Happy 2012!

Good Morning to my Amazing Family,

 

Can you believe that it is 2012?!!! Guess who you get to see this YEAR!!!! I will give you a hint.....some awesome missionary in SEATTLE.

 I am sure you all had awesome plans, but I haven't had the chance to read your emails yet so I will have to read about how each of you partied later on. Did you listen to that song for me? I may or may not had it stuck in my head all afternoon, but what can I say. Now as far our new years eve since we are all kind of party animals we made it until about 10:30pm before we called it a night. A mission rule may have played into that decision just a little bit. As for the day goes we had breakfast with the Cardenas family. That has become our tradition to have breakfast with them every Saturday morning, and we have great gospel conversations with them so its a win win. They had wanted to have us over for dinner, but the bassett family stole us first. Oh man what its like to be loved. Of course me being the joking/sweet talker that I kind of think I am just said to the Cardenas family you know we don't have dinner plans for Sunday, and you can be the first family we eat with for 2012? Of course they agreed because seriously who wouldn't? Now back to New Years eve we had dinner with the bassetts every year they have a tradition of doing hamburgers, fruit, and chips and dip. It was great so we got to celebrate with a nice American meal. Then afterwards since its new years and most normal people have lives around 8:00pm we didn't have any appts set up. The bassetts wanted to keep us and there home so we shared a spiritual message, and then they wanted to sing hymns with us. We all gathered around the piano and sang primary songs as well as church hymns. It was quite memorable, and Loved it. Defiantly a step up from last year considering I was lame, and chilled by myself. I tried really hard to catch some fireworks since that is my favorite thing ever, but I didn't get so lucky. I guess I will have to make up for it next year. Well did you all set any new years resolutions or predictions of what you think is going to happen for 2012?

I mean a lot can happen in a year. Trust me because I know exactly where I am sitting right now, and who would have thought. I mean I guess I kind of had a small idea and of course a desire to be here. Life never ceases to surprise me. Which is good I guess considering I love surprises. I have been looking back on this year, and really it has been one for the books. Its been a roller coaster of emotions, and change. I met some of the best friends I could have ever asked for, and had way to many fun times. Received a mission call, and went through the temple. I am learning a new language, and how to be a missionary. Meet some amazing people as I have served them. Learned a little bit more about how my plans really aren't my plans. Cried. Laughed, and just enjoyed every minute of life. Of course grew closer to each of you. Realized how much I am loved, and how I need your support. Thanks for everything!!! Here goes to another amazing year!!!

 

Now on the missionary front. This week has been great. We have been challenging people to be baptized, and we have had a few people accept!! So as of right now we have 3 people on date for January 28th providing each of them you know keep commitments!!! We will see how that goes, don't worry I am still hopeful. Of course we are doing everything we can to get the working rolling, and one of those people is BOUND to be baptized on the 28th. Last transfer was great, but it was a lot of work in the sense of finding and sifting through those who are really ready. So I feel like this transfer we are just going to start to bloom. We have still been working with Miriam, and have meet with her and her children a few times this week. This week we are going to work on setting a date for all three of them so the can be baptized this month. Also do you remember Jacira? I talked about her a few weeks ago if you need to go and refresh your memory. Can I just say how much I love this lady? Last week she wasn't able to come to church because of back pain. She was in a car accident a few years ago, and has some pretty bad back problems. Well I called her to remind her about church, and the hour change. Whats good is she really does have the desire to come to Church. Anyway she came and didn't take her vicodin so she could drive herself to church. I don't think I spelled that right, but her pain medication you know the one Dr. House takes? OK really how great is that? After Sunday school she was in so much pain so we talked to her about priesthood blessings, and found some brethren in the branch to give her a blessing. After the blessing she was telling us how she just felt so warm, and the pain slow leave her body. It was such a spiritual experience, and the blessing she received was so great. She is amazing, and always tells us how she feels so comfortable and peaceful at church. She always wants to be involved, and she told us that she would be baptized after she learns a little bit more. Which is great so keep praying for her!!! I love her so much!!! Well thats about the just of what is going on so I will keep you posted for sure. I hope everything goes well with everyone starting back to school. B you work you little but off because your almost done!!!! I hope you got my email from last week. I have been thinking about you a tons. Love you kiddo.

Mom and Dad thanks for everything. I love your emails every week they keep me going. Thanks for making it to Toree's wedding it means a ton. Well enjoy every minute, and know that I am praying for you always!!! LOVE YOU