Hugs from the Bonham Sisters!

When P-day, Preparation Day, arrives on Monday, the girls send emails and letters to family and friends. 

Both girls have struggled this week and they both mentioned how they wanted to give me a big hug! Melts my heart!

Heidi said, " Imagine me giving you a BIG hug and just holding it, because that's what I feel like doing right now.  

I love you,

Sister Heidi Bonham"

I did imagine that hug! A GREAT, BIG hug! 

Kelli said, "Hi mom!!  I love you so much, and i miss you sooooooooooo much!!! i'm having the hardest time right now!! I want to come back and hug you!"

Kelli has always been a great hugger and I miss her and her hugs soooo much! I imagined a BIG hug from Kelli. Then I imagined Kelli and Heidi and I in a group hug. Then I imagined Jesus in our hug. Then I imagined Bob with us in a group hug. Then I imagined Dianna in our hug. Then I imagined Todd and the five boys joining our big family hug! It was glorious!

This week both girls mentioned that they had sought out and received priesthood blessings of comfort from their district leaders. "When the going gets tough, the tough get comfort through blessings". Heidi mentioned that she was grateful for growing up in a home where Bob was always worthy and willing to give our family blessings. It is amazing that young people, the age of these missionaries, have learned to put such faith in Heavenly Father. Their experiences and the lessons they learn will bless their families throughout eternity.

On a side note, there was a huge fire near to Palm Springs. Heidi sent  a picture of what the sky looked like where she lives. It was a few days before there was no more ash on the ground.

Kelli and her companion have been 'doubled-in', which means they are both new to the ward. After one week of becoming acquainted with the ward members, Kelli and her companion were 'doubled-in' to a second ward. Many new people and double the opportunity for service! My neighbor's sister and her family live in the ward in which Kelli serves. That sister has just been called to be a Ward Missionary and will work with Kelli and her companion! Small world!

Also, Kelli was thrilled to be able to speak Spanish to a few Hispanic people she met while proselyting. 

These are exciting times!