SO MUCH COLD (1/4/16 email)

Well this week we've been locked up for a couple of days because the roads have been closed due to ice and sleet and such. It's so weird because it had normal snow for a while, but after a couple hours it turned into freezing rain/sleet so there's a thick layer of ice over the snow. So yesterday we walked to some of our closer appointments but had to cancel the ones that we couldn't walk to. We spent so much time calling people inside and planning our week, though, so this week is by far the most well-planned and organized week I've seen on my mission so far!

My roommates and I all go to the church gym every morning to work out, and one of their New Year's resolutions is to do a "Carter workout" at least twice a week. I'm now the official workout instructor here. They have a love/hate relationship with me now, though, because they're so dead after working out. I LOVE WORKING OUT!!!

At church last Sunday, one of the members spoke about the blessings of paying tithing and how she's been able to see that bless her life. K and C were there and we haven't taught them about tithing at that point, so we were hoping they weren't too confused after that. When we met with them this week, though, we talked about it and C said, "Oh I actually came home after church last week and prayed about it and I love the idea of paying tithing."

N and C are just so genuine and really want to follow God. I just love them! They're still progressing toward their baptism on January 16th!

This week we met with a new investigator, P, who said he felt an automatic connection when he looked in my eyes and he asked if I was married. We're referring him to Elders tomorrow........

We celebrated New Years twice this week. First we went to a cute assisted living home and they had a count-down/celebration at noon! Haha it was so much fun! I just love cute, old people. Then we celebrated with our roommates at 10:00pm and went to bed at 10:30pm. Haha we're lame.

Sister Arbon and I are literal twins. Same hair and same outfit without even planning it!

Which one is me? I don't even know.

We went to the church to plan last week and saw a homeless person sleeping right outside the door. I almost had a heart attack because we were there alone and I didn't know if anyone was in the building, but thankfully the doors were safely locked.

Well, once again, I love you all! Read Matthew 7:7 and think about how dang wonderful God is. He really does want the best for us, and He is always watching over us. He has given us the steps we need to take in order to be happy, so the ball is in our court. Follow His commandments and you will be happy!