We are thankful

We had a good Thanksgiving in New Zealand! We skyped with all our kids and grandkids who were at Donevan's house, and it was really wonderful to see and hear them all, and know they were together and having fun. We fixed a traditional Thanksgiving dinner here, and invited our friends, the Stauffers, who are CES missionaries from Bountiful, UT, and the two new Sister Family History Missionaries, who just arrived from the States on Wednesday, Sister Chelius, and Sister Nation, and our two Sister Missionaries, here in Ashburton, Sister Fetu'u, and Sister Holladay, and Terry Leach, who is from the States, and a recent convert. We had a really nice day! We bought some beautiful peonies that made me so happy!

We feel so thankful and blessed. We are thankful for our wonderful family and love each one. We are thankful for each other and we grow closer together and appreciate each other more each day. We are thankful for the gospel, and the great blessing it is in our lives. We are thankful for our Savior and brother, Jesus Christ. We are thankful to be in Ashburton, New Zealand, and serving a mission. We are thankful for the many new wonderful friends that we have made here, and the sweet experiences that we are having. We are thankful for dear friends and extended family and loved ones at home. We are thankful for the love and support from everyone, as we serve this mission! Our hearts are full of gratitude and love !