How are our missionaries, as Sariah always calls you two.? I'm going to write to both of you at the same time and see how that goes. We a loved both of your last letters. I slept out on the tramp with the kids and we read them together, right before we went to sleep. That was a fun thing.
We don't have a lot to write about but it has been an eventful week here at home. Sydney & Sariah got their tonsils out on Thursday and then Sariah got baptized on Saturday. She was very happy, in spite of the pain she was in. We didn't have a huge crowd here for our brunch but it was still fun. It was the perfect day!
We are so blessed. Samantha Cox, the daughter of our Bishop came home this week from her mission. They were the other family in the ward that had two missionaries out at the same time like us. Her mom, Jen Cox, whom I admire very much, gave some remarks in fast and testimony meeting today. She talked about the blessings that she had always heard about when families have missionaries serving. She put things into perspective for me. She, like me, had a hard time saying "goodbye" to her son and daughter but the blessings did come. Not the kind that she had thought would come, but her eyes were opened to be able to recognize the other ways in which their family has been blessed at home. I too, am seeing small, but "big" ways in which our family has been blessed by having two wonderful missionaries serving. I could start to list them but I won't here. The biggest though, is that our family, albeit feels a little smaller on this end, seems to have become closer with you away. Not because you are away, but because of what you're engaged in. Your letters are AMAZING! You are such wonderful examples, not only to your family, but extended family AND friends. You both are talked about so much at home and at church! I'm amazed how much a part of our lives you are here in Utah! Your sacrifice and hard work will never go unnoticed. We love you sooo much! Keep your spirits high, for we are all praying, praising, and cheering for both of "OUR missionaries!"
Love,
Mom
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