You know, it really is great having a p day on my
birthday. hahah I haven't read through my emails yet but thank you all
for the wonderful emails.(:
So far, 20 is the best age yet(; acutally... this is the
best birthday so far I think that I've had. Mission birthdays are the
best!!!!
This week was CRAZY. But I don't have much to
tell. Dropping off Hermana Orantes was super hard. I just love her
so much:( But her time was done.. I'm sure she is doing great at home. (:
Then I love my two new companions!!! they are so great!! So
cute. It is crazy covering two areas, two wards. It honestly
results in a lot less work for either of the areas, and a lot more time in the
car. But it was a good week! We are just trying to figure
everything out. Hermana Vargas' companion comes May 6th. (:
Hermana Housley is awesome, she is from North
Carolina! And here is a random crazy small world moment.. she grew up in
new Hampshire, and knows the Olsen's!!! Yes Brooke and Natalie, if you are
reading this, she remembers you really well. Actually she remembers all
of you. so funny. Ha such a small world!! But yeah she's super tall and
awesome. I love her already. (:
Hermana Vargas is the best too. She is from El
Salvador. They really love putting me with Salvadorians(: hahaha. but its
fun.
Thursday when we went and taught Sandy and Robert... I was
surprised to have them bring out a cake after and birthday hats! they threw me
a little surprise party!! I had no idea. They did it because they knew
they wouldn't see me today. Ahhh so sweet I love them so much!! I have
never been so grateful. Ha I thought I was gonna cry.
Then yesterday was the BEST DAY EVER. It may as well
have been my birthday. First of all, my trainer sister cefalo was at
church!! I love her so much. And also, we had porque yo creo!! and a
bunch of concord found out about my birthday, so the espinozas were there, and
carlos and carlitos, and Stephanie and her mom.. and more!!! that was the best
present I could have ever received. I love them all sooo much!!
seriously.. I can't even express my happiness to see them. I love
reunions. We freaked out. (: Really though, as I was thinking about
it I was just so grateful for all the people the Lord has let me meet on my
mission. I am so grateful to him for all the relationships he has given me.
(:
Today so far has been great. Don't know what we are
gonna do.. Probably go to Jamba Juice. .(: oh and Costco! haha.
then tonight we have a family home evening with the ward to watch meet the
Mormons. I am excited about that!! so yeah. best birthday
yet.
I would write more but I don't know what to write plus I
just want to read my emails.(: haah so I hope you all have a great week!!
remember, the church is true!!!
I will send lots of pictures. (: bye love you all!
Hermana Stokes
pics:birthday party with sandy and robert
My awesome new companeras - Hermana Vargas and Hermana Housely
My friends from Concord with Hermana Cefalo. She came back and visited us. It was wonderful to have her on my birthday.
The Espinozas are the best!
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