You are finally allowed to start counting down!

Sunday night was President and Sister Jackson's outgoing fireside...and mine! :( There were 900 people in attendance to say their final goodbye's to the Jackson family. It was a beautiful and powerful meeting. The musical numbers were outstanding- all of the missionaries stood and sang God Be With you Til' We Meet Again and the members followed cue.

It was emotionally draining...but so worth it. I got to see Olgalidia and Adonay, and the Matute's and Roberto and Maria and tons of other incredible people who I have met in the last year and a half. Roberto and Maria bought me a tres leches cake that said "Happy Birthday Bargin" haha.. it was adorable.

AND we were referred to this super cool guy named Manuel, who just started studying with the missionaries in Modesto 2 weeks ago but moved up here. He already understands all of the commandments that seem to be a suprise to so many of our investigators. Everything we teach him he is humbly willing to follow. It is so exciting to see him just fall right into place in the branch and making friends with all of the members. He is loving it- and we are having a blast teaching him.

Love you all!!! You are finally allowed to start counting down :) Can't wait to see you