Letter #17- "SHORT"

January 19th, 2015

Hello!

This is going to be short!

Every night, at our curfew time, Sister Richins and I call Brother Dannehl!

The phone rings, then Brother Dannehl answered, "Hello?"

"HI Brother Dannehl! This is the Sisters! How are you?" We smiled as he respond, "good."

"GOOD! Did you like Church?" We have a conversation for a while, then we say, "Do you know why we're calling Brother Dannehl?" We smile even bigger. There's silent for a little while. Then he start laughing from the other line, "Yeah. I know why. . .AND NO I didn't drink coffee!" Sister Richins and I were excited and we laugh, "Awesome! Are you going to drink coffee tomorrow?" LONG SILENCE ON THE PHONE! "Uh. . .we'll see." He reply. "Brother Dannehl. . ." we speak through the phone. "Okay. I won't." "YEA!" He laughs like a cute old man he is through the phone! "Brother Dannehl, we hope you know that we're doing this because WE LOVE YOU! Not because we are trying to tease you or make you feel guilty." OH MY GOODNESS! And so far he is doing so good! I love Brother Dannehl! He's like my own Grandpa Hatch! :)

On Wednesday, Sister Richins and I were in the large Trailor Court. We were going to meet some people that were in our Area Book. We went to this one Trailor House, a young man in his twenties answered it. His name is Eli. Sister Richins and I got to know him and briefly talked about the Restored Gospel. Eli looks like he has a rough life. We set up an appointment for next week. We were going to contact this Trailor a couple houses down from Eli. As Sister Richins and I looked at the home, we didn't feel good about it. As we got a little closer, we saw "No Trespassing" sign and some graphic images. We immediately turned away from the Trailor and got in our car. I'm so grateful for the prompting of the Holy Ghost. For it's spiritual guidance and how good it feels as we listen carefully.

Mele cancelled this week, because some of her family members were sick with the flu. But she did come to basketball! She was the only one who came, and she had a blast! We set up an appointment with her next week! Also, Wyatt Johnson! We finally were able to get back in contact with Wyatt and his family! When we saw Wyatt, he looked depressed. Before we could even talk to him, his Mom told him to get ready for bed. We visited with the rest of the family. We were able to bring a really good friend of theirs there! They felt comfortable and we were able to get to know them more! Brother Johnson is a less-active, we asked if we could come back next week. Brother Johnson said, "YEAH! Come back next Saturday!"

We're so excited for the marvelous work that is about to come forth! We've been struggling a little bit in our area, but I know that as Sister Richins and I are diligent and strive to do everything we can to meet and get in contact with our Investigators, Less-active, and everyone else! I love being a Missionary! It's one of the best adventure to explore and learn more about yourself!

Hope you are enjoying the Phoenix Temple for those who are near it! The Idaho Falls Temple is going to be close down for  a year and a half starting in March. But isn't the temple wonderful? I invite you all to visit which ever Temple you like, and go do baptism or sessions there! OH! Speaking of Temples! We (even Missionaries in the past) have been teaching Brother Christensen for a long time now. He is finally going to the Temple this Saturday! And we're going to attend! This is my first time going to a sealing! I am excited to experience this Spiritually, uplifting event! Especially, because I am going to miss my brother's wedding! :)

Anyway! I wish you all a wonderful week and hope the kids enjoyed their day off for "MILK" day! ;) Okay, MLK day, my siblings and I call it "MILK" day! Bye-bye!

Sister Hatch

Idaho Pocatello Mission