I never did get Kenna's email. But I'm glad that she emailed. I hope that she's doing OK and I miss her so much. She's basically awesome. But that's great that she gets to go to London! Yes, I am SUPER JEALOUS that she gets to go! Ooh a little envious, but that's OK. I hope that she totally loves it. When does she leave again?
Oh I hope that Savannah does well today! It is a bummer to end your high school experience with a poor sporting year. Trust me, I know how she feels! But I hope that she did what she could to make it the best experience possible for her this year. Did she get my letter? I felt so bad for her last week so I hope that she got it.
How are all of the kids doing with school? It's amazing to me how old and big they're all getting. I was looking at our family picture that we took last year and it amazes me that that was already almost a year ago! It doesn't seem like it's been that long! I'm honestly a little scared about coming home and seeing how much everyone has changed by the time I get home. Especially the 3 little ones because they grow and change so quickly!
We got to bike in the dark and in the pouring rain this week. As we were going along, I couldn't help but smile. In that situation, I knew that there wasn't anything I could do except have a good attitude. If I stopped or complained, how much would that help me? It wouldn't. So, instead, I started singing Called to Serve while we were biking. I'm sure that my companion thought I was crazy but what else could we do?! I was smiling because I noticed that right then, I was living in a missionary moment. No one else would be as crazy as us to bike in the rain when it's dark in a skirt!
Mom, did you get to go to the Relief Society broadcast? I thought it was so good! I especially loved Sister Reeves' talk and of course President Monson's talk. I thought that they were so good and I felt the Spirit so strongly. I think that my favorite quote was the one by Thomas S. Monson; "God's love is there, even if you don't deserve it." I loved that so much because I knew that God loves us no matter what. To Him, we always deserve it. However, it is us who feel like we don't deserve His love. But that quote told me that even though I may not always feel like I deserve His love, it's always there nonetheless.
God works in the most mysterious ways. We are His children and He loves us so much more than we can ever imagine. I had the privilege to watch a 9-year-old girl bear her testimony yesterday and basically all that she said was that she gave a Book of Mormon to her friend last week at school and that missionary work is easy. Out of all the testimonies that were given, this one touched me the most. That little girl knew that her Savior was on her side and because of that knowledge, she was fearless. She knew that He would bless her if she shared the gospel to all she knew. With the Savior on our side, missionary work is easy!
Anyways, I'm basically all out of time. But I love all of you, and thank you for being awesome. Today's my 8 month mark, and I can't believe that the time is flying by so quickly. I love you and I miss each and every one of you. Thank you for your strength and your testimonies. They are a blessing. Love and miss you!
With love,
Sister Ward
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