Letter #142 "Come on, dear brother, since the war is past, For friends at first, are friends again at last." Joseph Smith

Dear Joseph Smith,
Happy Birthday!!! When I think about your greatest attributes, I immediately think of-forgiving. You taught on multiple occasions by example and words that merciful temperament and willingness to forgive others is the greatest love of all. You were so quick to forgive-many times before an apology was given (if any). Thank you for being a guiding example. I know that if I exercise forgiveness I can be just as happy as you. Reflecting on my life, I realize I am very quick to judge and scorn. How easily I judge others. Instead of yelling at the driver that cut me off, I will forgive and move on. Eliza R Snow said, “Suppose that Jesus Christ and holy angels should object to us on frivolous things, what would become of us? We must be merciful to one another.” Thank you for your testimony and love of the gospel. Had it not been you, we might not be a growing and unified church. Thank you for reaching out to God in the sacred grove. When I was 14 I had an attitude-not curiosity. Thank you for never giving up. I can learn so much from your life. I appreciate your trials and mostly how you triumphed. Please know that I am grateful from the deepest part of me. I love you. I will never forget what you have done for me. I am trying to live a Celestial life and hope that I can meet you one day. Until then, thank you (pretend that I am hugging you).