Luck is an Attitude

Email on July 2, 2012

I saw that quote on an ad today while I was sitting on the bus. I liked it, so I used it.

Well family. Its been yet another week. And I dont know if anyone likes to count like I do, but today is my 8 months as a missionary. Crazy I know. Sometimes it feels like its been two months and sometimes it feels like I will never come home. But don't you worry your little heart. I will be home soon. I know you all miss me and wish that I was there, but the Lord needs me here. :) So to the next ten months it is!

So about my week. It was okay. It has been super hot and we get really sticky and sweaty and then I tend to get grumpy. I am very grateful I only have one summer in the mission. I did buy however two long thin cotton dresses and a skirt. They have been helping with the heat. I have to finish hemming the dresses because they are too long but once I do that it will be a go for sure. I hope they last because I really like them and want to wear them when I get home but who knows. Like I said they are thin so they might wear quickly. Luckily, we had some good rain yesterday that cooled it down a lot. Like a lot, alot. I dont know what the temperature is in F but in c it was 35 degrees and now it is down to like 22. So its a little cold, but I would rather be cold then hot and sticky and sweaty. Not freezing but you know what I mean.

Anyway, it was a good week. Not too much happened. We are doing a lot of finding and not seeing much success. But we will continue because we know there is someone here. We have two amis but one we never see, only on sundays at church, then the other is an African, Victor, and he is slowly progressing. We will see what happens. I personally have a desire to work with the ward. Gex was such a great ward and they were all so warm and friendly, as mom saw when the member from Gex called and said hello. I just want this ward to have the desire to help the missionaries and do missionary work. I really hope that Princeton 1st ward loves the missionaires and is treating them well. Missionaries CANNOT do this work without the members. So yes, we are going around trying to see all the members and giving service and things like that. So far so good. Something I am trying to focus on that I was told by another sister, is that sometimes we need to try to stop talking about Jesus and start acting like Jesus. It has given me a greater perspective and I hope it does for you as well.

Now Caroline dont think I forgot about you and your birthday tomorrow. HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Again, I suck and didnt send you something fast enough but I will be sending it today.
This week I dont seem to have much to say. I hope all is well and that everyones lives are good. I miss you all a lot and cant wait to see you again.
Love, Kimberly