New Haircut & Comrades RWH

Elder Beal,

How wonderful that you were able to visit with Enrique! I love him and I haven't even met him in person :)  Some people brighten the world immensely and he is one of them.

We had a family over for dinner who is new to our ward, they have a few little ones. The little boys reminded me so much of you and Christian when you were small. Christian turned 24 last week, as I hung up my treasured ornaments with all your little faces, I reveled in the memories of all of you when you were young. 

Today was the primary program, they are all so sweet! It is one of my favorite Sacraments every year I look forward to it.  Their spirits are amazing!  Malachi gave such a great talk about missionary work and what our job is as member missionaries. He got a new suit for it and looked so handsome. He even let Nauvoo cut his hair. She did a nice job. I realized it is probably his last primary program and shed a tear.  Time flies ever so quickly!

Speaking of time flying by quickly, Gavin, I mean Elder Mapel returns with honor this Thursday! And Jared, ahem Elder Dabel on Saturday, mind blown! I know it feels like you still have a ways to go, but I promise you will blink twice and it will be time to come home and you will wish to stay and tarry a little longer. 

I am glad you were able to attend the temple last week.  I will work on names for the temple after this week passes.  I have finals for school and it is the last week of work before Christmas break.  It would be super awesome to have our ancestors from Spain done in Spain.

I have been posting the Light the World campaigns everyday on FB and trying to consider each particular one of the day. It is great to have a focus on making the world brighter. Thank you for extending the challenge to us.  I am really looking forward to our Christmas phone call!  I hope we don't get cut short again, that was tragic! I love you!

Love, 

Mom

Hey y'all. Today I got a haircut by a Ecuadorian and I look like a Spaniard, but it's alright. We have a Christmas party tomorrow as a zone. We are doing a white elephant party, and then lots of food. I'm jealous that Rick, Gavin, Jared, and Donavaghn are home but I'm glad that they all returned with honor. I can't wait to talk to you and them on the 25th. At the beginning of this next month I'm gonna have 8 months left. I can't wait to get home and spend time with all the family and the ward. This week we had a Noche del Hogar and we made some Salchi Papas. Which is hot dogs with French fries, with a ton of sauce. We almost got in a fight with the Relief Society President, because she made an activity at the same time as us, but it's all worked out. By the way I am feeling better and I'm going to be going to the hospital in the coming week. I hope that y'all have a white Christmas that would be sweet. Tell the guys to make some videos and send them to me. I really do miss all y'all and I'm super excited to see y'all on Christmas. Karly told me that she's gonna be in Oregon so you'll have to invite her. I love you guys a lot and I'll talk to you next week. 
Love Moroni.



(He sent a video for the boys,which I shared with them.)

A couple of days later when I learned he was admitted to the hospital:

Moroni,
I just wanted to take a moment and send some extra love your way. I am so grateful to be your mom! You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Much Love,
Mom