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December 10, 2018

I remember you telling me about what happened about great grandma Stapley, but now I know that she has passed away it brings some more peace and comfort. Seeing great grandpa Stapley pass away was hard and I know they're both together now. As for Hesperia, I've only been here for a week and I'm loving it a lot here. Our area is MUCH bigger than all the areas I've been in and its because its developed neighborhoods but also houses spread out over the desert. It should give me more opportunities for pictures so I'll jump on it. This area is reminding me a TON about my first area and I think I'm going to love it more. As for Elder McLaughlin, we are doing really well. We are both working hard and having laughs as we go. He's from Texas and he went to BYU Idaho before he left and its been fun so far! As for the special box, I couldn't find a companionship going down so I'm just going to ship a couple things home as presents and maybe donate some other things, I'm figuring it out as I go along. So sorry! 

Thats fun to hear about Grant, I can't believe he'll be out of Primary by the time I'm back. And thats good to hear about Bryson, I'm going to have to ask him how fun that new game is. As for Savannah, good gracious she is one super busy lady. I also can't believe its almost Christmas as well, everytime we are out walking I always see one of those Christmas countdown decorations with the time left on it and its getting closer and closer. 

Things have been going really well over here though. We're meeting with a couple people and helping them as they desire to learn and have a closer relationship with God and Jesus Christ. It rained a ton for about two days and it we were drenched for about the entirety of the day. The area is about half neighborhoods and the rest of it is just spread out houses over a ton of dirt roads and hills. Besides from that though its a ton of fun. 

I'll try and respond throughout the day with what happens. I've been very bad at writing in my journal and hopefully I'll improve it so these emails have more depth of what is going on. Sorry for the lack of content! LOVE YOU MOMMA!! 





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