Letters to my Children

Hey there! It was so good to talk to you today! I’m sorry it was a bit crazy with all of us in the car and me constantly interrupting to yell at the kids! Unfortunately there’s always a bit of chaos happening! Of course Tate and Jett were soaked and sandy by the time we left the beach! It’s fun to hear about your new area, and I’m so glad you are enjoying your companions. It’s awesome there are so many people to talk to, and I’m glad you have some more opportunities speak in Chinese. I’m so glad to see you in good spirits and working hard. ❤️ I hope you killed in in basketball today! This was a pretty boring week at home mostly filled with the normal amount of piano lessons, baseball games, dentist appointments and laundry.   The weather turned really warm, and we had workers at the house every day working on our yard project. I went out rake and weed and trim bushes in the sun—and it was absolutely life-giving after a long winter. My tulips are starting to come up! I listened to t...

Hello my dear! Happy P-day! I always look forward to talking to you and getting an update. It was great to talk to you and hear about your transfer to Singapore. I know you will grow to love this area just as you loved Sibu and Puching. And there will be blessings related to serving in an area with a strong ward. I hope you enjoy serving with your new companions. I imagine having 3 of you will be challenging at times, but also pretty fun. And of course, everything is temporary! I look forward to learning about your new area. What are the people like? How is the community similar/different to Malaysia and the US? How is the church culture similar or different there? What is frustrating, what is awesome? I miss you every day. But I am so proud of you, and I’m so grateful you have this opportunity. Serving a mission will bless your life in ways you may never fully understand.  We had a good week here. This is what we've been up to: This was a fun week for Jett. He had dress rehearsals...

Hello my dear! How has your week been? Any new updates? I admit I’ve been worrying, and googling to find news, and hoping that things will improve for you. You seemed so upbeat when we talked last week, and I want you to know how proud I am of you. You are making the best of a difficult situation and serving with faith. I hope you are enjoying getting to know your new companion and seeing some progress with the people you are teaching. I talked to Kristen Monteirth this week. Cody’s mission has been difficult in completely different ways. She said he saw someone get killed once. Another time he got shot at but I think the gun misfired? He’s serving out in the middle of nowhere and baptizing people in a muddy river where people bathe. Anyway. It made me feel better that you are at least serving in a safe and clean location. Just stay away from the police! Kristen says Cody and Brandon plan to room together at BYU. That would be fun to meet up with them after your mission! Things are goo...