailey