June 13, 2011 Letter

Dear Most Wonderful, Beautiful, and Most Amazing Mother in the Whole Wide World!!!

Hi. Yes, I think Waco has become my home away from home. Luckily, I love the people here and they are all so good to me. They really take care of me. It's nice to have good people. It makes it a little easier to be away from home. I am excited to be here another transfer as well. We are going to see so many amazing things happen. This last week was a little sad. I had to say goodbye to my bestie, Sister Quiroz. I was really sad to have her go. I realized how much fun it is to have a friend. It was so fun. She is the funniest person ever. When we would talk about brothers and sisters she would make a pretend sad face (she’s an only kid). I always told her she could be my sister. And she became my sister. So it was kinda sad for me to see her go. She taught me so many wonderful things too. She had a solid testimony. She helped me see things from an investigator's view point. Of how we as missionaries can help them in ways that I never thought of. But Sister Crossan is great. She does a little better with just the two of us. She kinda struggled when we were in a trio. She was a little bit crazy..............but she seems to be better now.

I hope that Grandpa Ralph is ok. Keep me posted on how he is doing and I will make sure that he is in my prayers.

Well this week we went and helped at a funeral. A member of our ward is a principal at a high school here and one of her students died. It was really awful. He died the day before he graduated. But we were able to help and Sister Reiher said that it did a lot of good. We were glad we were able to help.

We met and taught a lot of great people this week. We are really excited about the people that we are teaching. I am so excited. I think I am finally going to see my first baptism this transfer. It is going to be an exciting day! Did you know that yesterday was my 5 month mark? I was really impressed I made it! I feel like you just barley dropped me off. It has all gone crazy fast. I am also blown away that it is June! That is crazy! It has been hot here since March, so I feel like it should still be March or something! Wow heat......it is something unreal! We are in the high 90s everyday. We have already had 5 days in the 100s this June, and no rain. It has been crazy. But on the bright side, I am getting tan and my hair is slowly changing from dark brown to not so dark brown....

Troy and Sarah are doing so good. With all the crazy things that they have been through because of our crazy members and their crazy friends, I am amazed that they are still interested. But they really want to know the truth! It makes me so happy! They are so great. They are really trying. It is amazing! James is so excited to get baptized. When we asked him to live the Word of Wisdom, he said Tobacco is his problem, but that you have to give something up to get something better. Pretty awesome!

I am sad about Keith. He wants signs. He said if he gets this job, that he will try twice as hard to get his answer and that he will come to church every week because it means that God wants him to. He just doesn’t understand faith. It made me think of Korihor and Alma. I mean he isn't as bad as Korihor, but kinda the same concept. It is really sad. I was reading Jacob 5 today and it talks about how the Lord of the Vineyard wept and said, "What could I have done more?" Sometimes I feel that way about my investigators. I want them to succeed so much and to find this happiness but they just wont do it. And I feel like what more can I do? What could I do more for them? It is hard to see people be that way. But there is nothing I can do excpet teach them and help them feel the spirit and understand. I can't force them to believe and to make the right choices. I wish I could! But I can't, dangit...

Well Mom, I am glad that everything is going well back home. It makes me happy that everyone is so good. It helps me. I love you more than you can know! I think you are the most amazing mom and person in this world. I am so lucky to have you as my mom. Thanks so much for all that you do for me.

I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Loves, hugs and kisses,

Sister Bailey

3rd Transfer Down!

I can't believe she has completed another transfer already! She will be starting transfer 4 in Hewitt! It's a good thing she loves it there. :) I am so glad she gets to stay to see the baptisms of her investigators. Life as a missionary is hard, but when you finally get to see someone enter the water of baptism, it sort of recharges your battery and makes you want to go out and conquer the rest of the world! We miss her so much and know that she is being blessed, as well as being a blessing herself to people there. :)

June 6, 2011

Dear Wonderful and Perfect and Prettiest Mom Ever!

So guess what...I am staying in Hewitt! I have a feeling I am going to be here for a little while! Oh well, its a good thing I like this place. Sadly Sister Quiroz is leaving and it will just be me and Sister Crossan. I am really sad Sister Quiroz is leaving. Me and her got along so well. She was so fun and the transfer flew by! I can't believe it is already over; I feel like it just started. It's sad when you make a bestie and they have to leave you. Dang missions! The Lord is definitely teaching me though and trying to make me better. I don't like it when He does that. I just want Him to make my life easier on me! That would be really nice! But he doesn't. I am sad because Sister Crossan goes home at the end of this transfer so I have to "kill" her. I did not want to kill anyone. It makes me sad and wish that I was the one getting on that plane and going home. But I just keep thinking that I have to wait my turn. By the end of this next transfer I will only have a year left. I can do anything for a year. It's just hard to be away from you and the family. Sometimes I really miss you. But I try to be brave. It is kind of mean of Heavenly Father to make us be seperated from our families! Oh well, I do love what I am doing and I love the people I am serving. I am amazed at all the wonderful people here. I love it.

I am way excited that I get to see Alitas baptism! And I get to see Troy and Sarah get baptized! We set a date with them for the 18th! I am so excited! They are so great and very amazing! Teaching people is so fun and it is even more fun to see them progress!

I survived my week of no sugar or bad food. Did I tell you about the deal we made with Keith and Chris? Well if I didn't, we made a deal that they would not drink or smoke, and I would not eat sugar, Sister Quiroz would run every morning and Sister Crossan would not run. Mine was pretty dang hard. Especially when we would go to members houses and they would feed us dessert! Man that was tough, and of course, your package came on Tuesday! I was so sad! But I put them in the freezer to wait. They are now thawing on the counter, and I am so dang excited to eat them! You are the best mother in the world. I don't know if you know how much I love you and think you are amazing. Sometimes people talk about their families and I just think wow I am so lucky! I really am.

I am so glad that Tater-Tot is trying hard to be good. He is such a good kid. I miss him lots. I am always amazed by him and the courage he has. He is so great. What a wonderful example he is to everyone. And I am glad that Suz is having fun! I can't believe she is going into high school! That is crazy! She is so old. Man, it makes me feel old. When I get home she is going to be too cool for me!

I hate losing in shoot outs! That is just annoying! I think Tyson is the real winner. He is so dang cute! Man, I have the cutest siblings in the world. I am jealous you get to see Tosha and Eric and Anna and Wes. I miss them. Oh well, next summer right? Sorry, I know I shouldn't say those things. But sometimes I think them. It's just hard not seeing you all. But I promise I am being tough and I really am good. I do love it here. And it goes by so fast! I can't believe how fast the time goes. It's amazing. This transfer literally flew by. It's like I blinked and all of a sudden they are giving us our transfer calls. I am super sad about Sister Quiroz....sad day. But she is excited to be able to go back to Spanish.

Well, I don't know of anything else exciting to tell you. I am lame. Sorry this letter wasn't very good. I will try and write a better one next week. I think you are the best mother in the world. I love you alot and alot and alot more! Thanks so much for all that you do for me mom. I don't know where I would be without you. I love you!!!!

Loves hugs and kisses,

Sister Bailey

May 31, 2011 letter

May 31, 2011

Dear wonderful, most fabulous, and best mother in the whole world,

I thought alot about our little boys this weekend. It makes my heart bleed too. Don't tell Tosha that though. Does little Jake have a headstone yet? Or is he still sharing with his big brother? Good thing they share better than little Anna does! That is so funny she did that! She knows her mom way too well. She knows that Tosh is a big sucker and will do anything for little Wessey! I love Anna and I miss her a lot. She is so cute and she does the funniest things. I love hearing stories about her. I love hearing about all my little nieces and nephew. When are Tosh and Eric going to visit you? Not soon enough? I am sorry Peyton had to go. Lameness. I don't know why Dave and JaRelle have to be so mean and take her away from you.

I am glad that McKay is going to school this week! That will be so fun for him! He will have to let me know how it goes. I miss hearing from him. Tell that boy that he needs to write his big sister or he is going to be in BIG trouble! Sister Denham told me he looks like he is doing really good. That makes me happy. I just want McKay to be happy. I miss him a lot. I really want to see more of his pictures. I have heard they are amazing. He is so talented it is unfair! I dont know how he got so many dang talents. I feel like he emptied the jar and then left like 2 for the rest of us. I too must have been more shareful than Anna. Hahaha.

Tyson is so dang cute! I hope his team wins this week. I will pray for no snow so it won't have to be postponed again. And plus, I dont want you to move to Arizona. I like Utah. So don't even think about moving!

It is for sure not snowing here in Texas. We are usually in the high 90s. We had a couple of times last week that our car thing read at least 100. Yes 3 digits and it's only May. It is going to be a sad sad Summer. Sister Quiroz said I can't complain because I only have to deal with one full summer. She has to do two. I don't feel bad for her. She lives in Texas! She should be used to this awfulness.

Lauren sounds like she is doing so well. Look out dad...sounds like she likes a boy and he can drive...I can't say anything else on the subject. Sister confedientiality (I think I spelled that wrong). You know how it is.

It was so fun to see Brother and Sister Denham. They are so fun. We saw her everyday pretty much. She came out with us one night and that was a lot of fun. Then She ran with us the next day. Mostly she ran with Sister Crossan. It was Saturday. Saturday is not my running day. It is my "I wish I was still in bed day." She is a great lady. It was fun to hear about all of the changes going on in Farmington. I don't think I am going to be able to recognize it when I come home! Sad, I liked our little town. They told me they talked to you a lot that week and I was a little jealous of that. I want to talk to you. Sometimes Mom...I miss you. But I would much rather have you be my mom too so I can see you forever. I like that a lot more. Eternal happiness instead of instant gratification right? Sometimes that is hard. I like the instant stuff sometimes. Like instant pudding, its almost better than the long waiting stuff.

We had a great week this week. We taught Troy and Sarah--they are so great. Sarah said that she has never seen Troy care so much about a church. He is so interested in the Book of Mormon and everything. She says that alone is testimony to her that it is true. She also said when she prays, she doesn't feel confused and that she doesn't feel bad. And if it was of the Devil she would feel confused. We are so excited about it! I love teaching them. They have a lot of questions, but that is because her friend feeds them a lot of Anti. I am so glad they are willing to ask the questions. They are great!

Keith and Chris are going a whole week without smoking or drinking. I am excited about it. I know they will feel the spirit this week. It is going to be a good week for them.

Alita finally set her own date!! Hallelujia! (once again spelled wrong! Sorry) She is going to get baptized on July 5. She picked the date herself. It is before her wedding, so that is good.

We also had Zone conference this week. It was so good. President Sagers showed us a talk that Elder Holland gave at the MTC the day before I entered. It was an amazing talk! I don't know if you can find it or see it, but it was AMAZING. Elder Holland is amazing. The end is just, wow. I don't even know what to say about it. It still runs through my head. He can really talk.

I am so sad I missed Taylor's wedding. It sounds so pretty. I like the way she did that. She is so sweet. I really love and miss her. She is a fantastic cousin. I am so glad that she is my cousin. He is one lucky guy!!

I can't believe it is already summer! That was such a fast end of the year! Man oh man! It was like we blinked and it was summer. It will be that way with summer as well, and then next thing we know, Lauren will be driving. Poor Lafonda. She will never be the same. Do you still have Lafonda? Also, do you still have the boat? Or did we finally sell it? I know you switched cars. Lots of questions.

Well Mom, I am glad that everything is going well. I miss you lots. I love you way too much! You are truly the best mother in the whole world. I am so lucky to have you! I love you, I love you, I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!

Loves hugs and kisses,

Sister Bailey.

P.S. We get transfer calls again this week! I will let you know next Monday where I will be. Crazy its already they end of the transfer huh?! I LOVE YOU!!!

May 23, 2011 Letter

I think it is so funny how much she misses home cooking! :) Not that I blame her, mama Bailey does make some DELICIOUS waffles and cookies (among everything else)! She is so lucky to be close enough to get them sent to her while they still taste good too. :) She is such a good missionary. I hated it when I had investigators who thought they were past repentance stage. I once taught a murderer in my mission, and even though his sin was so serious that we couldn't address it alone, you could still see the light of the gospel help him and change him. I hope her investigator doesn't give up--he doesn't realize how close he is to feeling the powers of healing found only in the gospel.

Dear Wonderful, Beautiful, Perfect Mother,

OK now wait a minute... WHAT?! Since when is Kimmy getting married, and since when is Marilyn's daughter Jenny sick? Say what?! Wow, you really threw me through a loop there! I swear, things go on and I have no idea. I hate being out of the loop. It is awful. But I like being a missionary, so that is good huh? I am sad I am missing Tay's wedding. I want someone to send me pictures so I can see how absolutely beautiful she looks. Where are they getting married at? She is so wonderful. I love my cousin! I miss her! I need her address so I can write her. But I really do want pictures.

As for more 20-year old investigators...not quite. But we did get a 17-year old. His name is Kaleb. He is pretty devout Catholic, but he wants to read the Book of Mormon and is amazed at how similar our churches are. There is hope for him most certainly.

I am trying to think of anything else exciting that went on. I am depressed that I missed all the really good food! Now you really are going to have to send me some Scotcharoos! I have been craving them something awful! I have been craving alot of food you make, like cookies and bread and waffles! Man oh man, waffles sound so good! With your homemade strawberry jam. Haha, wow I am pathetic, huh? Oh well, some day I will get to eat those. Just be prepared for that day... you are going to be cooking a lot. Oh man, German Pancakes sound good too! I think I might be alittle hungry while I write this to you!

Umm, lets think. We have had some tense moments this week as a companionship. Haha, it can be a little interesting. We always get over them so it's ok, no worries.

We taught Chris and Keith, and after we left Keith texted us and said that he has done some things he can't even forgive himself for, so why should God? We were like, "What?!" So we went and taught him the next day, and by the time we left I think he felt alot better. It is so sad to see some people without a testimony of the atonement. I think he is coming around. They came to a YSA fireside last night. Oh man...I realized how little I miss that stuff! It was on communication in marriage. It was a little interesting, but Keith and Chris met some guys and they actually liked it. I think it was good for them. I thought parts of it were weird. I forgot how weird YSA life is. Yuck. But I do miss my YSA leaders! Like Brother Dickamore and Bishop Ross and the Hones. I loved them!

Lets see what else...man I feel kinda lame. Sorry. It is hot here! Like really hot! I dont like the humidness. I am really not looking forward to August. Oh man, it sounds bad. Sister Quiroz said I can't complain because I only have to do it once and she had to do twice. But Sister Quiroz is from Houston, so she should be used to it ! Yeah, she is from Houston. How do you like that! Crazy she came here huh? She blames her mom. She said her mom prayed for it. See mom, you should have prayed harder. Maybe I would have gone to Tooele. And Sister Quiroz has requested that I tell you she is from Mexico and is teaching me spanish. Have JaRelle translate this: "Voy a llorar y vomitar." She taught me that after we ate one dinner and then had to go to a Chinese buffet, and then had to go teach. It was awful! I am learning so much! Haha, she is so funny. I love being with her.

Sister Crossan is really great as well. We all have alot of fun. Well, I love getting your emails mom! Paul said he thinks Tyson might have passed me already! What?! He needs to stop growing, so please tell him to stop!

I love y'all so much and I miss you lots and lots! I think you are the best mother in the world! I am so glad I have you! Thanks so much for all that you do!

I love you lots and lots!

Loves, hugs, and kisses,

Love,

Sister Bailey

Oh P.S. We played football last week with the elders and I played. And I caught the ball....twice! And I got other people out! Yeah, I have some skill. Not alot, but some! Love you!

May 16, 2011 Letter

May 16, 2011

Dear Wonderful, Most Amazing, Perfect Mom in the World,

Hi Mom! Well another week has come and gone. I was talking to an Elder (who is from Farmington!!) His name is Elder King and he said sometimes the days feel like weeks and the weeks feel like days. I agree with him on that. Some days are fast, but others seem so long, and then you blink and its Monday again. I don't know how that works out! It is so fun! It is crazy and weird and hard and sad and fun and happy and everything you can ever feel all wrapped up in one. Sometimes all wrapped up in one day! It is weird. I know the Lord really blesses us missionaries though. I know this because every day it's in the high 90's, there is a nice breeze that blows when I feel like I am going to die! He sure does love his missionaries!

Well I didn't even know Kimberley Hurst was getting married. That is so cool Tater Tot took the pictures; I want to see some of these infamous pictures! He is such an amazing kid. I miss my little brother! I miss all my family. I love y'all so much! I am glad that Lauren and Tyson are doing good! Is Lauren still loving cheer? What is she in stunting? How is her tumbling? Man, I wish I could be there to see her first football game. That is the funnest feeling in the world...well almost the funnest feeling in the world. I experienced the ultimate funnest feeling in the world the other day when 2 of my investigators walked into the church! And when Alita said she knew the church was true...man that is ultimate happiness right there. But cheering in front of a huge crowd with the football lights on...that is pretty fun! She is going to love it! How is Tyson doing in soccer? Is he still the star? I am sure he is. He is the cutest boy in the whole world! Tell him not to grow anymore, because I dont want him to be taller than me when I get home! I need at least one person in the family to be shorter than me when I get home! :)

Well, Keith and Chris came to church on Sunday! It was so fun! Hahaha, they looked so country. They both had their nice boots on, good jeans, and cowboy shirts. They didnt have anything else to wear. I was just glad to see them. Another funny story: So in ward council we share with everyone a progress record where we write down our investigators to let the ward council know how they are doing and how they can help us. We handed out the progress record and we were talking about it when I heard our Relief Society President turn to the Ward Mission Leader and say, "These are all men." And he said, "Yes." And she said, "And they are all single." And he said, "Yes." And she said, "They are all in their 20's." And he was like, "Yeah." And she said, "Well thats odd." Hahaha, we are just utilizing Chapter 14 of PMG--Flirt to Convert! :) No we really aren't, but it is kinda funny! They really are all single guys in their 20's. Funny day. Well maybe we will start finding some girls...we will see.

Well other than that I don't really know what else to say. Life is good down here in the Heart of Texas. I love being a Texan. Last night Sister Crossan and Sister Quiroz had walked down the hall while I was talking to someone (at church), and Brother Johnson was like, "Where are your companions Sister Bailey?" and I was like, "Oh man, they must have left me again!" And Bishop was like, "No worries, we will adopt you." I said, "Okay, I better write the President and let him know that he can't transfer me out of Hewitt!" They said, "Yep you better!" I love our ward. We have some great members. But I love y'all so no worries! I won't really let anyone adopt me! I gotta come home some time...it's just a long time away!

I dont mind seeing Sister Denham. I hope it doesnt make y'all jealous! If I can talk to y'all on the phone and be ok, I can see her. Now mom you can't come down here because I couldn't see you! I would have to hide in your suitcase and come home with you!

Well, I love you too much mom!!! You are the best mom and the most amazing example! Eat some extra tea party food for me...Sad day.... :( I want to eat good tea party food. Oh man! Oh well, maybe next time..ish... I miss you and love you lots!!! Your the best mother in the world!!

Love you!

Loves, hugs, and kisses,

Sister Bailey

May 2, 2011 Letter

I am so glad that her trio-companionship is going so well. I had a trio in the MTC and didn't enjoy it too much, so I'm glad that hers is going well. Her blessings from obedience are so inspiring to. It makes me think about how I can be more obedient to receive more blessings. I am with Kiley on being shocked that it is May already! We are going to be in Farmington next week during Mother's Day, so I can't wait to hear her sweet voice! I'm surprised she can only talk for 40 minutes though?... It used to be an hour. Oh well, I'm sure there is a reason for everything.

May 2, 2011

Dearest Most Wonderful Mother,

Wow, I am in shock that it is already almost Mother's Day. I am a little weirded out. I just got used to this email thing and now I get to hear your beautiful voice. Just be prepared, I might cry. I am so excited but so nervous! I don't know why I just am. I am excited to hear your voice. So I guess I will be calling you sometime between 4:45 and 5:30 our time, not your time. I think y'all are an hour behind us so it would be 3:45 to 4:30ish I think? I don't know. You will know. Be ready because we can only talk for 40 minutes max. President is really stressing that and we need to be obedient because I need alot of miracles! Speaking of miracles, we have seen alot this week! It has been amazing! Oh I guess before I get there y'all might want to know how the companion situation is going? It is actually going really well. I really love bein' in a 3some. We all get along really well and have alot of fun! It is nice to get along. I love that. Plus, I am already learning so much from them. It is nice they force me to talk. Sister Terry really liked to talk so I didn't have to do much of it, but they make me now. I guess it is good because I am going to have to learn sooner or later. We laugh alot and just have a good time! I am thankful the Lord is blessing me.

So this week we exceeded some of our goals! It was amazing! I was so grateful. So last P-day was crazy. We were so stressed packing for Sister Terry and getting the house ready that I seriously had no time to write anyone! It was insane; I thought I was going crazy. Then that night at 6:30 I realized I hadn't written Anna. I was devestated! I thought I was the worst Aunt in the world. I was crazy tempted to just write her a quick note even though it wasn't p-day anymore. I thought about it, but decided not to. She will forgive me...hopefully! All week I was a little sick about it. Whenever I would think about her, I would feel bad. But amazing things happened this week. We got 7 new investigators (more than I have ever received), we taught 19 lessons ( more than I have ever taught), and Sunday at church, I was so worried we weren't going to have any investigators when the doors opened and this lady popped her head in. I thought, "Wow she looks so familiar," and then I realized that is Troy and Sarah, our investigators! We had not been able to see them this week because they cancelled our appointment on Wednesday. Because of that, I thought for sure they wouldn't come. We hadn't even reminded them about it. But there they were. The loved Sacrament meeting, but had made plans for the rest of church because they didnt know how long it was. They promised they would stay for all 3 hours the next week and set up an appointment with us this Wednesday. It was the most amazing feeling. I smiled the whole time through sacrament meeting! I know these things happened because we were obedient. It sounds silly now feeling so awful about not writing little Anna, but I was so upset and so tempted to just write her. I kept thinking, "Well it is Monday night, its not like it's Tuesday. All day monday should be p-day anyway." But I didn't do it; I was strong and I really feel like the Lord blessed me because of that. I don't know if that sounds silly or not, but I do feel that way. The Lord blesses us when we are exactly obedient to all of his commandments. Sometiems we see people and they seem so happy even though they aren't doing what the Lord wants them to. I know that that happiness only lasts so long though. The blessings the Lord gives us for doing things even when its hard, or not the the cool thing to do, last forever. Just seeing Troy and Sara at church on Sunday made my whole week! No matter what happens, that will always be the happiest feeling for me! I have alot of faith they will be baptized though. The Lord provides! I think I have alot of prayers at home that are helping me out as well! Tell Paul thanks so much for putting my name on the Prayer Roll ( I know you do it too mom!) It helps me out alot and I see it.

Well other exciting news is...I don't know. My life is the same! I just keep on keeping on. I would never have thought it would be going this fast. Is anyone else in shock that it is already May? Doesnt it feel like January still and y'all just barley dropped me off at the curb and sped away as fast as y'all could? I think it does. Oddness.

Tell Grandma Edith thanks for the idea...I will give it some thought! She is so sweet! Haha and quite funny!

P.S I am sending a letter home with some pictures in it. Well I dont know what else to say. Things are good deep in the heart of Texas. Oh I know, did the Denhams tell y'all they are coming down here the end of May? I am having dinner with them the Friday they will be here. Hahaha, isn't that crazy! That will be weird but fun.

Well my dear, lovely mother, I love you way too much! I can't even tell you how much I love you and how grateful I am for you! You are an amazing example to me! I wish someday I can be like you! I love love love you!!!!

Loves, hugs, and kisses,

Sister Bailey

p.s. We'll Chat with you on Sunday.... :) I am excited mom. I love you! And don't forget its your day!

Tranfser 2 down (already!)

I can't believe her second transfer is already over! That one went by faster than the first! Even crazier--she will be in a trio?! I was in a trio in the MTC... not my favorite. It was hard to always mush three opinions into one when planning a lesson a giving a fair amount of attention and love to each companion, especially when you feel like you connect with one and not the other. I hope they are all very compatible and that the transfer goes smoothly. I'll be praying for her!

April 25, 2011

Dearest Most Wonderful Mother,

I think you are amazing. Yesterday in Church we had a lesson about gratitude and all I could think about was how grateful I am for my parents. Without y'all I wouldnt be on my mission. You support me in more ways then you know. Yes, financially you help alot...well more like everything :) (I'm a loser; I am sorry!) Your love and support means the world to me! I don't know why I am so blessed. I really wonder it every day. When I say my prayers and go through the list of my family, I am amazed. One, because it is huge..wow, I almost can't say anyone anymore. No one else is allowed to have more kids because our list is getting ridiculous! Just kidding, y'all can have more kids... just not 'til I get back ya hear! I have the most amazing family in the world. Every person in our family is amazing. When I talk about my brothers and sisters, I always call Eric and JaRelle my brother and sister and then remember I should clarify that they aren't blood related... that's why they could marry my siblings... that would be creepy if they were! But y'all are just like my brother and sister. Thank you so much JaRelle for picking Dave....and well E, you didn't really have a choice in the matter :) I love you Tosh!! But thank you family for being so amazing. Thanks for the wonderful examples y'all have been to me. I don't know where I would be in life if I didn't have my family. I can't tell y'all how much I love you!! It hurts!

Well I guess y'all are dying to know about transfers huh? I know I was. So Saturday rolls around and I was going to puke all day! Finally the night comes, and at about 10:00 we get a call from our DL. He said that they were switching things up and that the DLs were going to be giving the calls this time. We were like, "Ok sounds good, so where are we going?" He talked to us for about 10 minutes builiding up the supsense and then....started laughing! He told us he was lying the whole time and that President asked everyone to not give out transfer calls until the next day! Me and Sister Terry were so mad!!! I told Elder Clinger that I was going to punch him the next time I saw him and that I don't care if they send me home for it. I think President would agree with me! What a little brat huh? Elders...I don't know why they get leadership postions...dang priesthood! Well Sunday comes around and we finally got the real call. Sadly, Sister Terry is leaving... I am staying though. I will be serving in a trio... interesting huh? Sister Crossan and Sister Queros are my new companions. I hope we can get 3 beds in our room! It's going to be a tight squeeze! I am excited, but a little nervous! I know it will be fun! Sister Terry is super sad. She has been here for seven and a half months. One transfer away from half of her mission. So thats the news I guess...

I am way bummed I missed Tay's shower. I miss her! Give her a big hug for me! Did you give Aunt Gayle her letter I sent her? I miss my Auntie Gayle. I love her more than anything! I love all my aunts! I am a lucky girl!

Thank you so much for the Easter package! I loved it! I am crazy excited about that CD!!! And the Chic-Fil-A card! YEAH buddy!!!! I am excited. You are amazing mom! Easter this year was fun. I reallty got to feel what it was all about. It was such a fun experience, but I missed my family. I am so grateful for my Savior! I am grateful for what He did for me. Not only for his death, but for the knowledge that He lives again! What an amazing thing to know. We don't have to worry about death because we will all live again because our Savior was willing to suffer it all so that we can have it all. We are a very blessed people!

Well, I love you mom and as always, am grateful for your amazing example! You are the most amazing woman in the world!! I LOVE YOU TOOOOOOO MUCH!!!

Loves, hugs, and kisses,

Sister Bailey