How are you? It sounds like Family Home Evening was great! I bet Matt did a wonderful job! You asked how long it takes for me to get your hand written letters. I usually get them Friday or Saturday. We all get in those slumps sometimes. It's ok to miss those we love but what a blessing it is to know that we can see and be with them again. It's crazy to think that it has already been a year since Grandpa passed away.

  We are teaching a less active man that is trying to get back to church and eventually to the temple. His wife died 3 years ago and he wants to be sealed to her. He has some obstacles but he is working on getting over them. We are trying to meet with him once a week so we can help him. He knows that there is life after this. I have been so happy to be able to testify of forever families and the Spirit World. I hope we can continue to help him. One of our investigators won't let us teach him the lessons but he will read the Book of Mormon with us and his wife. His wife is member and very active. We asked them to pray to before they read together during the week and they both said they would. I know that if they do they will have the Spirit there with them more. I can't wait to see how their reading went this week. We taught a lot of less actives this week. We actually contacted someone the bishop wanted us to contact and she wants us to come back. I hope we can help her and her family. All of the people here are so nice.

  Brunswick is pretty good size. We have a Wal-Mart near Brunswick. It is in a place called Cooks Corner. You could Google Earth where I am at if you get the chance. As for the call home on Mother's day-- We don't get to skype. We just do phone calls. I can talk on the phone with you for an hour but I'm not sure what time it will be happening. I'll let you know when I find out more details. 
  This e-mail might be a little short because we have a shorter amount of time to write because the Library is closed today for Patriot's Day. We are using the church computers and the Elders need to write home too.

  We had a training this week down in Manchester for the new missionaries and their trainers. It was fabulous! I learned a lot!! We were able to stay over night in the mission home. My companion and I were able to eat breakfast with Sister Wilkey. She was asking about our area and the people we are teaching. It was fun to be able to talk with her. The Wilkeys are wonderful people!!

  It is so important for us to recognize God in our life. Everything we have is from God and we are nothing without our Savior. Sometimes I feel like Ammon in Alma 26:16. I wish I could explain just how I feel being a missionary!! I have learned so much and I still have so much to learn but I love it!! Every night we talk about miracles that we noticed that day. It has helped me appreciate the little things in life. Will you all try to notice the miracles that happen everyday? There are so many miracles that the Lord blesses us with! The Gospel is true! Have a great week!!! I love you so much!!!

    Love,

      Sister Griffin