Sister Morgan Ashley Daniels

Dear family,

Well, this week has just flown! I really can't believe how fast it all is...

I'm not sure what to write about seeing that I saw you only a few days ago! Hmmm. Well, one adventure I failed to mention is the stick story. We were walking back to our car after a lesson, and we see this giant stick protruding from the passenger side of the door. Someone had tried to break into our car....with a stick... They were unsuccessful but we found the attempt pretty amusing :) Wish I had thought to take a picture!

On a more serious note, this week has really been a humbling one. It seemed that everyone we talked was going through a really big trial. From a brain tumor to real poverty, we saw it all this week. What was so amazing to me was their attitude about all of it. They didn't bemoan their fate or see their life in any sort of negative light. It was amazing to me. I have been so blessed in my life with good health, the gospel, a strong family, stable finances, and educational opportunities. The idea that others didn't have all of that was something I never thought about before my mission. It has really opened my eyes. I just want to fix everything and take them out of their situation and put them in a better! But I can't.. And yet I have seen just a simple lesson, a scripture, a prayer bring a smile and tears and I feel like I, in some small way, am helping them. I might not be getting them out of their situation but I can help them turn to the One who can make their situation better.

We also went Christmas caroling, which was really fun. We went to a nursing home and sang to Sister Rankin. She was "tickled pink" (her expression not mine) and took us all around the nursing home visiting all her friends. It just made us feel really good and it was a Christmas miracle, because I was still struggling with my voice and yet I could sing the carols no problem! Blessing!

I love you all! It was nice to see you all again!

Love,

Sister Daniels