A letter to my Dad and Mom in Nampa, Idaho, written in the Ramos area of Rio de Janeiro on Monday, April 6, 1970. The letter began with a birthday greeting to my father, who on April 7 turned fifty-five years old.
First I wish to send my wishes to Dad for a most happy birthday, number fifty-five this year, if I am counting correctly. I had planned to send a tape, as last year, but I have no access to a recorder. Therefore, my expression of gratitude and love come transmitted on the written page. Before another year can wear away I will personally deliver the message, accompanied by a big abraço, a Brazilian embrace.
Last evening we had the marvelous opportunity to receive via satellite a broadcast of the first session of general conference. It was translated into Portuguese. Thus we were able to hear President Smith’s first conference address as President of the Church. He sounded vigorous and healthy. The choir and organ sounded marvelous.
Friday we met again in zone conference. President Johnson’s counsel and talk were, as ever, inspiring and challenging. In the testimony session the Spirit was poured out upon us all in a remarkable manner. I think few moments in my life have I been so happy. In the opening session I had the chance to present a talk on the assigned subject “What Is an Effective Prayer?”
May this letter find everybody happy and healthy. God bless you one and all.
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