Blessings of the Gospel

Thanks so much for that letter from Elder Ruiz. Every day I hear of the sacrifices that many of the Latin Elders have made in order to serve a mission and continue with the church. But this gospel does amazing things with the lives of the people who truly seek the truth. I know that the family of Elder Ruiz will one day feel the importance and the truth behind this gospel. He sounds like a great kid with such a great love for the work and the gospel. Elder Cahui is the only member in his family as well. He is the youngest of three brothers and like Elder Ruiz, isn´t receiving alot of support from his family. He is doing great though and loving the work along with Elder Ruiz.

Along that line, I am including something Gwen Rich posted following a conversation she had with a sister from Arizona who had recently returned from Peru: "Sister Coombs was there with her husband, who had previously served a mission in Peru about 35 years ago. They were with another couple who work with our church's Perpetual Education Fund. They were meeting with North American missionaries who were soon to be going home after completing their missions. One thing that she said, sticks out in my mind. If these returning missionaries would set aside $5.00 per month, this $5.00 would "fund" one of their former companions, for one month, as they progressed through the PEF program. Just think of that !! So many of these missionaries that our sons are serving with, have no prospects for an education, or bettering their lives after returning home from their missions. Our sons, who are so VERY blessed, can help to improve a life - by giving so very little. I tell you, it surely changed the way I personally look at the PEF program. It puts a "face" on it, so to speak." Thank you Sister Coombs and Sister Rich!!