Feb. 2, 2011

Dear Family and Friends,                                                 2-2-2011

   This week has been great. I can't believe that I passed my half way mark. It’s crazy!!! I have less than four weeks left. I'm so excited. I know that when that time comes to leave the MTC I will be more than ready. My Spanish won’t be perfect, but I know that the Spirit will help me till I am more confident in my abilities. I will for sure be able to call you from the airport, but they like you to wait till your layover. I think mine will most likely be in Atlanta. We will see... I think I get my flight plans in two weeks. I will either get to call you for a few minutes at that time, or I will just have to email and call later.  You may want to think about sending me a calling card, They don't limit the time you get to talk to your family... It just depends on how long your layover is.

Well this week more Elders left. I can't believe that my District is the oldest. Time is flying. I am having a blast. I am still tired all the time. Spanish is still going slow but it is coming. This Saturday we are teaching our first whole lesson in Spanish. I am kind of nervous, but the Lord usually has a way of helping you out if you do all you can to prepare before hand.

About Clarissa.... Holy Cow! I am so happy for her!  I'll be honest I'm a little jealous of her situation. Don't get me wrong I know this is where I am supposed to be, and I wouldn't change it. But, there are still times that I wish  I were married instead... I know it’s going to happen. I just need to wait and let the Lords timing do its role. By the way I really was totally serious about wanting there to be a life size cut or of myself at the reception if it is at all possible... You can just get one of Scarlett Johansann and put my face on it. I wouldn't mind having her body for a day. Ha Ha Ha

I love you all so much! this week has been a great one. I hope you all have a good healthy week know that the Lord loves you and that he is completely aware of everything we are going through. I LOVE YOU!!!

                                                   Loves,

                                                       Su Hija Hermana Ricks

P.S. Tell Jeffery to write me!!!! I miss him. I want to know about school, church, scouts, friends.... Everything. :)

P.P.P.S. Yes it is freezing here... I dread every time I have to go outside..... BURRRR Time is up. LOVES