Happy New year Elder G!
I'm so anxious to hear about your week! How is your new comp? Have you felt like you've been able to get back on track? Here are a few questions, before I forget, that I really want you to answer:
1. How is your back? What are you doing about it? I'm attaching some core strengthening exercises that are helpful for a strained back. These should help whether it is a muscular problem or a disc problem. Just be gentle when you do them but do them day and night to help give you strength and relief.
2. Do you still have the cash and credit card we sent you with for emergencies?
3. How tired are you feeling? Are you able to get some more protein and veggies in your diet? How about the protein shaker cup and protein powder? Can you get some today? I was thinking you could bring a protein bar or pb sandwich with you when you leave so you don't have to rely on the little stores with chips and junk food.
4. I forgot if you were going to print your fb pictures or if I was going to send them to you. The next time I could get them to you is a February 5th trip that the delivery service is taking. I have a deal for $.04 per print.
5. I really can't wait to hear about your comp and how your week went! I'm praying it has been a positive change!
We've had a good week. They never found our suitcase... it was probably stolen so I've spent a good amount of time dealing with providing the airlines with a detailed itemization of the contents and receipts so they can reimburse us for the contents. Such a bummer. But the fun part was on Friday we got together at the Cordy's and had our fondue dinner like we did last year. I really love the Cordys. For New Years Eve, Dad and I went with Ama and PopPop and the Waltons to Babes for dinner and then a movie after. The movie was so great and I'm adding it to your list of things to watch after you get home.
We have been talking about our family goals like you suggested. As a family we are reading the BOM by the time you get home. We mainly need that much time because Abby and I are so focused on the NT right now with seminary and so I can't start the BOM until May. But it will be great to do it as a family and really talk about it. The other thing we are going to do is pray daily for missionary opportunities. I think it will help us to be focused on sharing the gospel and be more aware when they come. We started by giving a BOM to Misti (well sortof a BOM... it is like an easy reader version. I told her it would help her begin and she can understand the story. But then I told her she should switch to the actual BOM once she becomes familiar with the story and she will get much more from it.) I'm hoping she and Kevin will read it together. We had them over one night this week and had a great talk about the gospel with them. Kevin definitely knows the gospel is true but he doesn't know much about it. It would be great if they would read together. What do you think we should do as a family? Can you add to the discussion? What are your personal goals?
I start seminary back on Tuesday. Its tough to get back on schedule when I've had two weeks of sleeping in. But I love being immersed in the New Testament so that part is great. We are finishing up with the last days of Christ's life. I'm learning so much and my testimony is so much stronger. It reminds me of a quote I gave to you in your journal (the one I made... do you still have that?) that says what today feels like a sacrifice, will become one of the greatest investments you'll ever make. Seminary has been a huge blessing in my life inspite of how difficult it is. I'm sure you can relate:)
I am still on a high from getting to talk to you last week. I just want you to know how incredibly sweet and meaningful it was for all of us that you told each of us how much we mean to you. And then when you prayed for each of us... it will be something I will always remember and one of my most precious memories. I went and bought a journal because I wanted to write about it and never forget. You are such a wonderful son and brother. We all love you so very much. And I feel so blessed to be your mother. I love you so very much! I don't know if I could ever convey it to you. But I hope you have some understanding of it.
One final thought... Dani's grandmother died a few days before Christmas. She was a really wonderful woman and Dani posted one of her grandmother's favorite things to say... "The good thing about big trouble is that you really have to turn to the Lord and it is such a good feeling to find Him there." I just love that. And I have found it to be very true.
I love you my sweet son! I think about you all the time and pray for you multiple times a day. Sometimes in the middle of the day I say a silent, quick prayer that you are safe and you feel my love for you. I hope you do.
xoxoxxo
infinity + infinity
mom
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