Hey family!

Sounds like a crazy fun week for you again. What were the Prices doing in DC? Were they just there for a visit? I can't believe Hadley is going to Oakton! Remember that first week/month/year of your first daughter to go to Oakton? We all know that Hadley's year will be full of joy and no tearing out of bed to get to seminary:) I'm smiling thinking about how awful I was. I'm so sorry!

Weekly miracle! We went over to J's last Sunday but he couldn't make it so we went to a nearby park. We sat down to pray about how we needed to use the time most effectively and we looked up and saw this guy sitting on a bench. I went over and started talking to him. So his name is N and he just moved here from Ghana. He goes, 'I walked past you and saw that you had Jesus Christ on your name tag. I was wondering about that.' Anyhow, we have met with him 3 times this week. He is so incredible. He has been talking about how he wants to go to a church and really FEEL that it is right. He is wonderful and so positive. He has a LOT of trials in his life right now and it is hard to see his situation and be somewhat helpless. He is so positive. It's just like you said mom, sometimes we have to look for the blessings but when it really comes down to it, the fact that we have all our basic needs met is an incredible blessing. On top of that we have the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I've found that a changed perspective allows for increased gratitude. We had zone conference this week and Sister Staheli had us read 'Beware of Pride' by President Benson. It's an incredible talk. I'm sure you have all read it but I think it's worth the reread. Made me realize I have a lot to repent of and a long way to go! There are a lot more faces to pride than just egotism. I'm not suggesting that any of you are proud! The point that I was getting at is that the talk mentions competitiveness as a way we can be proud. The comparison is what makes us want what we don't have or more than the next person.

L and C are both doing well. We had an FHE at the D family home on Monday and they both came! L is Soeur Desirat's friend and they have a daughter C's age. We talked about testimony and it was incredible. Soeur Gifford wrote this hilarious script about the conversion of Alma and the sons of Mosiah. We acted the whole thing out with headdresses and all. It was a lot of fun and so good for both of them to be in a gospel centered home. Mom, Sr Desirat reminds me a lot of you. She dances around in the car just like you and is short and cute:) It felt so good to be with them and have them bear their testimonies.

I still love being a missionary and still love being with Sr Gifford. Have fun in Kirtland and keep reading the scriptures! They keep us steadfast and immovable. I love you!
Soeur powers