Mission Newsletter #49

So this week has been kind of dull. We haven't seen many crazy miracles right now. We've just both been sick. Sister Millard with Bronchitis and me with a sinus infection. We had such faith that we'd get over it last week, but sadly didn't. haha. We were on strict orders from the doctor, ward members, and the mission nurse to rest. Rest?! That's like crazy talk for a missionary! We sat in our apartment, looking out the window, watching the elect walk by! After a few hours of nervous twitches and longing to get out, we decided to sneak out. We are such rebels. (evil snickers) and let me tell you with was no easy task! Everyone and their dog was checking on us! But, somehow, we were able to do it!  With much medication, finally, these illnesses are getting kicked to the curb!

Went back to Sandra's to say thank you and when we came, she was preparing Chitlins! For those of you who don't know (which I didn't until I got to the south), that's pig intestine. Yuck! I haven't had to eat it yet and praise the heavens for that! Welcome to Alabama! :)

As far as updates, there aren't much. We are still teaching Ryan though! He is really awesome! He has such a hunger to learn and grow! He set goals to receive an answer and to be baptized! He is really cool to meet up with! We were teaching him the plan of Salvation this week and he related the path we have to make our way home to heaven to the Iron Rod, which he read in his Book of Mormon reading (1 Nephi 8) How cool is that? He perfectly applied the scriptures to our lesson!

With Thanksgiving coming up, I wanted to say some thank you's. :) (In no particular order)
I am thankful for:
1. Shoes
2. Health
3. Toilet Paper
4. Tissues
5. Food
6. Money
7. Support
8. Friendships
9. HOLIDAYS!
10. Family! Parents, siblings, grandparents, cousins, etc.
11. Letters
12. My Charleston Peeps
13. Cars
14. Coats
15. Small Dogs
16. Sunny days
17. Trees (especially in the fall)
18. The Church Families
19. The Gospel
20. Our Savior
21. Music
22. Cooking
23. Our Brains to keep learning with
24. Games
25. Books
26. The Scriptures
27. The mission
28. Miracles
29. Prophets
30. Flowers
31. Windows down
32. Sleep
33. Cute Clothes
34. Water
35. Technology (Hallelujah for that one!)
36. Bug Spray
37. Cleaning wipes
38. Tights (to keep warm with)
39. My voice
40. Air
41. Medications
42. Bags/ Backpacks
43. Make up
44. Junk food
45. Time
46. Warm showers
47. Good smelling stuff
48. Beds & Pillows
49. Jewelry
50. Colors!!! That make this world a beautiful place.

Let us all remember to be grateful, especially during this time of year. "And he who receiveth all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious; and the things of this earth shall be added unto him, even an hundred fold, yea, more." Doctrine & Covenants 78:19 What a great promise!?! If we just take a moment to say thank you, God will bless us even more. I encourage all of y'all to take a moment on this Thanksgiving and remember all the simple pleasures God has blessed you with throughout your life.

I love you all! Take care and Happy Thanksgiving!
Love,
Sister Salmond