Week 2

Hey buddy!

Can you believe you’re in week 2? How has this week been? Has it been harder or easier?

Today was Jackson’s farewell. I didn’t know about it, so I didn’t go. We had another homecoming/farewell in our ward today. It was the kid we saw in Sunday school your last Sunday here that was sitting with his dad. He’s doing a service mission. He was really cute. You can tell he’s special needs when he talks. He talked about the difference between a service mission and a proselyting mission. He described it as proselyting missionaries are the voice of the Lord and service missionaries are the hands of the Lord. I liked that.

Today we did Nixon and Kai’s family birthday party. His birthday is this Thursday. We did it at Riverton Park. Easton and Canon both couldn’t come. Canon is in St. George at the Black Desert PGA golf tournament, and Easton is on his way back from riding dirt bikes in Orderville with his friends. It was sad not to have any of you there. Your presence is definitely missed! I still think you’re coming, or I start dishing you up a plate of leftovers for when you get home.

I was in Las Vegas this week. Left Wednesday and came home Friday. It was 100 while I was there. I went around visiting a bunch of Vitamin Shoppes. I did get to sit at the pool for a bit each day.

Nix played really well in his game yesterday. I think he had 14 points and a bunch of rebounds. I was proud of him.

This week is the missionary mom’s lunch! I can’t believe how fast it came up. Thursday is Nixon’s birthday. I’m going to take him and his friends to Topgolf. That’s what he chose to do. They should have fun.

I will let you know all about it! We also leave for Minneapolis this Saturday. Speaking of football, Cam Rising played yesterday and looked horrible. He also twisted his ankle in about the 3rd play of the game! He was limping the entire game. I have no clue what they’re going to do, but it would be better to have Isaac come back in. Back to the NFL…Vikings are undefeated and the Lions have only lost 1 game, so that should be a fun game to go to.

I can’t wait to hear all about your week. I pray for you every day. I miss you every day, bud. I’m so proud of you for making the choice to serve a mission. You will change lives, including yours.

Love you to the moon and back!

Mom

LOVE YOU MOM, I’m getting really emotional reading these emails, but I love it because it gives me a reason to keep going and a reality check in, haha. I always thought when Easton left that it would be bad for Nix when I left, just because of how sad I was when Easton left. Mainly at family parties, which is weird to say, but that is when I would realize someone isn’t there, especially when Canon and Lexi aren’t there. But I feel bad when I saw the video of his birthday party. I am sure he had tons of fun, but I kind of knew how he felt. But when Easton left, I always had him, haha. How blessed am I? I have realized how blessed we are, not mainly because of the things we have, but because of the spirit and family we have, being born into this church. Also, it has to be true because of the things I feel. Like, how would you feel if someone who is trying to speak your language but doesn’t do it that well tells you that someone else found an ancient book and translated it? I would find that weird. I don’t know about me. So, there are more members out of the states than in them. But anyway, kind of got off topic there. The things I miss, besides you guys of course, are hearing about things in the outside world and just watching football with everyone, but I am here for a reason. At night, I receive the most revelation and feel the most spirit, I think. (Besides inside the celestial room, which has been such a blessing.) But I write in my prayer journal. One thing that I wrote, and I just write off of feeling, is "everything is going to be okay at home," which I think is awesome. I know that doesn’t mean things are going to be perfect for you guys, and maybe really hard years. I don’t yet really understand what He means, but I know it will be okay no matter what because we are a part of this gospel. Heavenly Father’s love is so immense and so great we can’t even comprehend. He blessed us with the spirit, which is amazing. Like, I can feel it guiding me as I write this. I love it and it is the best feeling in the world. But this is getting way too long. I love you so much and I pray for you guys every day too. I love you guys and hope you know it. I didn’t say it enough when I was there. You are the most caring person I have ever met, mom. LOVE YOU SO MUCH.

-Hud

Ahhh Hud! This email is so special to me. You are exactly right! When Easton left, I was so worried about you and Nix. I remember always hearing that families of missionaries are blessed. I wanted to make sure I was recognizing the blessings, not just the hard times. I started writing down all the blessings we were receiving because of Easton serving. There were so many! I was amazed. Hud, we are now receiving blessings because of you! I am so impressed that the spirit told you that. It is 100% true. You do not need to worry about us here; everything is going to be okay at home! Nix is doing so much better, he is really involved with his friends, and they have really rallied around him. I should send you a pic of the cute letter Nash wrote him. He also gave him an Argentina bracelet. Another blessing is Canon, Lex, and the baby! All of their friends had a really hard time getting pregnant, and they got pregnant the first time. I truly think it's due partly to you! Yes, we are going to have hard times, but they will be easier because of your sacrifice and service. I know that is true. I know what you mean about Nix's birthday. I was so sad when Easton didn't make it home and Canon wasn't going to be there. It made my heart hurt to not have you guys there for him. I don't know if you realize how much he looks up to you and how much he loves you. I know he would fight a lot, but you really are his best friend. You were always so good to play with him and be there for him. Your presence here in the house has been greatly missed. I missed Easton, but he was gone so much that it wasn't that big of a change. You've left a big void. But remember, we are being blessed because of it. For Nixon's birthday on Thursday, I am letting him take his friends to dinner and then to Top Golf. He is really looking forward to it. Sean has been playing catch with him, which I am really grateful for. He knows what an adjustment it is and has really stepped up to be there for him. I love you, Hud, I can already see a change in you. We truly are blessed with an amazing family. We always have people that are here for us no matter what. Not everyone has that! I hope you know that myself, your brothers, dad, and Sean would be there for you in an instant, no questions asked.

I love you and can't wait for our call next week! Work hard and remember Heavenly Father hears you, answers you, and knows you personally!

Mom