Good morning!!!

So sounds like all is going well! Everyone is healthy and enjoying the heat..... It’s coming our way, i promise!

So that breakfast sounds really good and de hecho I’ve been trying to do something similar to that every morning, minus the doughnuts. I have eng. muffins and eggs and sausage and ham and pepper jack cheese and spinach and I’m trying to find the best/cheapest way to make it all work out every week. So far it’s worked out and the sandwiches have turned out pretty good. And i always have apples and bananas and milk/orange juice depending on money..... Apart from that i am blessed to have been able to live with you for the past 4 years (4 right?) and learn and grow from my experiences with you and your examples. Thank you for that and everything else you have done and continue to do for me.

Oh how fun swimming is. The closet I’ve been to that out here was on Saturday when we helped with a car wash fundraiser thing. I was sunburned (once again as a missionary) and just exhausted this past week. Lots of meetings and this past Friday we were told to take the day to do the deepest clean of a deep clean I’ve ever done in my life. we washed the walls, doors, baseboards, carpets cleaned (we only had area rugs we threw out b/c they were disgusting when they first were put into the apartment - i wasn’t there) floors cleaned, mattresses flipped (try it - you'll sleep more comfortably for i don’t know how long), washed sheets and towels etc. windows and sills cleaned, etc. we still have not finished in the kitchen with all of the appliances and dishes. We’ve been cleaning this entire week and helping members clean their yards etc. it's been a blast!! Now we're exhausted. And with all of the cleaning/service given this week, not much work was accomplished. The Phelps family reunion sounds like fun! I’m excited to hear how it goes.

With the rm planners i would like to have only one. if you send a ton to me while I’m still out then I’d have to pack them around for the rest of the mission and i wouldn't use them until i get home. I’d say you can choose whatever is the best price send one out to me if you order more than 1. And i realize i have neglected to give you my address so here it is: elder Craig Roberts

70 sharp

Haverstraw, NY 10927

You can send anything to me here if you'd like. It’s safe and i know no one will take anything from our porch. Also i took lots of pictures to send home and guess what! I forgot my camera and computer cable at home...... I’ll send them next week.

As far as weather goes.... it hasn’t' rained for a few days and I’ll pray that rain hits AZ quickly and for a long time. I remember the rodeo-chedisky fire very well b/c i worked on it after it was put out. The scout troop got together and laid hay/straw all over the place and cut down trees that had no life left in them. We replanted more trees etc. do you remember any of that going on?? I was still a deacon, i think. I might not have even been 12 at that time..... That is a huge fire though.... larger than those cities combined..... I’m praying for AZ more often now!

So with the family... we haven't been able to return yet. We’ve tried and they weren't there. We going about certain means to ensure that appointments are set and stay set and figure out who will be serious and who will not. With the little time we had this week to work nothing exciting/ crazy happened. This week will definitely be different though.

Also have you been able to pick up a conference ensign? And if you have any cds ready I’d say you can stop where ever you're at and send the ones made out to me. They’ll suffice for me to the end. I think that’s all i need or want.....

This church is true. The Atonement is real. It works. Jesus Christ died for us so we all might enjoy eternal life with our families and with God and Christ forever. Always stay worthy of the guidance of the Holy Ghost. Be obedient and all will work out. You will be blessed in all that you do. I love you all and thank you for everything!!!

Have a great week and stay cool and safe!! I’ll send pictures next week and some stories too!! I love you all. That is the simplest way i can say it. I hope I’ll be able to show it more after 2 years of serving the Lord and loving so many other people I’ve never met before in this life. Take advantage of what you have now and have fun with brothers and sisters. That is all there will be in heaven, family.

I love you all. Have a great week!!!

Love elder Craig Roberts