HELLO FAVORITE PEOPLE

hi my favorite people! 

this week was chilly here in georgia! when the wind blows, it sure does blow. i took out the tights & scarves & bundled my little self up. oh man did i feel like a dork :) 

kind of a crazy week too. we were asked to give the lesson in relief society about being a member missionary, so fitting for us ;) it went really well & i was able to share my conversion story with all of the sisters & show them my baptism pictures. it was awesome & i am glad that i can help others know what an influence each of them can have in somebody's life. it was also the primary program, those are my favorite sundays ever. the kids are so dang cute & i just laugh & cry & then laugh some more at how innocent & charming all of them are. my favorite is when they sing all of the songs, but instead of singing it is more like screaming :) the best! 

really cool experience!! we have been working with our recent convert donna with family history. she was actually able to get lots of it from her sister who loves that stuff! we went over to a member's home & got her all set up with an account & she got cruising! BUT GET THIS. as she is plugging information is, one of her ancestors links up with some else who has been doing their family history work. & this person lives in taylor, arizona & is a member of the church! so cool. when i get home i am going to find them. :) it is such a small world we live in! 

sister smith & i had some adventures this week. lots of back roads & mud. i think i am turning into a southern hick.. ;) i am out there in the dirt & my skirt & it is just a sight to see! we came across some peacocks & a deer carcass. really great. there is so much roadkill here in georgia! kind of sad. i sometimes get a little weepy over it.. so emotional. we also entertained our district on our conference call.. we were asked to do an opening hymn for the first time & i told sister smith beforehand that if i looked at her i would start laughing & it would all go downhill from there. well we were doing great & then i had to test the waters & make eye contact with her & we just died laughing! seriously i was on the floor rolling & we couldn't even finish. so funny! i was out of breath from laughing so hard. but hey, now we don't ever sing hymns for our calls anymore ;) blessing! 

i hope y'all have an amazing week this week! there is so much to be thankful for. i am so glad that the holidays are here. i love the spirit of thanksgiving! it gives me a chance to reflect on all that i have been blessed with. the church is true. & our Savior loves you! 

until next time, 

sister bell.

(Side note:  As Emily's mother, I am DYING because of all the pics she could post...she chose this one!  She has always loved when we skin animals....but eww??)