Mission Home Letter received Aug 18, 2009

Letter Home

Nevada Las Vegas West Mission

Date: 8/10/09

Ole! I mean ¡Hola! Here I sit in the Mission Office with Sis. Rummler and 18 brand new Elders. The NV LV West Mission has about 180 Elders & 10 Sisters. Wow. To answer other questions - I get about an hour of email each week (on the MyLDSMail thing) that may be just enough time to read any emails and maybe write one - I suppose that would be good to post as a general note - So you'll have to tell everyone to write me the old-fashioned way so I can return personal correspondence thusly. (Editor's note: These are in response to questions I asked her about her communication options and rules.) Okay, I've been up since 4:00AM so if this is wacky & disjointed - that's why . . . maybe. Oh, & we've been told the best option for packages is USPS Flat Rate because they can be forwarded whereas other packages may take a week or more to get to us depending on our area. Allright - my trainer is Sis. Moreno and I'll be serving in the South Zone (that's one of five zones in Las Vegas.) Can't think of much more right now. I'll try to write again soon.

Love, Sister Cloward

P.S. - Yes, you can call me whatever you want in letter, in fact they request you include the first name in the address. (Editor's note: This was in response to whether or not it mattered how she was addressed in letters.)

Oh yeah - red tile roofs, palm trees, & mountains in the distance - I love it! (Editor's note: Katie lived in Southern California, which is similarly described, from the age of 4 to 12. Fond memories.)

Plus...Look ma, no nylons! Yay!

My Testimony

"The First Day In The Mission Field"

I know I have a Father in Heaven and He loves me. His Son, Jesus Christ, atoned for my sins and knows what I'm going through. I know Heavenly Father & Jesus Christ called Joseph Smith to restore the gospel to the earth & the Book of Mormon was translated by the power of God and is the word of God. I know Thomas S. Monson is the Lord's prophet on earth today. I know I am supposed to be here & I have a great mission to serve on this earth and as long as I focus on the Lord I can accomplish anything He asks of me. I know these things to be true.

Missionary's Signature: (Check it out below, it's just squiggles!) Date: 8/11/09