8.11.2014

Dear Family,

So, I guess the first thing that might be interesting to mention is the training I went to for leaving. Sister Young and I went on exchanges that day, and that was one of the biggest tender mercies ever! We were both so grateful to have someone to talk to about everything that has been there from the beginning and that understands what you are feeling and be able to talk about all the plans without feeling guilty for talking about home especially since sister buys is just starting out:) They talked about a lot of things, but I guess one of the biggest things I took from it was making plans/goals, and keeping busy:) I'm so excited to see you all and to hear about everything with more detail other than the watered down version of your lives. I'm sure your excited to hear a little more detail from my end as well:)

We had a ward activity on Tuesday and we thought it was just the normal monthly activity, but I guess they had announced in Relief Society(we were teaching Primary that day) that there would be games and food as kind of a farewell for me. They had me come up during the spiritual part of the activity and bear my testimony again and bishop said a few really nice things about me, so it was fun:) They played an activity where someone in the middle of a circle of people had to get a few random objects. I wasn't really playing because I was just on the outside of the circle, but it was super funny when I gave the people in the middle the objects the fastest(Tylenol and a flashlight) haha:)

There's this family that has been in the states from about 8-9 years from Guatemala and when they came here to the states they had to leave their oldest newly born boy there(talk about hard). Anyways the boy(Russell) was finally able to move here to live with their family. We ran into in the hallway at church because primary was a little overwhelming for him(it's all in english) so we stopped to talk to him and introduce ourselves. His mom mentioned that I was leaving soon and he was like "NO!" and ran over and gave me a hug. Ok, generally I don't let the little primary boys hug me, but this one caught me by surprise and it was so cute!

Thank you so much Mom for ordering those BoM's! 

This Sunday I will finally be a part of the oh so famous departing missionary fireside. It's a little scary to think that my time has finally come, but when it comes down to it I'm happy with what I've been able to do. I'm so filled with joy and love for the people I have been able to serve and I go to bed just at peace and acceptance AND I'm super stoked to see you all!:)

I love you all!

Love,

Hermana Ford