Cherie's Letter

My heart is completely filled with joy at the news of Lillian’s birth. I love the name! We truly are a blessed family . In the words of the movie Legacy, "the Lord has blessed us"!

I am so happy to hear that all went smoothly. It sounds like it was the perfect labor process, and it’s so good to hear that mommy and baby are doing well. I can't wait to meet her! It will be a full house when I get home, but that will be great- I wouldn't want it any other way :)

I must applaud the family for the amazing response to my requests for pictures. Mom, I must say your smile is looking great! Oh, and Jamie, the boyfriend looks nice - very handsome. And of course baby Lillian and Cozette are looking completely gorgeous!! What beautiful nieces I have! How is Cozette reacting to the competition?


Well, while you all were having an adventure Friday night, we were setting a baptismal date with Heide (our 19 year old investigator) AND her mother! They both committed to being baptized on the 16th of May- so exciting!! It looks like teaching girls in my own "life-time range" (however you say that in English) has highlighted almost every city I’ve served in. These Dutch/Belge young women are just so exemplary! I am so proud of Heidi and her mother as well. She is totally solid in the Gospel, and is a wonderful addition to the young adult group in the ward. She is the ray of sunshine for us!!

Serving with Zr. Bennett is great. We get along wonderfully, and have seen plenty of success. As her time in the mission wraps up, I am starting to get this panicky feeling in my stomach that reminds me that my own release is around the corner. That and I just received a letter from the office informing me formally that I will be released in 2 months. I'll just have to make the most of the time I had I guess. I think serving with Zr. Bennett has been a good preparation to help me ease a little into my release. Either way, I can't help but look forward to next transfer, when I can forget all about being released again. This little mission world we live in is so much fun to get lost in!

I love you all very much!

Liefs;
Zuster Gulliver