Moses and the candy cane. 12/19/2016

Funny story courtesy of Janari (Ivory's daughter): "Once upon a time there was a man named Moses. Moses walked on the water. He was older so he had to use one of those candy canes things as he walked on water. *acts out Moses hobbling along with "candy cane" in hand to help him walk*  Moses woke up one morning and the sun was still sleeping, so he floated up and knocked on the sun to wake Jesus up." 

Ivory: "Do you think God sleeps? How would He see all of His children?"

Janari: "Mom. Why do you think the sky goes dark at night. Because God is sleeping. *dramatic eyeroll that reminded me of Mary*

Janari then offered to pray to open the lesson, which turned out to just be her singing a made up song about Moses and Jesus. We let it slide and made sure to say an actual prayer for closing! 

As some of you have heard from the Grovers, Sister Mitchell is my new companion. She has been out 17 months. I will be sending her home in 6 weeks. For those that have been reading since the beginning of this glorious experience I am having in Mississippi, you may recall her from an email in March regarding exchanges with the Sister Training Leaders. I went with Sister Mitchell for a day. It was a good learning experience. She was also one of the blessed individuals involved in the May 2016 fiasco that almost killed me or got me sent home. I am now companions with her.

I'll let you do the math on that one. 

My goal this transfer is to remain positive and see the positive in every situation. It may be hard at times, and I may fail, but I am praying for The Lord's help in seeing how I can grow and learn from the experience. My bathroom mirror is now full of quotes including "Invictus", "You is kind. You is smart. You is important." "Find the good in every situation." and "illegitumus non carborundum" 

That last one is from Clint. Thank Clint. Still keeping me going! It makes me laugh whenever I read that letter. Thanks again for your support and advice. 

Tonight is planned to be a great night. The Grovers are inviting Travis Freeman (Nonmember) and Audrey Freeman (RC) over for a FHE nativity. And who is cooking the amazing food for this event you ask? Me. That would be me. I am making my famous Jalapeno Popper Chili. Partly because it is delicious and it will be a good dinner. But mostly because I have been craving it and Reo wanted me to cook, so I volunteered to make that. Audrey has arthritis which has caused her fingers to turn outward. This makes it so she can't cook very often. Travis, her husband, has been craving homemade food for a while. Sister Lindberg to the rescue!!

It is going to be great! 

In other news...

This coming Sunday is CHRISTMAS!!!! You know what that means?!?!?! I get to talk to my A1 Day 1's !!!!! So excited!! It will probably be around 5 or 6 my time. Be ready! 

If you could all prepare a 1 minute speech about how amazing I am. Ash if could you do some slam poetry or something. Mom, you write a song. Dad if you could prepare a speech about how I am your favorite daughter. Ry, please illustrate for us all how I am your favorite sister. Em if you could write something really cute about how I am your inspiration. Aubs, please prepare a short, but detailed, talk about how I am your favorite person ever. And Mary, if you could please prepare with Portia to show your love for me through whatever means you see fit. 

Thanks.