My Favorite Family February 9, 2009

Dear Family,

I'M GETTING TRANSFERRED!

I'm leaving tomorrow for Kissimmee, Florida (it's by St. Cloud, close to Lakeland I think) because Kissimmee is just south of Orlando, too. : ) Small world, huh? I will serving as senior companion with Elder Urry. I look forward to serving anywhere the Lord calls me.

My week has crazy with a capital C. On Monday, zone p-day, I tore the tendon in my left ankle again, playing basketball (or maybe just sprained it, don't really know for sure.) Don't worry though, it wasn't nearly as bad as last time [Last June playing basketball at the church!] and I just followed the doctor's instructions-- first 24 hours elevation and ice. I still have my 'air cast' so I have been walking on it ever since Tuesday and it is healing fast. I can go tracting again so I am set. : ) I really have to stay away from that basketball. A member told me that it was the church's carpeted floors and that it happens to a lot of people playing church b-ball.This week we ate some frog legs for a dinner at the S's house. They were pretty good actually, breaded with corn meal and fried.

On the Monday that I sprained my foot we had a nice FHE at Sister Y's house with a big group.

Well, Cesar is progressing and he came to church on Sunday! We've taught him most of the lessons and we committed him to fast and pray about the truth of everything we have shared: the Book of Mormon, church, Joseph Smith, etc. His new date is for the 21st. The K. daughters, Anna and Briana are progressing and now have baptismal dates for the 28th. Reece, I gave Anna a special copy of the Book of Mormon, the one with your testimony in it and she really appreciated it. You did well!

Well I'm going to attempt to send another e-mail but if I don't get to I will write the rest of it in a letter this week.

I love you all and wish you a wonderful week,

Elder Miller

OK, I'm back so . . . Cesar P. is progressing and he is still very positive. : ) The K. daughters have been taught the restoration, the plan of salvation, and the gospel of Jesus Christ (lessons 1-3). I might get to attend both Cesar's and the K's baptisms because it's close enough to travel from Kissimmee and I have taught them more than three lessons. So hopefully president will grant me that permission.

Before I forget how are the Fullmers?? And the Bishop?? I would love to hear how they and the ward are doing.

Well, I've been preparing the area for my leave by updating fully the area book and the map book as well. The elder taking my place is awesome so he will be really good for the Minneola area! He is currently the assistant to the president, but he will be now district leader of this area and Elder Bradford's companion.

Sunday was my last sacrament with the Minneola Ward. I'm really going to miss my first area and all the amazing people here. You just grow so close to the members and the area after 6 months that it's hard to leave. But I know the Lord needs my help in Kissimmee, so I am happy to serve there. I leave tomorrow morning. I have had tons of members that I am close to, sign my book that Sister Hovey gave to me. So that will be nice for memories and keeping in contact with people.

On Sunday we had ward conference and I sang three songs with the choir: Count your many blessings, Joseph Smith's first prayer (to the tune of Jesus lover of my soul), and Glory to God on high. Today I have my last goodbyes and meals with the members. The S's seem sad to see me go and wanted to call and tell you that I am leaving, but i told them I wanted to tell you first. : ) Well, goodbye Minneola, hello Kissimmee.

I love you, each and every one of you so much! I hope your well goes really well and that you are able to accomplish everything you have ahead of you. Dad, good luck. Mom, keep up the awesome job on your novel and magazines/articles! (please tell me what plans you have for it after it is finished). : ) Remi, Keep up the good work in school, and have fun with your brother! Reece, I'm glad you are doing so well at your job and I wish you the best of luck in your school work as well!

I love you,

Elder Miller