April 23 Colorado is beautiful

Elder Panter is doing well still. He says he has been a little down this week but is optimistic about next week. If you have any extra time, and could send him an email, letter or even a prayer, this momma would sure appreciate it. :)

Last Thursday his ward had a dessert auction for a fundraiser. He said it was good and they raised over $800. He loves how the little kids love seeing the missionaries and he said it is fun to see their reaction when they find out that the missionaries are coming over for dinner. It makes him smile. 

I asked about his favorite meal so far and he says it is the steaks that they get. They are always cooked so good. Apparently the people in Rangely spoil the missionaries. I'm thankful for that.

I asked if he had seen any miracles on his mission. He said it is always a miracle if he gets at least 8 hours of sleep. Hahaha. Hasn't lost his sense of humor. He then told me he has seen that people's hearts are softened over time and that we can be the start of it. 

Elder Panter finally took his camera with him to the computers and downloaded some pictures for me to share. I was so excited to see pictures of him, and not one of them has him in it! Silly kid! But Colorado is sure beautiful...

Sample of Elder Panter's schedule. He stays busy.

Elder Little

Elder Smith

Elder Smith

Random House??? not sure what this is

The Escalante Expedition monument. It says "The Escalante Expedition discovered White River (which they called the San Clemente) and crossed it near here on September 9, 1776. Seeking a route from Sante Fe to California, these Spanish explorers were the first white men to examine much of Western Colorado."

Beautiful Colorado

Beautiful Colorado

Beautiful Colorado

Beautiful Colorado

You can see for miles!

Beautiful Colorado