Thanks to everyone who made my birthday such a happy one! I loved the sweet messages and calls and most of all the very fun Zoom Party! I never dreamed that an isolated, long-distance birthday could be so fun!
My friends in the mission really made it a special day too. I was greeted with several sisters at the front desk singing happy birthday to me. 🎵 Sister Randall, the mission president's wife, brought in a delicious cake,🍰 and Sister Burnham, the secretary, brought in cookies. My friend Susan Temple brought in gifts and flowers, and two sweet receptionists, Sister Clark and Sister Stephens even brought me flowers. Susan bought lunch from Costa Vida for all the ladies in the office, and we ate together in the break room.
Madeline even called me from Portugal. Abby called me last week, but I wasn't smart enough to get a picture! Annabelle FaceTime'd me (with the help of her daddy), and blew kisses.
I absolutely loved the Zoom party! Thanks to all of you who humored me by participating. It truly is amazing how close we can feel by just seeing faces and hearing voices. Camille sent me decorations, we all had our own refreshments, and there was even singing involved. I loved the games, even if I didn't win the one all about me! I'm just too slow I guess.
I spent a wonderful afternoon yesterday with Marian and Nolan. I taught them how to "Doordash" and we had a great dinner together. They are so very dear to me, and I'm grateful for their example of love and endurance!
THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH! I can't tell you how much I love you! I looked for a quote that might be appropriate, and here's one I found: "Today I am grateful for family who are friends and friends who become family." That is so true for me. I'm so grateful for your love and friendship, your patience with me for my mistakes and imperfections (so many!). I'm grateful for your examples of love and kindness for each other and within your own little families. I'm so blessed by your goodness, your testimonies and faithfulness.
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