"It's Not About Me....."

Today was an exciting day. We received our very first letter from Elder De Vera, in the mail!!! Here is a little piece of what he wrote: I just want you all to know that the first few days here at the MTC has been great. Long days but good days!! There's so many opportunities to feel the spirit here. Also, I'm learning the new language pretty well! It's pretty similar to Tagalog so I've got somewhat of a head start! The food here is as good as they say. The cookies and cream 'ice-cream' is SO good. I might have gained four pounds already but at least they have a gymn. We had a chance to watch the Restoration movie last night and I thought it was such a testimony builder. It strengthen my testimony of the restoration and the Book of Mormon. ...I want you to know how much I am enjoying missionary work. I do know of it's truthfulness and how it is an important part of God's work. It's not about me! This is about us as represtnatives of Christ himself giving our best to find those that are ready to receive the gospel. I want to bear my testimony to you guys. I know that God and Jesus Christ live. I know that Joseph saw them in a vision. Through Joseph, the Book of Mormon was restored and the true church of Christ is now back on the earth. I know that God loves us and provided us with the Atonement of Jesus Christ. We only need to humble ourselves and repent of our sins to feel the joy that it brings. I know Joseph really was and is a prophet of God and that the Book of Mormon is true. My purpose is to declare this message to people. As a missionary, I am here to invite others to come unto Christ through faith, repentance, baptism and receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost. I love you all. Love, Elder De Vera OK. I don't know about all of you but I LOVE all of our missionaries. What a strength they are in our lives. I feel so very priviledged to know each of these wonderful Elders and Sisters. What a great blessing they are to all of us!! HOORAH FOR ZION ELDER DE VERA!!!! We love you!!!