Email from Mom: Saturday, October 9, 2021

From: Mom
To: Christian.garcia@missionary.org
Date: Saturday, October 9, 2021
Subject: Happy Saturday

Hey! I say happy Saturday but it is almost Sunday for you.

How has your week been? How are your friends doing this week? How have your goals been going?

This week was good here. The lady in the ward who has the Covid and in the hospital came home this week. She is still on oxygen but at least she is home. Did I tell you we aren’t the RC 7 ward anymore? Now we are the whisper rose ward and it’s sure to change again as things move about in the boundaries.

Tyler and I escaped to Jackson Hole on Thursday after B went to school. Grandma came to stay with her and then she is home now just chilling. Tyler’s brother is blessing their new baby tomorrow in garden city so instead of getting up early Sunday morning we decided to do a small getaway. It’s been nice but holy cow cold. Puffy coat, wools socks, and winter boots the entire time. It has snowed in the mountains all weekend and rained on us all day. The Tetons have been covered by clouds the entire time even. It’s a good thing I have seen them or I would be furious!

We are leaving Jackson tonight and going to bear lake to stay so we can be to church at 9:30am tomorrow. It is a 3 hour drive and I am already dreading it. We have been in the car already all weekend so more driving does not sound fun. We are watching game 2 of the playoffs with the Braves and then going to head out. The Braves sucked it up last night and lost 2-1. They didn’t suck….the pitcher did and for some reason Snit didn’t pull him. Ugh….

Kaden White could use some prayers. He is really struggling and considering coming home. His Mom is so worried and knows he needs to stay and finish but she can’t say anything more at this point. Prayers are going to be needed for sure. Makes my heart hurt for all of them involved.

How are you feeling with transfers coming up soon? I know you mentioned you are getting lots of new missionaries and that there is a possibility of you becoming a trainer. Which is nuts. Right? I have been reading the BOM and I can’t help but think of the word ‘humble’ as it has played out this week in my studies. As you get ready to welcome newbies to the mission and also face the reality of maybe training yourself, remember to be humble in all the doings. The last thing anyone needs is someone who is not.

I can’t wait to catch up with you and see how your week has gone. I find I often wonder what your days look like and what life as a whole ‘looks like’. I sure am proud of you and all you are doing. Keep up the good work. I’ve added some pictures from Jackson this weekend. You can almost feel the cold. I added a fun video of a fox too. Hoping you can watch it.

I love you for forever.
Mom