Hola Familia y Amigos!

How are you all? HOW's the weather in AZ? Because it is pretty awesome here. IT is getting colder and the wind has been picking up, so the leaves fall like rain. It is beautiful. So ya, don't be too jealous. I do miss the sun. : )

First off, I heard about Jere's passing away. I hope that Martha and Zach and their families are doing well. That is hard to even imagine because seeing Jere and Martha outside watering their flowers was a daily event that I definitely looked forward to seeing. I love them very much and I know that Jere is safe in God's hands.

Also, I heard about the new puppies this week. Congratulations. I hope the plays are going well and the casts and crews are staying sane...like that is even possible. Shout out to my nieces and Nephew!! I sent you letters today so be looking for those!

I read through my journal while think about what to write and I came across this Sci-Fi dream that I had the other night. Briefly, it was a combination of Hunger Games, an advanced Alien race, and the mission rule of not being able to hug boys. So in case you were curious, I still have my crazy dreams. And in this one I saw a sister get tazed  when she hugged a boy. Just now, they are mixing with missionary life..so that is fun. This last week my Sisters (Remond, Stockton, Stroud) and I were able to sing a musical number in the large meeting for RElief Society (the meeting for the Sisters). It was really cool because they have actual auditions and we auditioned THursday and sang Sunday. Faster than we had anticipated but the number was beautiful. Also, we got to hear from Sister LInda Burton (Relief SOcitey PResidentfor the church) and she was very down to earth and insightful. Many of her words answered questions that I had in my heart. I think it is amazing how many, if not most times, we receive answers through other people without them even knowing it. Coincidence? The more and more I see it, the more I am unsure that chance would be in my favor that many times. I think that there is a lot more to it. A lot more to do with God. Thank you for your letters and prayers, I hope you all know that I love you and I am willing to do anything for you. PLease let me know! I also heard that Marissa is getting her mission papers in. I'm so happy for her. THis truly is an amazing experience and more than anything I am learning how to turn outside of myself and serving others. Till next time!

HErmana CLement