We got a letter from Carson's mission president this week.  I can't figure out how to just scan it and post it here...so I'll just type it out.



17 Nov 2014

To the Family of Elder Carson Ty Williams:

We are happy to inform you that Elder Williams, through prayer and inspiration, has been called to serve as District Leader in the Kenya Nairobi Mission.  This call represents wonderful personal preparation and dedicated service during his mission.  We are grateful for his righteous example,  integrity and leadership skills. 

This is a calling of Priesthood leadership and responsibility.  As District Leader, he will be called upon to teach and set an example of missionary work for his District.  He will be responsible to encourage missionaries, set the standard for the district, and to testify and teach through example and dedicated service.  Because of his leadership skills and the respect the missionaries have for him, we know that Elder Williams will be successful in this responsibility and will have a wonderful lasting influence upon those he serves. 

Thank you for raising such a wonderful son.  We trust him and rely upon his strengths and abilities in moving forward the gospel of Jesus Christ in the Kenya Nairobi Mission.  The missionaries respect him and look to him as an example of dedicated service to the Lord.  We want you to know that he is living up to his fullest potential and is serving with his heart, might, mind and strength.

We love Elder Williams, and know that you do also, and are very proud of him.  We value the service he is giving to our Heavenly Father and we value the example he sets for everyone around him.  Thank you again for raising such a good, trusted and respected son. 

Sincerely and with my deepest appreciation for you hand in preparing your son for the work of the Lord. 

President Gary Hicken
Kenya Nairobi Mission President