Howdy everyone!
It's sad to think I won't be able to attend the temple until after a year, but I had a lovely time, like always. Thanks for sending the package! I don't think I really need much else because I figured I should just buy the things I really need over there. I think I'll be able to find most everything. I don't have much time to type it here so I wrote it by hand. Sis. Aitken's illness from last week has not improved :/ She's on hold, but we're waiting to see if she improves by Friday when the doctor will give the final call on whether or not she has to stay another week... Not cool. It's really unfortunate that she's has such a rollercoaster of health while throughout her stay at the MTC, but we're all praying for her and trying to do what we can to serve.
It's been a nice week for letters! People are showing me some love during my last week here, ha ha ha! I got a letter from cousin Jessica on Monday, a DearElder from Lachelle yesterday, and a quick letter from Heather and Grandma Smith today. I'm glad everyone's doing pretty great. :) Wow, Dustin already has another kid! How fun! I think Brian Gashler leaves in about 3 weeks. I'm not sure how much time I'll have to write come next preparation day in the field, so I'm planning to mail out oodles of postcards so you can get my address. You already have the address for the mission home. I wonder how long it takes for them to forward on the stuff to those of us not in Latvia...?
Last night we finally heard from another apostle and it was the good ol' missionary favorite, Elder Holland! He started his talk by mentioning how all the general authorities love us and are thankful for the work that we do, because they wouldn't be able to do it without us. We may have feelings of inadequacy, but this work has to be done. He continually urged us to give it our all, because we have to be perfect every time. Elder Holland's mission changed his life so he just wants us to have the same happen to us. When I think about what challenges lie ahead for me, I wonder how in the world I can do it, but I've got the Lord on my side. Yesterday, Bro. Conway shared with us some of his thoughts about the book of Job and the afflictions that we'll encounter. Even when Job lost everything, he immediately praised God. I'm praying that I'll be able to do the same, because everything happens for a reason. It's a bit unnerving to think if some of the good 'ol Kensington ward may split, but I'm sure Heavenly Father knows what he's doing
My burn is about 3 inches long. It doesn't hurt, though. I don't think I'll worry about it because I'll probably start wearing long-sleeved blouses when I arrive, hehe. Skirts can now be patterned and colorful, yay~ I don't know if I'll have room to take them with me, so I'll let you know if I need some while I'm in Estonia. Sis. Luik says skirts are getting a bit easier to find, but they may be a little more expensive. I'll just wait and see.
Good luck with the planting! It was fun having fresh veggies from the garden. I'm kind of excited to start cooking for myself. Sis. Aitken is dying to start baking again, ha ha! She loves collecting recipes~ I'm going to take a few more pictures and try and get the with the cousins this Sunday at the temple. I'll have my roomate Sis. Anderson mail my memory card back and they do have bubble-lined envelopes that I'll use to send it with. I may send Stacey a little sum'n sum'n this week too.
Oh yeah! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK AND KIDS! I don't think I'll get something in time to you so here ya go!
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