The Inevitable.

Dear Family,

         Well. I was right!  Adamson is getting transferred to Feather River. NOOOOOOOO!!!!! We were lucky and found out about it early. (Saturday Night) That gave us time to say goodbye to everyone and cry our eyeballs out. The past two days have not been the happiest. At every house I think..."Okay, I'm done crying now." But at every house there are so many sweet people--like this less active Sister that started coming back to church since we've been here.  She has a  sweet-awesome daughter and a brand new baby boy.   She told us that they will never forget us and then continued on to explain the way we have blessed their lives more than any other missionaries. It’s always good to hear nice things. But it’s different when it has that kind of sincerity behind it. There are SO many people here that LOVE Sister Adamson with all their hearts. In my letter to President Weston this week I informed him that there might have been a slight mistake with transfers. He didn't quite go for it, but I tried. 

As we were driving around saying goodbye to everyone...

We saw a rainbow. 

Rainbows mean everything is going to be okay right?

 I'm sure going to miss this girl!!!!!

          Speaking of mistakes. Saturday night we got a call from one of Assistants to the President.  A call from the AP's can mean only one thing. Someone’s training. When Sister Adamson handed the phone over to me I just about had a heart attack. (It didn't help that she was jumping up and down and pointing and laughing at me) I thought it had to be a joke for sure! I mean, as of today, I AM STILL A GREENIE. (You’re a greenie for 2 transfers)  It probably wasn't very professional of me to say, "Seriously!?!? Are you sure?!?!?! Is this a JOKE!?!?!" But family. It’s no joke. I'm training this next transfer. Gahhhhhh! I'm leaving my trainer and now becoming one. I pick her up tomorrow from the office. I am SO incredibly nervous!

Kathy (Alicia's twin) and Sister Adamson!    

          Well I don't have much time today but I wanted to tell you all how thankful I am for you. I am grateful to have been born into this family.  I was touched to hear about Wil's funeral. I am glad Dad had an opportunity to speak. I know how much you love Judy and Wil and the influence they have been in your life. They have been a great influence in my life as well. I just LOVE our family. They have had such a tremendous effect on my outlook on life. They remind me of the things that are most important. They teach me the importance of laughter. (And lots of it)  I wish more than anything that I could have been there. The Mitchell’s know how to love each other, that’s for sure! Dad, thank you for being such a great example of that. Thank you for calling your Sisters when you’re driving in the car or hiking the Grand Canyon with your brother. It is such a good example to me of the way that we should look out for and love one another. Mom, thank you for teaching me that our family is not just those that we are related to by blood. I have learned that lesson ten fold since being on my mission. You have such an ability to reach outside yourself and include people in our lives. Anyone and everyone that crosses your path are welcomed into your home and I love it! Alicia, you’re just the coolest sister in the world and you know it. Keep it real and don't kiss any boys while I'm gone. Not allowed! Haha. Know that I love you sis. I hope you all have a FABULOUS thanksgiving and remember how thankful I am to have you in my life. I LOVE YOU! Wo ai ni!

Love,

Sista Mitchell

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