AshLee's Letter:
Thanksgiving was actually really fun. We got together with a few other zones in the chapel next to the temple and we had a little lesson about the importance of giving thanks and then we ate. We had the works, turkey, mashed potatoes, salad, rolls, and of course pumpkin pie! It was so nice to have real food for once, loved it! After we ate we played family fued as zones and of course we were all super competetive, but it was a lot of fun. And then after that it was back to work, but the majority of my day was spent with President and his wife and the othe missionaries which was fun because I got to see people from the MTC and my old companions. Looks like and sounds like you guys a had a great Thanksgiving. Oh please buy those because yes I would love to see them when I get home, and Monsters Inc. 2 because I havent seen that yet either. So bascially I have lots of pictures to send you, but them computer Im at right now doesnt have an adaptor thing to send pictures so I will have to send them to you next week sorry. Also I dont have a lot of time this week because were actually going to the beach today to play soccer. ha I did however take a pic with the Springville boys that are here, so Im excited to send you that. Elder Boyer says hi by the way. Well my area is actually one of the toughest sister areas, of course I would get that area, so Im not going to lie its been tough trying to find new people and find people that are progressing. We have a couple of investigators that are doing great..they just need to go to church! I just dont understand how hard it is to give up at least one hour every sunday in the morning...gah! Oh well, appreatnly I need to learn patience and love. I do appreaciate that you guys are praying for them though. We have transfers on the 11th so well see what happens with that, but Im hoping that I stay with my compnion and finish her triaing because if I do that then in January I will finally leave my area. There are people here in my area who I love and who I dont want to leave, but Im ready to leave my area and met new people because well Ive been here for 5 months...I think its time to leave. Funny enough Hna and President HIntze came to our area on Wednesday to do a family night with the ward and our investigators and we got talking and Hna Hintze asked me how long Ive had in this area and I told her 5 months and that I like it but Im ready for a change. Like hint hint, please switch me areas. ha And then my lovely comp goes, Hna Ontiveros is great, she works really hard in this area and shes a great trainer! I gave her the death glare, I was like lady! haha She doesnt want to be stuck here either. ha But oh well, for who knows what reason, we are here for someone. I believe shes getting better at the whole not being homesick thing but who knows. Oh Im am so greatful that I will be home next year for the holiday season, I love being able to say, by this time next year I will be in my house! I love the mission, but I definitely miss you guys. Um. I didnt knowshe was in the field because for native speakers the MTC is only two weeks. Yeah well I know how they feel becvause thats how I was when I was in school too especially because right now in college people are preparing for finals and thats like the worst time of the year. All I wanted to do was nothing and enjoy Christmas but I had to study. ha Please send me pictures, I like looking at what you guys do. It does make me miss home, but I mean thats normal, its not like I can really help that especially this time of year. Well I hope that you guys have a great week, good luck with your kidders. Thanks for all of the support and love youve given me. Love you tons!
Love,
Ash