Dear Family,

Congratulations to Amanda! I am so excited for you! :D Things are going well up here in Springfield. I love it here. Still. We had Zone Conference this past week. It was very enjoyable. Mostly it was just reviewing things we've talked about in our Zone Conferences and District Meetings lately. So, nothing too mind- blowing. I had the opportunity to give my "departing testimony," as it was my last Zone Conference. It was a sad experience. Difficult for me to deal with, quite frankly. The end draweth nigh, and I freaketh out.

But fortunately I do still have time left, and I am going to use it as effectively as I can. I love being a missionary and serving the Lord. I know that I am doing what our Father want me to do. He loves us all so much. I am grateful for the opportunity I have to share this love he has with others. I hope that you have a good week and that all goes well.

Love, Elder Bracken