Wow, time flies like an arrow...and fruit flies like a banana! Oh yeah, I should mention that going on a mission has completely killed my witty sense of humor. (But I must admit that I'm getting pretty darn good at making scripture jokes--remind me to tell you a few sometime). So this little note is just to let all six of you that still read my blog know that a) I'm alive, b) I miss you guys but I'm still not leaving Canada, and c) that it's my birthday this week and I need you all to tell me that you love me. Kidding, it's really c) I love being able to talk to people about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and that His Church truly does exist in the world today.
Long story short, missions are insanely difficult but they also happen to be very rewarding. I'm still figuring things out and there is much I have to learn, but every day is a little bit less overwhelming than the one before it. Victoria is absolutely *gorgeous*. I absolutely cannot believe that I get to live here. Once a week we get a "Preparation Day" (or P-Day as we call them) and I love being able to explore and experience the most stunning place on earth.
Canada is also lots of fun. Newsflash: It's actually very different from the United States. I know, right? Plus, Canada has better chocolate and they're the ones that brought Celine Dion and For Better or For Worse into our homes. We really have a lot to thank them for. Anyhow, that's pretty much all I have time for at this moment, but periodically I'll try and send out special updates just for you lovely people.
Much <3,
Gretchen
P.S. Is twitter still cool? I heard Bristol Palin had her baby and I'm kind of bummed I wasn't around for that. (Yeah, that's a weird thing to be trunky about, but whatevs.)
15 comments:
Fun! I'm glad you're liking Canada. Keep up the good work!
Twitter is still cool.
We miss you : ( But it sounds like you are doing great things, so keep it up. : )
Happy Birthday! Your flower pictures are gorgeous. Come back soon, k??
I think you're speaking a foreign language. What's trunky? Also, Twitter exploded while you were gone and now even not cool people are using it, like Oprah. It's annoying.
Happy Birthday! We miss you!
Miss! Also Happy birthday!
And twitter has only grown since you left! I'm sure you'll get your sense of humor back soon. I'm dying to hear your scripture jokes!
Re Twitter: It's not just Oprah. Ashton Kutcher reach a million followers then discovered Favrd. None of this matters to me, however, because no one gives me stars now that you're gone. *sob* You have to come back soon!
Ok, all joking self pity aside, I'm glad to see that things are going well for you. You are certainly missed. I can only imagine how difficult this separation is for you and your family.
I hope your birthday was absolutely wonderful!
Take care and do good work.
it's always good to hear how you are doing. it feels longer to me than it has really been. weird to think that my newborn baby will be a full fledged toddler when you return!
(and you'll be all grown up!) *snicker*
Love you Gretch! And twitter isn't cool because matt and I still don't use it :)
I hope I get a letter from you soon! And I hope you got mine! Love you!!
Looks like happy birthday's are in order. Glad to hear everything is going so well! Twitter's still cool and I've almost completely caught up with BSG. Your and Ashley's recommendation was great!
happy birthday week! twitter is still doing it's thing but I have noticed the lack of gretchasketch.
you are in the middle of a once in a lifetime experience time I hope you savor every moment.
Everyone still has a love/hate relationship with Twitter. Love you, and hope you get my package eventually!
Happy Birthweek, and keep on keepin' on.
Happy Happy Birthday, Gretchen dear.
Happy things will come to you all year.
If I had one wish, then it would be:
a Happy Happy Birthday to you from me!
;)
Thanks for the update from Victoria! It *is* a phenomenal city, isn't it?!
Ketchup chips are real?!?! Really gross? Love you, um, what's your name again? :D
Happy belated birthday!
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