The top story of the day is the split yesterday of the Tomball ward. We'd heard rumor that the ward would be split in stake conference, but that was last week, and it came and went without even a whisper. So we figured we were safe, but that was carnal security. When we got to church, the program listed the speakers as "to be announced." And then we saw that the stake president and one of his counselors was there, and someone from another stake presidency, and the bishop of a different ward in a different stake. And they split our area, basically in half, taking away the area where most of the less-actives and all the investigators we've been working with live. Yikes. But I still see the Lord's hand in it, although not clearly yet. We still have a few less-active families that the Lord has definitely guided us to. One of them only yesterday did we get in for the first time after another appointment fell through. So while there's plenty of work ahead, it should be a great adventure. Brace yourself, Nancy Drew: here it comes!Now for our Mouske-minute! Today is (not) Tuesday! You know what that means: we had some special guest stars. Cody, it's so good to hear from you. I love to have a surprise note from you, and I especially loved the quote about the crown. If I could use facebook, it would be my status. However, I must remind you that, in the words of my girl Beyonce, "don't you ever get to thinking that I'm replaceable." And you should then remind me that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. So Sarah Whoeveryouare, you, too, can be queen for the day. Just not the same day as me. Queens are possessive like that.
Eli (and Tyson). You are lucky to see Harry Potter, and now you know for certain that Dumbledore dies. I'm sure it is very sad, but not quite as sad as being guarded by a foul player and an even fouler father. But when nepotism is involved "Fair is foul and foul is fair," as the witches in Macbeth would say. I agree with you, Eli. NOT. FAIR. Thank you for the note about meeting Elder Bednar and President Clark, but you never said WHERE you met them. Were they just wandering through our church? Did they want to meet all the recently baptized children? Also, you have a very good memory about the lesson taught by the missionaries. I sense a future missionary in you already. Thanks for the picture, you look so handsome and you're growing up way too fast. Try to stay a little young for when I see you sooner than you think.
I did get your package and a plethora of other mail on Friday. I also got two from the Grandmother/grandparents. The nativity looks very nice in our house and adds just the right Christmas spirit. I will be feasting very well this Thanksgiving, thanks not only to your packages and treats but a family that's invited us over for Thanksgiving and the ward Thanksgiving potluck. I'm excited for Thanksgiving, although based on the weather it doesn't really feel like it should be here. I do not, however, want any nut cups. Not really my favorite ever!Congratulations to Conor! Lithuanian! He is a genius for a reason! I had some elders in my zone in the MTC who were going to that mission to speak Estonian. He will love it.
I'll definitely be thinking of you all a lot this week, but especially on Saturday at the temple. That is so great about doing Uncle John's temple work. I know it's the right time and the right thing. Congratulations also extended to Jason, my favorite cousin. Any news on whether he's serving a service mission soon? Is that why he'd going through? Just wondering. I know he'd said something about that to me one of the last times I saw him.
Okay, I've taken way too much time, so just one more quick story to put you in the holiday mood. We have this less-active lady who is very old and originally lived in Spain. She has a chihuaha, and last time we visited her the dog was sick. This dog is her life. If it dies, she'll probably die. So we went back to check on her, and the dog was feeling better. She was telling us to be careful about petting her too much, because she gets really excited and tries to kiss you. Like literally: put her tongue on your tongue while you're talking. It didn't actually happen, luckily, but I kept thinking about Lucy in Peanuts: "I've been kissed by a dog! I've been kissed by a dog!" Yuck. Is that from the Christmas special? or the Halloween special? or both? I can't honestly remember. Gotta go, but a cornucopia of good thoughts your way,
Love,
Sister Whitney Sorensen
P.S. Buzz, your girlfriend! Woof!
P.P.S. We saw a racoon rooting through the garbage bin by our apartment this week. Ah, Texas wildlife.
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