Thanksgiving
was great up here. We went to play soccer with an annual group and the
grass was crunchy-frozen walking onto the field, it was SO cold. We got
hot chocolate from Starbucks afterwards. Then we made cookies which is
always fun, and went to the church where several families got together
to have dinner and play games. It was super yummy, and we rocked Bingo
afterwards. Then we went to the Uhl's and hung out the rest of the
night. I got to jam on the piano while Patrick jammed guitar and Madi
sang. I really miss being able to do that, it was super fun and I
could've played all night. It was a good day!
We went on a
couple more exchanges this week which are always fun. I got to spend a
day with Sis Thurber, a past companion which was SO fun and just what I
needed that day.
We got a few referrals this week which was
AWESOME. We've been trying really hard to find people to teach and this
week a member told us that one of his patients, Jim, wanted a Book of
Mormon, so we brought it to him in a rehab center and he wants to learn
more! We'll be calling him tomorrow. :) We also left a Book of Mormon
with a super sweet lady Julie that we helped move her table for
Thanksgiving and she called us a couple days later to come have pumpkin
pie with her. Small and simple things are happening, and that means
great things are in the works.
I heard a quote this week that I loved:
"Just because you're struggling doesn't mean you're failing"
I
love that. It's not about falling, because we can get back up again and
that is the most important part. Christ is the reason we can get back
up and keep moving forward.
In this (my most favorite)
time of the year, I hope that we all remember that the most important
thing is coming closer to and remembering Jesus Christ. It's through Him
that I have found real and lasting happiness and hope for the future. I
know He lives and that because He lives we will also live again and
that we can find and feel peace and joy again in our lives, despite the
hard times that will definitely come.
Love you all so much!!
Sister Wilson
Grandma Vail used to feed raccoons (at one point had like 15-20 that
would come every day) and every once in a while they come around and
hang around at her door. They will just sit there and stare at you so we
go up and play with them sometimes. There's a group of 5 that have come
around almost every day this week. fearless little guys.
On exchanges in Silverdale there was some amazing views! Suuper windy day made for big waves!
The Uhl's are the best and bought me my own big bag of pretzel rolls <3 may be addicted...
Raking Grandma's leaves after the huge wind storm
Making chocolate chip cookies on Thanksgiving!
got to go on exchange with Sis Thurber!! <3
Thanksgiving fun and exchanges!
Hot chocolate!
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