Семь месяцев вниз!

Sometimes, with life being so crazy and moving so fast, it's hard to believe that my very best friend has been away from home for a whole seven months! It's amazing how fast time seems to just fly! It's such an amazing blessing, being on this adventure. It definitely feels like a roller coaster ride, one of those ones that seems like you have to wait in line for forever before you can step foot in the cart, and once you do, it only slows down a few times. And with each up hill battle, it speeds up with a quick down hill ride. Who can complain? I'm not going to. So far, this is my favorite roller coaster ride EVER!

FINALLY!! Seven months down!

This last month has been pretty exciting! Elder McCallum has had the opportunity to perform his first baptism in the field, and give a confirmation in Russian! I think he felt a little nervous about the confirmation part, but he pulled through. The Lord definitely had his hand in on that. I know he did. He helped calm any fears of that righteous missionary.

Also, we made it to 200 days done and gone! I try not to bring it up to Mike unless he brings it up, too, so usually I'm over here fan-girling over this super cute missionary who's making so many proud over there. I feel as though I can pretty much guarantee that I get eye rolls from all my posts and pictures and comments. I just ask you to bear with me- it's still such a huge change!

Not sure what's going on here, but I'm not planning on questioning. 

Also, I officially started that new job, so it's been hectic over here, too. I had to go to a weeks worth of training out of town and had to stay in a hotel by myself, and was feeling SO anxious!! So, who did I have join me along for the ride? Well, Mr. Mike the bear, of course. Laugh away. I know I did. ;) 

While I was down for training, I had the chance to stop by the temple for a few minutes. Major comfort. It's so amazing how just walking around the grounds of the temple can bring peace. I can't wait to be married in our temple!!

My lucky bear in the hotel room with me.
Weird?
I don't see why you would ever think that.

Seattle, Washington LDS temple

As for all you lovely, lovely girls waiting for a missionary- keep your beautiful chin up! This will be something amazing to look back on once it's all said and done. I'm well aware there are many more girls out there who have been waiting for a longer amount of time, but I'm sure they would all give similar advice. And always, always remember about their family waiting back at home, too. You're not the only one who is waiting. The Lord comes first, then his family, and then you. You are loved and your support is appreciated, but right now, you are not, and should not be the center of his attention.

I find myself decorating envelopes in my free time.
No I don't have a problem.

Also, he makes my heart swell. Russian is such a fun language to hear, but I sure as heck don't know what's being said. Mike recently sent me these words in Russian and translated them for me. I kinda sorta wanted to be sure it was accurate, so I translated it on Google. He was spot on. I should have known. ;)

Words in Russian from Elder McCallum.
(Awww!)

I may or may not be kind of obsessed with this guy.

And, as always, eternally yours,

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