Seriously?!?!

Dear Family,

         I get to stay in Dry Creek for another transfer! (I am now officially the Sister who has been in the Dry Creek ward for the longest amount of time...) As you can see from the email you received from my dearest companion Sister Rupp, I have neglected you yet again to write a long letter to President Weston. I realize I need to be better about sorting out my priorities. I really do love you!!!! I promise! But it’s ridiculous how wrapped up in this work I am. I love it! The other missionaries shake their heads at Sister Rupp and I.  They wonder how it was ever possible that the two of us could really have been put together as companions. But we don't fight it. At least we keep them laughing right? I know this church is true. There is no

other message that brings a greater happiness and joy in your life. There are just too many good things in this life to hang your head down for it. Look up! Live it up! And enjoy every moment we get to spend here with so many incredible people around us. We love this work and are soooooooooo excited to continue to see miracles together! I love you all!

Love,

Sister Mitchell

***P.S. You may include Sister Rupp's email on the blog if you would like...

From "Ruppell" (Rupp and Mitchell combined)

Dearest family

         I am writing to you as Ruppell (one heart and mind with one purpose).  I (sister Mitchell) am writing a VERY long president's letter as usual and I (Sister Rupp) am taking over because my (again Sister Rupp) president's letter's are never quite so long leaving me more time to write "The Fam."  To be fair I don't have to report on exchanges so she had good reason...

         Our week was great.  We are excited to inform you that Ruppell will be together another transfer at least (hopefully more).  We are very excited and glad we got to avoid that tearful (yes, there probably would have been more tear stained letters had that happened) transfer call.  Really we are excited to work hard for at least one more transfer!! =)

         I just asked her what she usually writes home about and well...quite frankly I will be disregarding everything she just said to me.  We have had the coolest experience with our investigators.  I'm not sure what she has told you about them, but they are awesome.  Teaching a family is the BEST!!  We had two great lessons with them this week and they came to church together for the first time.  Church couldn't have been better.  The husband has been before and he was grand.  I heard through the grapevine that he shared his conversion story in priesthood so that was cool.  The wife enjoyed church as well.  She said it wasn't what she expected, but she is eager to come next week.  She loved that the people were loving and "approachable."  We are very excited about how great the ward was at welcoming them.  The Dry Creek ward really is the best. 

         I (sister Mitchell) had exchanges twice (yes I had to leave my dear companion sister Rupp in Dry Creek all by her lonesome).  Working with Sister Williams was great.  She is the most patient and loving missionary.  I feel that I have learned a lot from her.

          As you know...Sister Mitchell planned quite the bday surprise for me.  It was honestly the best BDAY anyone could ask for.  She is very clever...and sneaky.  I was quite shocked!!  Really thank you so much!!  I had a wonderful birthday.  Sister Mitchell is an amazing companion.  She gets frustrated with the fact that I try very hard to not let her know that I enjoy being her companion...a little bit.  She wanted me to make sure I let you know that...  Really though, I feel very blessed to be able to serve with her.  I know you already know it, but you have a wonderful daughter.  Thanks!!  And thanks for the birthday surprises.  You guys are the best.  Hope you have a wonderful week!!  We (Ruppell-one heart and mind with one purpose) love you!!

Sisters Ruppell...