Elder Mason Rogers: Times Running Fast, The Best is Yet to Come!

Dear Loved Ones.

First, Y'all deserve an explanation to why I've been so quiet lately. About a month ago a recent convert who I love very much told me he only joined to church because he didn't want to let anyone down. I've been pretty wrecked over it, and I guess a by product of such lameness was that I became pretty lame at writing emails. So please forgive me and let me make it up to you.

For the last few weeks I have bee pondering John 17:3. It says that to know God and Christ is Eternal Life. Well, how do we get to know him. The answer is in 1 John 2:3-5. It will shed some light on why obedience is so important, and the benefits of keeping the commandments. Seriously, look it up. But most of all my biggest motivator for obedience is John 14:15. If ye love me, keep my commandments. I think this applies to more than just Christ, but anyone else in our lives. Love is all about words backed with action. I think life is too.

Also, just as a side note, my birthday is on the 20th. of this month. Just so everyone knows.

Also also, Mom, I want you to know just how thankful I am for you. I literally wouldn't be out here without you. Love you.

So this week was pretty baller. We continue to slay out here in La Junta, Colorado.

On Monday we were in Pueblo for District meeting and P day! It was pretty boring, not a lot was going on, but the Williams, basically the best members ever, took us out for some amazing barbeque. If your'e ever in Pueblo, definitely check out GG's Barbeque. It was sooooo good. Their sweet potatoes fries was perfect.

Tuesday we were in Rocky Ford, helping an investigator switch out engines! Man I didn't know that I loved mechanic stuff, but boy do I love being under a car, cranking away at some rusted bolt that takes twenty minutes to undo. Seriously though, It was a ton of fun and I learned a lot! Ive also been waking on time, which is a veritable miracle, ask my mom haha. We also tracted and talked to some pretty interesting people.

Wednesday we rode our bikes! Man was I tender for the rest of the week. La Junta is just one big giant hill, and of course we live at the top haha. my quads are gonna be HUGE! But it was a pretty awesome day, and it felt way good to be active and spread the Gospel!

Thursday: We did some service for some great people, and then rushed off to Rocky Ford again to tract it up! We then had dinner with Bishop Efird, who is easily one of my favorite people ever.

Friday: We volunteered at Santa Fe Trail Days in Las Animas! I really needed cowboy boots, but I survived! I have never cut up some many cakes and pies and brownies in my entire life. We were helping out our Investigator Dave Armstrong, and he was very grateful for our help. It was so worth it. I wish we could have been out and about in the masses, but they had us serving up desserts in the back! Thats ok, more sweets for meh. We also tracted into so pretty awkward situations. For example, the first door that we knock on this girl comes to the door and we do the whole missionary thing. We then ask the question " Do you believe in Jesus Christ" In response to this inquiry she yells back into the house and says "Mom do we believe in Jesus?" Face. Palm. A few houses down, we may or may not have interrupted a couples intimate moment. That was pretty awkward haha.

Saturday we did Service from 7 to 3:30 then we weekly planned. It was a pretty low key day for us.

Sunday, we had a great Sacrament meeting and just a great Sunday. Word of caution, biking and fasting do not go together. Ever. We then had dinner with the Stangers, which is always the best.

I just want you all to know that I love you dearly. I am so grateful for this Gospel and the Blessing it is in my life. I testify that Jesus Christ is our Savior. I know Him and I want to know Him better. I also testify that Joseph Smith was a prophet. The Book of Mormon is true. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is Christs Church.

Love you all, enjoy your week, and love the Lord!

Yo' Home skillet

Elder Rogers