Week 28 Letter from Elder Hills

Hello family! It's good to hear that that you have been having fun with the tractor dad, imagine how much fun you could have had with an audi though... Almost as much fun as I'm having with our 2014 Chevy Cruz! It used to be my dream car when I was younger, but now I know better! The mission cars have something called a TIWI Machine, which keeps us from driving faster than 7 mph over the speed limit, and it keeps us from taking turns too hard. I already got an "Aggressive Driving" infraction from taking a U turn... They're really sensitive. 

I really loved General Conference, especially the priesthood session. Henry B. Eyring gave a really good talk, I really enjoyed it. I thought it was interesting how the Prophet spoke on the Book of Mormon, I guess we need to have our testimonies strengthened on it in these last days. Everyone can improve the strength of their testimonies, even if only a little. I find the best way is to just read it. Read it and re-read it and apply it. In the intro, Joseph Smith says that a man can get closer to God by abiding by its precepts than by any other book. I believe this 100%! 

Good luck talking with Alannah's parents, I honestly think they would make excellent Mormons,

great people! Pray for spiritual guidance before, it really helps. I got faith in you guys :)

Questions:

How is your new companion?

What is your companions name, and where is he from?

How is having a car?

What was your favorite talk?

Do you need us to send you ties, or do you want to get them yourself?

Answers: 

1) My new companion is named Elder Hendrick. He left from NY, but is going home to HI. His dad is in the military

2) Driving the a car is the therapy I need

3) Henry B. Eyring's talk in the priesthood session.

4) Either or, mom is better at finding deals than I am. I've really started to like the slim/skinny ties btw ;)

Thanks guys, I really love reading your emails, I miss you!

Isabel: Dang those books are cool! I'm glad you have been enjoying the good times back home, try to enjoy them as much as you can, because later you will miss those "Good ol days". GC was really cool, check that out asap! So this week was pretty hard, I have to really force him to work. that's ok though, I think I'll be a really good missionary at the end of this transfer. All my past companions (Except for the seltzer water one) have been really good workers. Now I have to really want to work to make it happen, so I think this will help my drive. Having a car ROCKS!!! Remember that show Next Great Baker? I have one of those cars they gave away in the first season! It's so lame!!! BUT AWESOME!!! Thanks for the email, love you too!

Ellie: Oh my goodness Ellie! How mad was mom? Is the couch fixable? That's crazy! Have you gotten my letter yet? I sent one a while ago, write me back as soon as you can! I love getting mail from you! I love you Ellie, have a good week!

-Elder Hills (Recorder, and Bike Master)