Email from Mom: September 10, 2022

From: Mom
To: Christian.garcia@missionary.org
Date: Saturday, September 10, 2022
Subject: Fall is coming

Hey kiddo,

How are you this week? How have things been progressing and moving along with your ami's and any new finds this week? How is your companion? How are the other Elders doing in the apartment?

Things here at home are good. There is a crispness in the morning air that reminds me that Fall is knocking on our doors and I need to ready myself for that. Even though I am so not ready! :) There wasn't school or work on Monday so it was nice to not have anything to worry about. B hung out with friends, Kaitlyn got fried with friends on boats at Deer Creek. She was gone all day and had the best time.

Tyler and I flew to Oakland on Tuesday for the games there. We had great seats in the press box that came with all you could drink drinks, hot dogs, pizzas, candy, ice cream, and more. Plus the Braves won both games so that was fun. We made nice with the guy working on the 2nd game and ended up being moved to way better seats. So good in fact that we were right there against the fence when the players were headed back to the locker room. It was awesome. I got 2 signed balls (Dansby Swanson and Travis D'Arnaud) and two signatures on a hat (Vaughn Grissom and Michael Harris II). I say overall it was a good quick trip.

Thursday and Friday Tyler was hunting. Brooklyn finished out her week at school and Kaitlyn did the same. She spent Friday night in Provo with some mission friends and had a great time. Today she is headed to the lantern festival while we host some friends and neighbors for pizza and pool before it gets too cold. I made some cookies and have been taking care of household chores as well.

We have ward conference tomorrow. Will be interesting to see what the Stake has to say when they visit and teach lessons. I am sure the class sizes will surprise them to say the least. I don't know. I just don't get very hopeful much anymore when  it comes to going to church with our ward. I just wish that there was something good you know? Maybe I need to do more on my end. And I will work on that but for now...ward conference tomorrow. ;)

I am hopeful this week has been good and that you have found reasons to smile each day. I have you in my thoughts and prayers always. I sure love you.

Mom