A New Year And New Goals

Hi Elder Penrod,


I have been reflecting on new goals for the year. Last year I planned on losing weight, which I did, 2 ibs (it would have been more but I really enjoyed my holidays. This year I am still going to try and lose weight, but I am going to focus not so much on the losing weight, as I am about just being present. So often we do things for the results, but this year I am going to try and enjoy the journey as well.


Sis. Ostler has been in and out of the hospital the last couple weeks and the ward has been praying for them and other: nat are going through struggles right now. We had a special fast for them and I felt the spirit so strong as we gatherer together in fasting for our ward.


How are you doing? Do you have new year goals for your mission? Have you met any new friends? How is your ward doing? How are you and your companion doing?


Some other things of note:

-Curtis took 6th place at the Richardson Tournament at Box Elder High

-Beth cleaned her room so I could actually see her floor

-Cameron has gotten quite the appetite for cheese so his goal is to eat less cheese this year

-Dad has been released from his calling as a Sunday school teacher. He says he got fired but I told him they had too many teachers so it was more like laid off.

-the kids and Dad bought me flowers, made me cards and a German chocolate cake for my birthday, it was very sweet.


I am excited to hear from you tomorrow.


I love you tons!

Love,

Mom

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