2025-02-23_email_three-tender-mercies

From: kristi.heywood@gmail.com To: kaitlynn.heywood@missionary.org Date: 2025-02-23 Subject: (no subject)

Hermana Heywood,

You got paid $893.44 from IHC on the 20th. I paid $90 to tithing and moved $803.77 to your mission savings. I forgot how much I was supposed to move so it was .33 cents too much.

I love seeing how happy you are in all of your pictures. It looks like you are loving the CCM. Your companion is perfect for you! What a tender mercy.

We had stake conference. It was really good. We were taught to look up and out. We do this by: Forget yourself and focus on others that are struggling. You will find the comfort and strength that you need. You will be redeemed. Mourn with those that mourn. Comfort those that stand in need of comfort. Bring them hitter and Jesus will heal them. Jesus will have compassion on YOU. Look up and out. Bring it to Him. Lay it at His feet. Walk with Him.

We were reminded that President Nelson invited us to study the atonement. Here is what he said at the October General Conference:

"I urge you to devote time each week—for the rest of your life—to increase your understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. My heart aches for those who are mired in sin and don't know how to get out. I weep for those who struggle spiritually or who carry heavy burdens alone because they do not understand what Jesus Christ did for them.

Jesus Christ took upon Himself your sins, your pains, your heartaches, and your infirmities. You do not have to bear them alone! He will forgive you as you repent. He will bless you with what you need. He will heal your wounded soul. As you yoke yourself to Him, your burdens will feel lighter. If you will make and keep covenants to follow Jesus Christ, you will find that the painful moments of your life are temporary. Your afflictions will be 'swallowed up in the joy of Christ.'

It is neither too early nor too late for you to become a devout disciple of Jesus Christ. Then you will experience fully the blessings of His Atonement. You will also be more effective in helping to gather Israel."

Here are three tender mercies from the last few days:

Aunt Kathi and I felt like we should get out of bed at two in the morning. She went to the bathroom and I went and got a drink in the kitchen and heard water. I was coherent enough to not ignore it and found that the dishwasher had been leaking a ton of water all over grandma's floor. We were able to clean it up and stop it from leaking anymore.

I saw Richard Bezanson's mom in the Cedar Temple. I was able to tell her what a great man he is and that she did a wonderful job raising him.

I was able to be in the Cedar temple with Grandma and Grandpa, Aunt Kathi, Treyson, Danika, Kruz, Chloe, Matt, Alexa, and Mason. Watching Treyson baptize everyone and then Grandpa confirmed them was very special.

The Oldham's made us dinner. I love not having to cook. They are such a great example of being thoughtful and kind.

I love you. I hope you have an amazing week!

Love, Mom

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