Winter

So winter has hit Vanadzor in a hurry! This week was super cool. I love being so close to the mountains and 

seeing all the white all over the mountains. Definitely a perk of being in Vanadzor. One of the best areas in 

the mission. I really am blessed to serve here as my first area! 

One thing we did this week was help one of the members move to his new house and prepare for winter. 

His relatives were moving to Russia and said that he could live there for free during this winter while they 

are in Russia. We helped him cut wood so that he can have wood for the winter and not freeze. I felt like 

I was living during Joseph Smith times breaking wood and preparing for the winter! We had an ax and 

were chopping wood and we ended up breaking a ton of wood! It was cool to be able to help someone 

that we love and do something for him that he was not able to do!

In my studies, I have been studying how to endure to the end. In first Nephi it says to keep the 

commandments 23 times. If it says it 23 times in the first Book of The book of Mormon I would say that 

it is pretty important. So if you have a problem with one of the commandments go to the Lord. He is 

always there to help you and wants to help you. Just turn to Him and He will forgive you quickly and easily.

I love you guys so much and hope you have an amazing week! Sorry this email was super short, just know 

that I love you and always remember to turn to the Lord for everything. Think about how much you miss 

me and love hearing my letters. He loves you and wants to hear from you the same! So pray and read to 

find answers to your questions!

Elder Sproul