30 October 2012 ~Tuesday 9:00 am

FAMILY!

Dad sent me a package! My U of U hoodie (seriously the best thing EVER!) and my winter coat! Oh halleluiah! Dad you nailed it spot on! Thank you!

Grandfolks sent me the best package!!! Everything in it was just for me. I could feel the love! A cute Halloween card, gummy snacks, Oreos, dried fruit, scarf, hat, and deodorant. I'm so amazed at their attention to detail. Please tell them one million thanks. I think of them daily. Their picture is above my bed and I think of them and how much I love them often. (I need a Jackson photo please) Thank them for supporting a missionary and tell them they will be blessed in the heavens. Also tell them to be baptized. Can you do that for me? haha Ask them to call the missionaries in their area and get to know them. That would be awesome!

I'm happy my testimony can be felt through words! how awesome!!!

I feel the prayers! I really, really, really do! Spanish is coming along! I've been praying to be led by the spirit during personal and language study. So guess what: yesterday I was studying/ preparing for our lesson and I just randomly wrote down the vocab word: llegar a ser: to become. And during our lesson both of my companions needed that word! I had it! I was able to supply it and increase the lesson. But really it increased my testimony: with the Lord nothing is impossible. With faith, and action, you can do anything. I know that as I continue to study with the Lord's help, I can preach this gospel in Spanish.

Dad you rock about the wall painting! Way to go! Dad, you'd probably like ch 3 of Heleman because a lot of it talks about cement. I'd never realized they had cement around 49BC but apparently they do. How do you think they made it? Keep me posted!

I watched a video in RS about when the Savior was on the Earth after resurrection and he was walking amongst the people sharing his love and blessing others. An elderly women with crippled hands came unto Christ. Christ looked in her eyes and held her hands. When we next see her hands, they're healed. It reminded me of my beautiful Grandma Carol. It strengthened my testimony. I know that when we are resurrected, our bodies will become perfect. Our sicknesses, illness, worries, etc. will disappear. I know Grandma's hands will be healed. I know my Savior loves and knows ME! I love this gospel. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

"There is beauty all around BECAUSE there's love at home." Today(yesterday...no Sunday.) on my temple walk, I felt God's beauty. The sun is magnificent! The air is crisp. The grass is green, and then I realized, it's when you notice the beauty all around that there is love at home. Does this make sense? Basically I felt beauty and knew it was because ya'll at home love each other. I love you.

Please read Heleman 5. When I read about Nephi and Lehi, I think of Ryley and Connor. What rockstars! And Bray...sorry. Maybe you can be Heleman! (Their gpa) haha

PLEASE THANK JULIE!!! I love my camera!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just for Connor: 15. "y viva mi padre en una tienda." -1 Nefi 2:15

I see Lindsay all over. She lives in the same bldg and floor as me so I always see her bright and early drying her hair, etc. and I always try and head over to say goodnight and hug her. IT's such a tender mercy to have a piece of home so close. Tell her momma she loves her. We hug each other in lieu of our mommas.

I'm outside (a few days ago) literally just soaking up the sun. we don't get to be outside much so I'll take what I can get.

Earlier we had a district mtg. with pres Bradford (Sunday) we all placed bets on how many times he would say the word, "what!?" just another way my district makes me laugh. They are absolutely hilarious! They keep me sane!

It's been a really good week with my companions. we're working on working as a team! Thank you for your prayers. I know they are being heard!

I can't wait to see my blog eventually! that'll be cool!

Tell Kath congrats on her new calling! How exciting! Remind her: whom the Lord calls he qualifies. She'll be perfect!

Mom I'm happy you got to go scrapbooking! It makes me happy to hear your excitement through your words. Man I miss my mom! You rock!

I miss my family! You know what would be awesome? If all of you go around with a camera and take a photo of something that made you smile this week. I'll try and do the same thing.
1. "We are now the Lord's missionaries..."
2. "The Army of Workman..."
The first one is how the MTC changes lyrics and it chokes me up every time. Thank you for your sacrifices! I HAVE been taught in my youth and at your feet. The second one is from Elder Moore in my district. He sang that in the last verse and I liked it! We are an army, workman family! I've got your back Forrest and you've got mine!!

I LOVE YOU!

I know this church is true. I know this is the gospel of Jesus Christ. I know the Book of Mormon is true. I know it with all of my heart. I know that if any person reads the BOM they will assuredly grow closer to God. I know that it is the most correct book on this Earth. I know that families can be together forever. I know that the Lord is ever mindful of all of our needs and He answers them when He says. I know that missionary work is the most magnificent force in the universe. I was asked the question yesterday, "are you a missionary?" by some people walking by and I proudly responded, "yes!" What an amazing opportunity to wear the name: JesuCristo proudly and act in his name. I can't wait for my brothers and parents to walk the hallowed ground at the MTC someday. What a blessing it is! I love this gospel.
I love each of you.
Stay happy.
Stay cheerful.
Stay Golden!!!
Photos, letters, and kisses my way!
I LOVE YOU!

-Hermana Workman
ps I'm so grateful for my bed. I don't even mind the top bunk! I'm always so tired, it feels amazing! :)
haha Con I ate the chicken nuggets again yesterday. They rocked :)