Thursday, March 28

It's a Thursday and the sun is finally shining after days of blizzards and cold winds. But it's supposed to get cold again and stay dead freezing until end of April. I've been told I need to go see a doctor about being so cold and tired all the time. Some of the members think I might have an under active thyroid. I agreed to talk to a doctor. The members say it's just not normal to be wearing leggings, nylons, fleece and polyester tights, 3 pairs of socks, and boots and still come home at night with purple and red feet. So we'll see if I need to be tested for something.

I'm still in Oldham. New companion. Her name is Sister Leslie. I'm follow-up training her. She's been out 6 weeks so we'll complete the rest of her 12 weeks training (even though this transfer is only 5 weeks). President told me she is a really good missionary and I am her companion right now to prepare her to be a trainer in Oldham next transfer and then I will white-wash train next transfer. That's what he says... things often change. So we'll see. Sister Leslie is a really good missionary though! We've only been together less than 24 hours and I am just so utterly impressed. We talked last night of anything we feel individually we would like to see improve in ourselves this transfer and then during study this morning we set goals and expectations for this transfer as a companionship. We are going to see wonderful miracles! She is from St. George Utah, just turned 21 this month, and is studying nursing back home.

Sister Ballantyne went down to Wales (not Gaerwen area) and she is training there.

President Preston and I had a good long conversation yesterday. I just talked about some of my fears and struggles. It was good to talk to him. I told him I know perfectly well that I over analyze things. He agreed. He is proud of who I am becoming and just always tells me that I have so much that I am contributing to this mission.

I've apparently become the "mafia boss" of the sisters. Don't worry, it's supposed to be a good thing. I know most of everything that goes on with the sisters. The good, the bad, everything. Many of the sisters have permission to call me if they need to talk or if they're struggling or anything. I've had so many sisters call me in tears and saying, "I want to go home." I have come to realize that all the things I have gone through have made me that much stronger and I can honestly help these sisters get through many of the things they face because I've been there! Sister Ballantyne dubbed me the Mafia Boss.

We have a fast, find, and feast this Saturday. We will fast on Friday, Devote ourselves to finding on Saturday, and then have a feast sometime to complete the circle. If you could pray that we find new investigators it would be greatly appreciated! We want these wonderful miracles to happen, but we definitely need Heavenly Father's help!

So, that's mostly what's been happening in my life. It's still cold and damp, but everyone keeps saying spring is coming soon...

Mom and Dad, Hope you're having a blast in Belize, enjoying warm weather. Hailey, Liam is a fat little chunk ain't he? Aunt Judy sent some pictures. He looks like he is almost as big as Kimber! Maybe it's just the angles.

Anyway, I hope this letter finds you happy and well!

I love you lots!