Letter from President Smith

 Dear Brother and Sister Ricks,

 

I just felt a great desire to take a moment to thank you for raising such a devoted, dedicated, and extremely faithful young man as Carson. He has blessed my life in so many ways during the time that Diane and I have been serving here as mission president and companion.

 

I had an interview with him yesterday and he is just good! He is one of the most faithful missionaries that I have ever had the pleasure of associating with. I told him yesterday that I was so grateful to serve alongside him. He has completely changed his companion from having some challenges to just being positive, encouraged, and excited about the work, and all of that is because he is with Carson. I also told him that if he was going to be here longer, or if we had come sooner, I would have asked him to serve as an assistant to me because of his faith, leadership, and strength. He is obedient, kind, patient, and loves the Lord. I am just so very impressed with the way that he has been raised, and with his sincere love for the people, other missionaries, and his Savior Jesus Christ.

 

Thank you for sharing him with us. My life (and Sister Smith’s) have been so positively affected because of our association with Elder Ricks.

 

We sincerely thank you,

President Mick (and Diane) Smith

Arizona Scottsdale Mission President