Hello My Loves

 Dear Family,

This week was amazing! If you didn't know it yet.... Life is good! The weather is still quite delicious and I'm having the time of my life. This week we picked up a new investigator! She is a former investigator and she has a 6 year old boy who is crazy hilarious. He likes to challenge me with math problems every time we come over. He’s keeping my skills sharp. We helped her with her garage sale and got to talking with her. She is having a really rough time. As we talked with her, it became apparent that she was not happy. She is struggling in her marriage and having some financial problems. Seeing as her marriage is struggling, you wouldn't logically think that it would be an appropriate time to talk about eternal families. But as we met with her, I felt strongly that this was what she needed to hear. As we talked about families and how we have the ability to be together for time (this life) and all eternity, (life after this), she began to cry. She told us that she always thought that marriage was "forever." Just earlier that day she had been wondering about that same question. We had an amazing talk with her and were able to promise her the blessings and comfort that can come as you study the gospel. So that is exactly what we are going to do! I'm excited to start meeting and learning with her!!!!

          I got all the letters from the ward and I can't even tell you how amazing it was to hear from everyone. It’s amazing to see how many people in our ward are converts to the church. I have thought about this a lot being a daughter of two converts. There is an excellent CD out called "The Work: A National Tribute to Missionaries." There is a song on there that I think is called, "I was born." I can't remember the lyrics exactly but somewhere at the end it says... "I was born of humble converts, now I'm here to pay it forward." I was moved by that part. I feel that is exactly what I am here to do. I am grateful for those missionaries who knocked on your door Dad. I am grateful for your sweet friends in High School who were such loving and kind examples to you Mom. I am grateful for a Heavenly Father who threw me so directly into the path of his gospel. He knows I'm stubborn. He knows that there would have been no other way. I am forever grateful to those brave missionaries for opening their mouth. Their simple actions, have blessed my life in ways they could never imagine.

         This is our last and final week of the transfer. Next week I'll know who’s staying and who’s going! Today has been an AMAZING preparation day. This morning we woke up early and went over to Bro. Clements house. He has an awesome workshop and let us make our own wooden pens! Dude. This family is soooooooo awesome! I love the Clements! He is building his wife a spinning wheel because she wants to take up pottery. They always go abalone diving, spearfish hunting, hiking, paintballing, they make jewelry out of tusks.... You name it... they do it! (And I'm moving in with them after the mission...Haha) So that was a blast to hang with them and then we went over to the Cook's house. (Love them too!) The Cooks are the ones that go biking all the time. They know all the good trails and I drool looking at the places they've been. Sister Cook taught us how to make French Bread. Mmmmm. I'm telling you right now it’s the best thing you've ever had so be prepared. When I come home I am going to be a PRO-baker! The ward members keep inviting us over left and right. I think they all want to be sure to see Sister Adamson before she leaves. (IF she leaves...Cross your fingers.....Haha) Seriously guys. I'm going to need lots of letters if she leaves. I LOVE THIS GIRL! She is the all-time best trainer, best missionary, best friend. How can a person get so lucky?!?!?

          This week was a busy one. We had Zone Conference this week so all of the missionaries that were going home bore their testimonies. It was a really cool experience but also scary. It’s amazing how fast the time flies. I can't believe I have been out for 3 whole months! CRAZINESS! It was just a reminder to me to work as hard as I possibly can and to never stop progressing. I want to get to the end of this 18 months and be the tiredest, happiest person you've ever seen! Haha. Easier said than done. There are times when I feel SO TIRED! During those times... it’s hard to remember how important every minute is. But when I think of the people we meet with, and the way that they have suffered in their life. I don't think I could ever slow down. There are too many out there that are looking. Right? 

      Random Side Note: In the library right now... Someone’s phone keeps going off and it’s the "Kim possible" alert! Haha. Brings back memories.

         To everyone: Sorry I've been so bad at writing everyone back. I am about 25 letters behind still.  I will try to do better.

          I also always forget to bring my camera so forgive me! Haha. Haha. And hey! I heard something about an NBA blockout? What’s the sitch? It’s weird (and sometimes good) but still weird to not know what’s going on in the world! I love you all and hope that your healthy and happy. As Christmas time approaches I am starting to miss you guys a bit. You’re in my prayers and I love you lots!

Love,

Sista Mitchell!