Chills

November 13, 2012

I loved seeing the pictures of the crazy snow! I have been a baby the past two days in our 60 degree weather. Haha! I am currently wearing a turtleneck shirt. Yup. I did that.

So today is transfer day. Because yesterday was the Veteran's holiday or something like that, the libraries were closed. But it was okay because then we had more time to do other stuff. Like get birthday presents! Mom and Dad, yours are in the mail. Dave, yours is yet to come. Also, I sent back ALL my pictures (6 discs) and the recorder. Yes, I did it all. Just don't judge me when you look at my bank account. Shipping can get crazy sometimes!

So this week was AWESOME! We had leadership training for three days in McAllen where we just learned EVERYTHING. I feel so lifted after those meetings. All the sisters went and we had a sisters’ meeting after. It was AWESOME. I wish I could explain more about it but it was just great. We talked about the Priesthood and how important sisters are in the role of the Priesthood. We also got a huge pep talk to prepare us for the flood of sisters we are about to get. Our mission will only go up about 10 sisters though because we already have a million missionaries for how small of a mission ours is. Oh, and I had to role play in front of everyone. I had to show how to get a referral from someone using the Book of Mormon in 2 minutes. It was really fun! President just picked a few of us right on the spot so it was funny to just go with it. Oh, AND one of the best surprises EVER! I was washing my hands for lunch on the first day and SIster Bocanegra says Sister Giles, I have a surprise for you. I was like umm, alright. What? Then she said you know how much the S_____ family love you...IMMEDIATELY I knew they were in the gym! So I walked quite rapidly to the gym and saw M____ and not only M____, I____ and A____ were there too! I____ heard we were coming and he got off work! Then I saw Sister B____ too! Basically, I didn't eat much during that lunch because I had to talk to everyone. They are so great! Sister B____ said you know we all volunteered because we knew you were coming. I felt so loved. It was a great opportunity to get my fill of the Mission 1st ward before I see them again in a few months. And we have a fireside next week too before the mission conference that we can go to if we bring recent converts. Hopefully, we can get to go! 

Next week we have our mission conference which will be AWESOME! I can't wait to have everyone together! Last week we had just under half the mission and it was a ton of people. Imagine when we have everyone! AH! SO EXCITING!

So, I have come to realize that I am actually getting old. In the mission, that is. I was talking to a Sister who is going home in December to start school who just came out 2 transfers before me and I was talking to her like she is way older than me and she says, Sister Giles, you are old too. Now I feel old. I can't really accept it. I like to think that I am in the middle of my mission and I will always think of it like that. Middle Middle Middle.

As far as Christmas goes, I have no idea what I want or need for Christmas. I don't really need anything else. I have a lot of stuff and I don't really want to cart more stuff around. :) But if I think of anything, I will let you know. Maybe you should just save your money for all the stuff I'll supposedly "need" when I get home. Who knows what that will be. Moral of the story, I'm just happy as a clam here.

Well, everything here is going well. WE are working hard and praying for MILAGROS in our area. We know that when we work with faith and align our will with God's will, we can see miracles beyond our wildest dreams. :) I love you all!

Kate