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Monday, September 19, 2011
Family!
Things are looking up here. People are still struggling after the storm, but it's getting better. We still haven't had a regular church meeting, but it's nice to be able to do service with the ward. It's starting to get chilly here! In one day it changed from hot and humid, to cold, but still sunny.
Thank you so much for the package! The office missionary couple handed it over, saying it was by far the best decorated package, and so it was! Thanks Libby for the Star Trek stationary. I nearly had a heart attack, and my companion is still trying to figure out why. Winnie is so becoming in a cone, and I loved all the other pictures! It's nice to give people a visual of my super awesome family.
I went to Ellis Island again, and I still acted like a tourist upon seeing the Manhattan skyline. I don't think I'll ever get less enthused no matter how many times I see "the City!" And we always see Mormons visiting there and they always stop to chat, so that's fun.
Sister Cope is still recovering from the aftermath of bronchitis. She doesn't have it any more, but she still needs a lot of rest. So I've been doing a lot of studying. The Book of Mormon is such an interesting read. And so much of it applies today--it's amazing! I've also been reading "Our Search for Happiness" by M. Russell Ballard, and that's a great book. We didn't teach a lot this week, unfortunately. And David cancelled our lesson because he lost his job, and then found a new one the day we were going to teach him. But we stopped by later in the week, and gave them coconut cookies. He's allergic, but Kristen liked them, so that's good. Today we are still planning on teaching them about the Priesthood. I'm so excited, and a member is coming to the appointment, so that's great. If any of the missionaries need members to accompany them for lessons, I'd try it out. It really makes a difference having another testimony there, and when the missionaries are gone, the members are their support system. So, family, don't be afraid to sign up! I just love you guys.
Stay safe. I love you!
Best,
Sister Mistipher
