Temple Trip- Week 3

This week has been kind of crazy! I can't remember what we did yesterday or the day before that or the day before that or the day before that. EVERY SINGLE DAY is the same!! hahaha. So the weeks go by quick. I can't believe it is Friday already! Soooo let me tell you something, from the moment I got here at the CCM we have always had the late breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sooo that basically means we don't get food at dinner time like ever because it is getting to be so busy here and they just don't have enough food. But I try not to complain to much because I am still super blessed to even get a little bit of food while I am here. I think this is a curse and a blessing but whenever they have mashed potatoes I go crazy! I eat like 2 or 3 little plate fulls..... I feel like I've gained 10 pounds or something but I work out almost every day so I'd say it's pretty tough. Anyways! we get to do personal study almost every single day and during that study time I usually read the Book of Mormon. I love reading this book! I am about half way done with 3rd Nephi and I just love the stories that I've heard since I was a kid. My mom lately has really been listening to the 2,000 stripling warriors song and as I was reading through that chapter in Alma I was like! YESSS I am doing this! But I loved this scripture the most and it really made me love my momma even more than I did, it said,

"Yea, and they did obey and observe to perform every word of command with exactness; yea, and even according to their faith it was done unto them; and I did remember the words which they said unto me that their mothers had taught them." - Alma 57: 21

I love my mom and know that as I remember what she has taught me and follow the Lord with EXACTNESS God will bless me and my family and friends in ways that I can't even describe to you all. This gospel is true and as we strive to teach others about the work of our Savior we will come closer to Him. 

We were able to go to the Temple this morning and that was just one of the coolest experiences while I've been here at the MTC. I love you all so much and look forward to hearing from you all this upcoming week!! 

Love Elder Ricks

Keep the Faith - Elder Braeden Ricks

Do Good Be Good - Elder Tyson Ricks

Doubt Not Fear Not -  Elder Carson Ricks