Friends by Mail

August 2012

Contents
Contents
Friends by Mail
Learning to Serve Others
Heidi S. Swinton
Colorful Layered Cake
Bright Idea
Thomas S. Monson
Leaving Bad Behind
Sarah Chow
Question Corner
Love One Another
Luacine Clark Fox
Elevator Prayers
Cynthia Bradford
Bulletin Board
Samuel the Lamanite Prophesies of Christ
Diane L. Mangum
Women Are Important in the Church!
Quentin L. Cook
Puzzle Page
Prayers, Notes, and Natural Disasters
Marissa Widdison
Grandma’s Feather Blizzard
Jean Hedengren Moultrie
In Every Footstep, Part Two: Miracle on the Plains
Megan Withers Roxas
Leute’s Home
Adam C. Olson
Special Words
Brad Wilcox
Buddy’s Heart
Ray Goldrup
Never Give Up
Tad R. Callister
Preparing for the Temple
Val Chadwick Bagley
For Little Friends
Cool Cars
Mellissa D. Stubbs
Show and Tell
I Choose to Fill My Life with Things That Invite the Spirit
Matt and Mandy
Coloring Page
For Older Kids
Guide to the Friend
Book of Mormon Scripture Figures

Friends by Mail

August 2012

“Friends by Mail,” Friend, Aug. 2012, inside front cover

Friends by Mail

Was there a letter or a story in this month’s issue that helped you? Tell us about it. Turn to page 48 to find out how.

Soft Answers Are the Best Answers

Samantha M.
Thanks for “Trust and the Truth”

Josh G.
A Friendly Sunday

Samantha C.
How We Read the Friend

Lilianna, Lincoln, and Olivia M., and Spencer S.
Dear Friends