A Typewriter

Dear Family,

We got this typewriter from a lady at a yard sale.  I also got a sweet Twilight backpack there.  I just finished the Book of Mormon again and have started the Old and New Testaments.  I have come to love the scriptures.more and more every day.  I especially love to read the words of Christ.From the way he speaks, you can really sense His love and care for all the people he teaches.  The more I come to understand the Atonement and the nature of Christ, the more I love all those around me and those I have left behind.  This became especially apparent at the Bendixen's (Angie and James) house.  I got to see family pictures of the Taylors and of us.  I miss you all so much and think about you often and individually.  The one thing I wish I had brought more of is family pictures.  Please send me all the pictures of family that you can.  Physical pictures are okay, but email ones work a little better.
I know that God lives and that Jesus Christ is our savior and redeemer.  There are many people that think we, as Latter-day Saints, believe that we are saved by grace and works.  This is not true.  The one and only way we can be saved and exalted in the Kingdom of God is through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.  All mankind has been redeemed through His blood and will receive some form of glory.  What our works do is show that we are changed by the grace of God.  By keeping His commandment the best we can, we are showing that we have accepted the Atonement of Jesus Christ and want to truly become like He is.  Jesus Christ is my first inspiration.  Next, is you - my wonderful and eternal family, and third, are the children of god that I am called to serve and teach.  I love you all and will be writing to you each soon.

Love,
Elder Jamison