Hi Friends and Family!
On Tuesday I was able to go to the Orlando temple with my parents! The temple is an amazing place. There is a quiet spirit about it that fills your soul with peace, love, and joy.
In the temple, you make promises to God and receive blessings for keeping those covenants. You also learn about God's plan for us.
For my friends in Los Angeles, I would encourage you to take a socially distanced walk around the temple grounds in Westwood! I have done this many times, and I always feel a sense of peace and love for God when I am there. I don't believe the Temple visitors center is open yet, but when it opens, I would definitely check it out. There are missionaries there that can explain more about the temple!
After my parents and I went through the temple, we got lunch and walked around a nature preserve in Orlando. As we walked on a bridge overlooking swampland, we saw two baby alligators and a ton of interesting plants, trees, and insects.
I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to speak with them in person! Most missionaries go without seeing their parents on their mission, but the church encourages your family to be with you during your first visit through the temple. The LA Temple was shut down (due to covid) when I would have gone through, so I got lucky and was able to see my parents during my mission! See photos below!
On Thursday we had the opportunity to hear from the Prophet of our church. He talked about the healing power of gratitude. If you haven't seen his video, check it out. He is an amazing man. As a man of science, he is a world renowned heart surgeon, and he was a major part of the development of the heart and lung machine. As a man of God, he leads the church that I feel so grateful to be a part of.
As the holidays are quickly approaching, Elder Clove and I are busy at work preparing for different holiday themed activities. We have been dropping Thanksgiving boxes of food to members in need, and we are busy at work planning a stocking drive for less active families in our ward. 
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