February 18, 2013

Dear Family,

I simply don't like how fast time is flying. I can't believe yet another transfer is over. By the end of this next transfer, I'll be half way through my mission! It's so crazy! And next transfer is a 5 week transfer (to accommodate the change in how long missionaries stay in the MTC) so this one is going to go even faster! Then we start busy season at the sites, which leads into Pageant and then there goes the summer! This is crazy!

So something crazy about this transfer is that Newark North got closed :( It's only for a transfer since we don't have as many sisters as we need right now, but it's still kind of sad to hear that your old area is closed. It will be covered by the Newark South sisters for the transfer, so their area is HUGE for this transfer, but I know they can do it. 

I have felt the power of the atonement so strongly this past week, which is an experience I am certainly grateful for. Thank you all for your love and support :) It was also nice to know that I had Sister Madsen and several senior sister missionaries here to support me. It's the second best line of support other than if I could be with the family :)

Can you believe that a year ago on Friday was when I got my mission call? February 15 was the big day! Look at how much has happened and changed in a year!

Anyway, this week was a really good one! Things have been picking up a bit in our area, which is of course a huge blessing!


Thanks for all the love and support and letters and packages and flowers and everything! I love you all sooooo much!

Love you and miss you tons!
 

Love,

Sister Butters