A Cow East 100 kg of Grass Everyday October 15, 2012

Today its clear that I celebrated my birthday by going to the Gruyère cheese factory. I know I went there a couple of months ago but I didnt get to go on the tour and see how they actually make the cheese. Little fact for those thinking of coming to Switzerland, Chocolate factory was cooler. It was very interesting and I learned about cows and milk :) and Cheese of course. Did you know that there is cow stomach in cheese. Gross huh? All in all it was a good day. Gruyère is up in the mountains and there was already some snow up there. It was pretty cold.

Otherwise it was a good week. Still doing the same old thing. Need prayers for Mickael and Paddy who have a date to be baptized the 27th. Still some important lessons to teach and testimony building for them. But with the Lord it is all possible. That I know for sure.

I realized this past week how much I love my Heavenly Father. He is so incredibly patient with me and just wants me to be happy. He doesnt ask very much and yet when I am struggling He understands and He helps me. Where would I be without a knowledge of my Heavenly Father? I don't even like to think about it. I also realized how stinking blessed I am to be a missionary. I love my mission so much and it is a sacred time for me. It is a time for me to learn how to teach so that when I am a mother I will be able to teach my children. Caroline and Allie, I am sorry you missed out, but you both have wonderful husbands who served missions. I used to think that going on a mission was a punishment from the Lord. That I was the only Addis girl that had to go on a mission because I wasn't wife or mother material. I see now. My eyes have truly been opened and I am going to work my hardest these next six months to be the best I can be for my Father in Heaven. I love Him.

Another huge blessing I have from my Heavenly Father is my family. I love you all so much. For the past 22 years you all have been there for me every step of the way. Even when I was a in my awful teenage years. I know I was not fun to deal with and you were all very worried about me but you loved me no matter what. I remember when I was 15 and I had given myself a second piercing in my left ear. Allie was home and we were doing yard work when she asked me why I did that and what I was thinking. I told her it was only a piercing that it wasnt a big deal. She then told me that it doesnt matter that its only a piercing it was the fast that the prophet of God asked us not to have more than one piercing in each ear. Although I got angry with her and stormed off that conversation stuck in my head for quite sometime. I realized later that I should take out the piercing. That my sister was right. I have so many more stories like this that prove to me how much my family loves me. I am seriously so blessed and I love you all with all my heart. Thank you for always being there for me and taking care of me. I will always be your sweet girl, your little sister, your lambchop.

I wish you all a wonderful week. Reminder that next monday is transfers so not sure when I will be emailing.

Love,

Sister Kimberly Addis