l know i will see him again.

To the Ramos family:

I had the privilege of meeting Joe in High School. We shared a few classes and I think I was his TA in one. He was always very intelligent and witty, but also had a big heart. We got along well, and became good friends. We esepcially spent a lot of time together in the summer of 2009 before I started the mission, playing videogames, board games, and watching anime with our group of friends. Sometimes we talked about the deeper and more important things of the universe as well.

I'm glad joe had the chance to know the gospel and to live it for a time. I know he was not very active in the church, and from what I remember it had to do with a few youth who were not exactly the best example for him and did not treat him very well. I've felt sorry about that many times, even though we still hadn`t moved to Florida when it happened. Throughout the time we knew eachother, I always maintained the hope of being able to help him return...to help the whole family. I stopped by your house a few times in hopes of being able to share a short message about families, but I don't remember having been able to tell you about it. Please receive my parents in my place. I hope they'll be able to help your family in ways that I wasn't able to. I know that God lives, that Christ loves you and that He has prepared the way for you to see Joe again...and I hope to see him as well.

"Now, concerning the astate of the soul between bdeath and the resurrectionBehold, it has been made known unto me by an angel, that the spirits of all men, as soon as they are departed from this mortal body, yea, the spirits of all men, whether they be good or evil, are taken home to that God who gave them life. And then shall it come to pass, that the spirits of those who are righteous are received into a state of happiness, which is called paradise, a state of rest, a state of peace, where they shall rest from all their troubles and from all care, and sorrow." (Alma 40:11-12)

I testify as a representative of Jesus Christ that it is possible for your family to be eternal; it's possible to be with him again. God has provided the way through the His Gospel and His Priesthood. Your family, through the sealing ordinance, can be eternal. But it all depeneds on your willingnes to sacrifice the world and live worthy of that promise. My parents will be there to help you in anything you need. I'm absolutely sure of it. They won`t fail you.

Please forgive me the times I have not been there for Joe, the times he has been sad and I haven't been able to cheer him up, and the times I couldn`t help him overcome his challenges. I did my best and I'll always remember him. He is a special child of God and he loves you. He is thinking about you and wants the best for you. Remember that the commandments are the bridge between you always. When I return from Mexico, I will be at your disposition for anything you need. One thing I'm learning to do hear is love God with all my heart and to love others as myself. Please take care.

With all sincerity,

Elder Lund

So all I can report from this week is that we took Gabriel to the church employment center and helped him search for a job, and we also put him in contact with the ward employment person (or whatever that calling is called). Her name is Matilde and she does a fantastic job. They'll be visiting a mechanic today to see if he can help Gabriel out, because he doesn`t want to work on Sundays anymore. Please pray for him.

We also sent the missionaries to find his family in Indiana this week. His family has had some hard times, especially because his brother needed help. Apparently his whole family went to church this week. He's ecstatic.

Other than that we're simply forming ideas to help the zone and the ward, but I'll tell you more about them once we've got things moving. Just know that we have many, many plans and we're being very innovative. You gotta do everything you can to make a difference.

Transfers are today. As always, we'll see what happens. I'm going to talk to the President about how much I can do to decide my classes, housing, and how to take care of that application. I'll let you know when I find out what can be done.

Love,

Elder Lund

P.S. Song of the day:

I'm sorry, I heard about the bad news today. A crowd of people around you Telling you it's okay And everything happens for a reason

When you lose a part of your self To somebody you know It takes a lot to let go Every breath that you remember Pictures fade away but memory is forever

An empty chair at all the tables And I'll be seeing you when all my days boil down But it's better where you're going anyway

I'm sorry I heard about the bad news today It's really hard to get through Tough times and long days But it really just depends on the season

For now we'll say goodbye We know it's not the last time I've lost the best part of my day But it's better where you're going anyway

This is the last thing I will remember It's better where you're going anyway

New Found Gory -"Sonny"

I know I'll see him again someday.