Sister Barrett with our smunch.
Sister Barrett saying, "Would you like a watch? How bout a sundial? Or these antigravity mints?"
The sisters who attended Leadership Training (the training for all the new missionaries since May).
Family!
So good to hear the news from home. I'm glad you all had a good Thanksgiving! This week I'll be having Thanksgiving brunch with my zone, then going to the Korean branch's festivities, then going to our upstairs member's house for Thanksgiving dinner. So woof, I might just explode! I'm excited for the Korean spread--it should be interesting!
This week I got to speak at a baptism for a member of the ward. It was really neat. Her name is Judy and her parents are both really shy, so they asked Sister Barrett and I if we would speak. I talked about the Holy Ghost. And then in Church, our newest member, Gabriel (He was baptized a week before I got to the area. And his brother and mom are still investigating the church.) got ordained to the Aaronic Priesthood. So he can pass the sacrament next Sunday! It was so exciting! His family is absolutely amazing and I love teaching them! And his mom makes the most amazing Brazilian food. They invited us over for Thanksgiving on Wednesday and we're going to help them decorate their Christmas, or as the mom says, "Creeshmas" tree.
I love my companion. She is tops! There's a bit of a problem though--we get easily distracted by talking about nerd fantasy stuff. We need to work on that.
At Ellis Island this week a lady asked if I was Mormon and then wanted to know how missions work. I told her it was only an 18 to 24 month thing and then we get to go back home, go to school, marry, get a job, and such afterwards. She was really surprised at how normal we were. I love clearing that up for people. Yes, members of the Church of Latter-Day Saints are normal! I'm surely glad we are!
Next Sunday the English missionaries are putting on a big Christmas to do and I have to speak at it. I'm kind of freaking out, but it'll be okay. Sister Barrett will be there to wink at me, so that'll help. Oh, what are we doing for Christmas exchange? Ornaments? Or gifties?
Well, I love you guys. Keep warm and safe! Oh, and tell the Biddulphs "Hi" from Elder Deru. He's their cousin.
I love you guys so much!
Best,
sister this one
