April 7th, 2013

Hey family! Welp I have to say that reading rachels letter about boston and maddie had me laughing so hard, i was crying! Give boston a big hug for me on his accomplishment haha. I cant wait to see maddie, she sounds like a blast!!! Mom, and Dad, i am sorry about your plants. Actually last night i dreamed about home. i wasnt in the dream, but i just saw our house but in my dream there were soooooo many plants and everything was super green haha. 

Well this conference was incredible. Its sad because i know it is the last one i will get to hear as a missionary, and conference as a missionary is awesome to say the least. There were so many parts i loved, but I think i really what i have been focusing on is that we as members live the law of consecration. In this life, everything we have is from the <lord, and so many times we are unwilling to sacrifice what we love for what the lord has asked of us. Everthing, our time, money, talents, children, homes, how much of what we have do we dedicate to God? Sincerely? I think true conversion comes from being willing to make those sacrifices, and know that whatever we sacrifice we will be compensated times 100, but whatever we give to God, we should it willingly, and with gratitude, which requires a change of heart. A person who has not had a change of heart could make those sacrifices, but wouldnt be capable of understanding why they need to do it. Its all for <love. If we understand that, it doesnt matter what happens, we will have the perspective and comprehension to be able to face any situation, or make what ever sacrifice. 

Little brother, Still working hard :D We have so much to do, slacking off just isnt an option. sometimes i feel like i waste some of my time, but not intentionally. Its never intentional, but i do make so many mistakes, but I just hope that even with my imperfections that i can still help all the people the <lord needs me to help. 

Well, i love you all so much, and i love our family. I have so blessed to have a family that gives me so much support and love, even when i am not around. I hope you all know how much your love, letters, and prayers lift me daily and help me do what sometimes i feel is impossible. 

Love you all, 

Hermana Swartz

post data! <presidente chiang! soñe con usted y con mila y alexa anoche! les extraño mucho, y espero que esten bien y cuidando a los de la rama, ustedes son una familia muy especial. les quiero mucho

These are the pictures that were attached to last weeks email...I forgot to post them.