09-02-13

I can´t believe that i have been away from you 5 for nine months already.  A year ago we were home, the girls were going to school and i was fishing. ;)  Probably right???  Now i sit in awe as i witness the immense growth that my  family is making as they pass through some of the most difficult times of their lives.  I know that God chose for these trials to come while i was gone, there is no other way He would have it.  It is hard at times to hear about the hard times you are having back home, but it is very necessary, i am still part of the family so i still need to be part of the loop. :)  But this week had a lot of bummers, looks like Kayli and Ethan are going through one of the very  hardest times in their life’s, JJ is recovering from a tough time in High School, Chelsea is juggling School and Work, Dad is working on supporting our family, Mom is stressing over school troubles and then working on helping all the tragedies going on in the family.  Braden is thrown in to the mix as the big red cherry that tops it all off. :)

I have you all in my prayers and i know that God is going to help each of you in the manner that you need the most.  I am super excited for Brett and his Mission call.  I can´t remember where he is going or what language,so could you fill me in again? :) Thanks.  You will all be seeing him today right?  That is weird to think about sometimes... That you are all enjoying the warming love that our family shares.  All eating and talking as you sit outside in the wonderful "Grandma´s House" atmosphere.  I miss that so very VERY much.  We are just moving into warm weather here FINALY.  i have froze my butt  off.  We played Basketball today with the office elders of the West mission and had a blast!  do you know how long it has been since i have spent 4 Hours out in the sun playing sports?  LONG TIME.  I got quite the sunburn and feel great!!!  I have been so sluggish lately.  It gelt so great to get out and exert myself little.  (It is going to be hard to wake up tomorrow though... haha.)  We played five on five.  I played quite well, wish i was in better shape though. 

I am doing great here in buceo.  Frustrated with the investigators we have right now because they lack desire and will power to take the necessary steps towards baptism.  But we are working with them and trying to get some more references from the ward.  

Mashayla sends me the emails she sends to her family every week, so she is keeping me informed as to how she is doing... Guess she got quite sick and hasn´t been able to go out and proselyte much.  Hope she gets feelin better.

Hermana Coon is quite a sweet young girl.  She and i met when she got here to Uruguay.  You had sent me a picture of her and told me she was related to Dawn and Brandon stockbridge.  She is doing great. :)  Just got her Momma´s packages and loving the life as an Oro.  :)  She and i talked for quite a while when she was here, gotta love her smile.  She is now in her area and far away, but i did my part in taking care of her when she got her. :)  haha.  Love for her to be in my district down the line.  

I absolutely love the money clip that you guys sent me, i use it everyday now. :)  I´m not sure what to ask for now... haha. so just send me some love, a couple hugs, and .... a ..... LARGE ORANGE ...... DRINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  hahah.  I said that the other day and totally busted out laughing while everyone else sat there looking at me funny. :)  haha.  So i definitely want some pictures of the house, some photos of you guys just doing normal things around, mom cooking. dad working.  that sorts of stuff. :)  Chelsea i put you in charge. :)  YOu and jj both have iphones, so start snapping and sending. :)  K?

It was totally awesome to see the photo of Brett and I at my baptism. :)  Did my heart good to see those precious memories.  :)  :)  

Well.  I love you all so much!!!!!  Have a fantastic week and don´t ever let the bad out-weigh the good.  That is your choice so "Chose the right" . ;)

Love you all from the bottom of my heart.

Elder Logan Reay