This week has been kind of Crazy! So we went back to bring cookies to Tracy (the lady who had us over for a barbecue) and she invited us in and we had a first lesson with her! She's been looking for the spirit in her life, and when we asked her if she felt the spirit while reading the book of mormon if she'd be baptized, she was like"Heck Yeah!!" It was pretty funny :) Everything is going great, the Scotts actually changed their baptismal date to the 12th so that Jeremy's cousin could come and baptize him, so no baptisms this transfer :( but we have 5 in the 3 weeks after that, so it's okay! My companion is a little sad though because she's most likely leaving this next week. Transfers are on Wednesday and Sister Hamilton has already been in this area for 4 transfers, so there is very little chance of her staying here. :( It's sad, I get along with her really well and she is one of the best missionaries in the field. Oh well though, the Lord knows where we need to be. It's also sad to see all of the missionaries that are going home! One of my zone leaders, Elder Boswell, is going home, so last Monday he decided that he needed to use up all of the money left on his card, so he bought a bunch of expensive steaks and had a barbecue with the missionaries in his apartment complex :) One of the AP's who is going home gave his departing testimony and he was like, "So the other day we were driving, and I looked out at the beautiful rolling hills and the green grass and I thought to myself, I am so tired. And I have been so tired for 2 years." Haha. It was super sad and hilarious and completely true all at the same time :)
Hope everything is going well at home! When is the cousin camp? Is everyone going to bear lake for the 4th? Have a fun week! Happy 4th of July!!
Mom:
Thanks for the package! The shirt fit perfectly and looks so cute! I got here and realized that I pretty much only have sweaters, and I'm probably gonna end up with heat stroke one of these days. If you find anything else cute be sure to send it my way :) I'm glad you've decided to start having family home evening regularly! That will be good for the whole family, and I've seen how it brings families together and brings the spirit and happiness into the home. How are you holding up getting up so early in the morning? :) Has anything really fun happened? Have you decided to go on trek? Love you! I love hearing from you guys and getting letters and packages :)
Kari:
Sorry you didn't get my letter! Thank you so much for the package, I really loved it. That day had been really hard so you really made my whole day :) I'm all ready for the 4th now! There's going to be a pancake breakfast and pinewood derby at the church that morning, so I'll be all decked out for it :) Thanks for all of the candy! All of the sisters in the apartment and I really enjoyed it!! How has your week been? Anything really exciting? Is everything still really busy?
Grandma and Grandpa Bowcutt:
Wow, I can't believe you guys are already done with your mission! It's amazing how fast time flies when you're in the service of the Lord :) So what are you planning to do now? Just hang out with the family? That will be fun, everyone's missed having you at Bear Lake, It's just not the same without you!! How did your last day at the visitors center go? What miracles did you see? Thank you for all of the advice! You're right, smiling and being exactly obedient are the biggest keys to being a successful missionary. I had to go on exchanges with the hermanas last friday because my companion had a meeting all day, and it's amazing to see the difference between being kind of obedient and being places a little bit late and staying at the apartment just a few minutes longer than we were supposed to, and being with my companion where we are exactly on time with everything. There's a huge difference in the spirit and the miracles that we were able to see. Hope you guys enjoy being home! Enjoy your summer and continue to look for the hand of God in your lives :)
Grandma Nana:
Thanks, I really like my hair too :) I'm sad that I can't see everyone! But maybe we can have another family get together in two years when I'm back :) I'm so grateful for you and for everyone who has been giving me encouragement on my mission, I feel like everyone's letters come just when I need them :) Take lots of pictures of everyone and send them to me please! Hope everything is going well and that you're all having a great summer!
Mandee:
It sounds like everything is going good. Now you can share my pain of early mornings :) Has anything hilarious, crazy, or frankly unfortunate happened this week? :) haha. Thanks for sending me pictures, you're the only one who does! The ones with Wyatt were so cute!! What are you learning at Les Mis practices? Why on earth are they working you so hard? is there going to be cool stunts and stuff like in Tarzan last year? Are there any puppies yet?!?!?
Addy:
It was so good to hear from you! I loved getting your letter, my companion was making fun of me because your handwriting is so much better than mine :) Everything is great in California, and it does feel good to know that I'm serving the Lord. When did you start doing golf? Do you like it? Have fun in Utah!
Bridger:
It sounds like everything is going good! Thank you for the letter. I haven't seen Mickey yet, but you'll be the first one to know if I do :) It is very fun to be a missionary, I hope you plan on serving a mission one day! Are you still playing football or just golf now? Say hi to everyone in Utah for me!
Boston:
Thanks for the picture, I love it! How have you been doing? Are you still playing the Cello? Are you doing golf too? It sounds like you're going to have lots of fun in Utah, make sure you have extra fun for me, alright? :)
Aliza:
Thank you for the package! It was so great to hear from Addy and Bridger and Boston. When do you guys head up to Utah? It sounds like everything is going good and that you all have been having a good summer :) So what is everyone going to do at the cousin camp? How long are you guys staying in Utah? Have a safe trip!
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