First things first: I found out that I am coming home December, 2015….. Haha just kidding 2014. But I may or may not have asked President M. if I could extend my mission longer… Before you freak out, he will probably say no. I can’t believe it is almost that time though. It makes me sad. I find myself sleeping with my name tag on and tearing up about everything…. Wah. Anyway all is well.

Second thing second: I got the camera!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been taking tons of pictures again.

Third thing third: just kidding I will stop now. Ok so the things that stand out from this week.

We are having so much goodness happen in our trio. It is wonderful. Often times I have to take phone calls from the sisters during studies and so they can continue doing what they need to. This week I am going to my first area again… Actually today!!!!!!! I am so dang excited. I get to see most of my old branch tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will be there until Friday. Sister W. always feels really sad when I leave so I have been counseling her. She will do great. It’ll be a good opportunity for her to learn.

We are having such success with a few people and working very closely with them. Esp. A.! He is our memb. ref. He was at church and he is getting baptized on Oct. 11!

On Friday my hand was so stiff and in so much pain that I couldn’t move it… I am still having joint pains from the illness I had… It’s a nice trial. It is better now… for now. It comes and goes.

Seriously everything is just dandy here in! We have been visiting the members and helping them with their teaching skills and ting. And have seen many miracles from that!

Thought of the week: We were watching a video conference for training with Elder Holland and cool people and he talked so humbley about how he is the person he is now because of teachers. Because of his parents and leaders and how he is still taught every day. I thought about that. That is how I feel. I am always being taught. I am always learning from people and experiences around me.

Have you all been doing the BOM challenge I left with you?

How is your missionary work going?

Wish me luck on my travels! I can’t wait to learn from those sisters in my first area and be blessed by their sweet spirits!

Anyway I sure stinkin’ love your guts mama! I hope you have a great week and don’t stress so much about things you have no control over. Keep being your awesome self. You are amazing and you are like a pro on the phone that’s why you get to do it so much! Anyway I don’t know of any senior couples coming in. But the Gublers go home in a few weeks!! I love them too. They are the best. Anyway I love you tons. Have a great week.

Have a great week! I love you all very much!

Love, Sister Emily 🙂