Dear Austin!
It was so good to hear from you on Weds (2times even better). I still have a crazy desire to pick up the phone and call you when I read your letters or think about how your day is going. Maybe it will become more real that that is not possible when you are actually in Russia.
I am so glad that some of my advise over the years maybe coming in handy. Sorry that it has been rough - but I am sure you will both grow from being companions. I was so excited BUT not surprised that your coaches want to move you up to the more advanced district. That would be a very hard decision - I hope they don't make you choose. It really sounds like you have grow to really love the elders in your district and that is wonderful. I am wondering if they move you up to the advanced district if that means that you will leave for Russia sooner? What about your Visa? Anyway - I am sure you will tell us what is happening next week.
We have had several people asking about you and I am so proud to say that you are doing really well. I will try to get the book you wanted sent to you. For fun - the postmaster told me how much that last package would have cost if I were sending it to Russia. It would have come to $45.00!!!! I was shocked. If I used a different box - not priority then it would have been $22! That is a big difference. I guess I better spoil you while you are here in America! Of course you know I won't be able to resist sending you packages in Russia - I will just have to get creative.
By the way - I am using your computer for a little while at work. Mine totally quit on me yesterday afternoon. It won't move past the gray beginning screen. I sent to into the district office and hopefully they can fix it. I am praying they can as ALL of my SOAR program files, letters, graduation requirements, all my 3rd grade stuff, etc. is on the hard drive only! Really dumb - I should have been smarter so I just pray the Lord can help them fix my computer :)
Sounds like you are having an incredible time. I am glad your companions dad sent lights to you guys. I was going to in this last box you just got but I was not sure if it was allowed or not. Your dad was there in the summer and he did not know either. Sorry - I will still send you some of you want me to. Do you want any other decorations?
I got an email from Ulrika today (really late for her) saying she was so happy to see you were happy and so glad we were forwarding them your letters. Well I need to write a Fractions test for tomorrow for 3rd grade. Know that I love you and think about you every day several times wondering what you are doing, etc. I know when in doubt I am sure you are sitting in class :) so I know you are happy:)
Sure do love you and look forward to hearing more from you next week. BTW - do you get to call home on Christmas? If so what time? Do you get to Skype????? I sure hope so! Keep us posted on if they decide to move you up or not. In your next letter if you think about it - tell us what your daily schedule is. That would help me know what you are doing when I am thinking about you.
Ok - I better write this test! I Love you TONS!!!!
Hugs and Kisses!
Mom
It was so good to hear from you on Weds (2times even better). I still have a crazy desire to pick up the phone and call you when I read your letters or think about how your day is going. Maybe it will become more real that that is not possible when you are actually in Russia.
I am so glad that some of my advise over the years maybe coming in handy. Sorry that it has been rough - but I am sure you will both grow from being companions. I was so excited BUT not surprised that your coaches want to move you up to the more advanced district. That would be a very hard decision - I hope they don't make you choose. It really sounds like you have grow to really love the elders in your district and that is wonderful. I am wondering if they move you up to the advanced district if that means that you will leave for Russia sooner? What about your Visa? Anyway - I am sure you will tell us what is happening next week.
We have had several people asking about you and I am so proud to say that you are doing really well. I will try to get the book you wanted sent to you. For fun - the postmaster told me how much that last package would have cost if I were sending it to Russia. It would have come to $45.00!!!! I was shocked. If I used a different box - not priority then it would have been $22! That is a big difference. I guess I better spoil you while you are here in America! Of course you know I won't be able to resist sending you packages in Russia - I will just have to get creative.
By the way - I am using your computer for a little while at work. Mine totally quit on me yesterday afternoon. It won't move past the gray beginning screen. I sent to into the district office and hopefully they can fix it. I am praying they can as ALL of my SOAR program files, letters, graduation requirements, all my 3rd grade stuff, etc. is on the hard drive only! Really dumb - I should have been smarter so I just pray the Lord can help them fix my computer :)
Sounds like you are having an incredible time. I am glad your companions dad sent lights to you guys. I was going to in this last box you just got but I was not sure if it was allowed or not. Your dad was there in the summer and he did not know either. Sorry - I will still send you some of you want me to. Do you want any other decorations?
I got an email from Ulrika today (really late for her) saying she was so happy to see you were happy and so glad we were forwarding them your letters. Well I need to write a Fractions test for tomorrow for 3rd grade. Know that I love you and think about you every day several times wondering what you are doing, etc. I know when in doubt I am sure you are sitting in class :) so I know you are happy:)
Sure do love you and look forward to hearing more from you next week. BTW - do you get to call home on Christmas? If so what time? Do you get to Skype????? I sure hope so! Keep us posted on if they decide to move you up or not. In your next letter if you think about it - tell us what your daily schedule is. That would help me know what you are doing when I am thinking about you.
Ok - I better write this test! I Love you TONS!!!!
Hugs and Kisses!
Mom
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