Turkey Lurkey

Hola!
Well, Family. It is almost Thanksgiving. We currently have three different invitations to member’s homes in the ward. It will most definitely be interesting. I don't know how much I will want to eat because we are on bikes this week. That combination makes me a little nauseous. And I don't really want any more vomit stories for the mission. One will suffice : )My goodness, the scriptures are amazing! I love being able to read them every morning. I know that if I didn't have a firm testimony of them, there is no way I would be doing what I am right now. Missionary work is hard! I have been reading from the beginning of Alma the last couple of days. Alma is a stud! He knows so much about the Plan of Salvation. He understands what our roles are in this life and what we need to accomplish. Yall should read the first 12 chapters of Alma if you get the chance to this week. I LOVE Alma and Amulek. We will be having a Missionary Christmas Concert for the month of December. I am greatly looking forward to it! I get to sing Alto. We had a practice after Zone Conference this last week and we will be practicing after transfers again on the 2nd of December. I love music. It is so uplifting, especially when it talks about the Savior. I love Thanksgiving! I have been thinking about what I am most thankful for the last little while. I have compiled a list.... a little dorky, I know.1. My Savior, Jesus Christ. I know that I would be nothing without his sacrifice. I know that He loves me and wants me to keep trying to be more like Him everyday. I am grateful for His willingness to take upon Himself my sins and transgressions.*2. I am thankful for my family and friends. I know that it is through your continued thoughts and prayers that I have made it this far both on my mission and in my life. What a great blessing it is to have family that I know will support me through thick and thin. This last little while has been more of a trial than anticipated and I know that your letters of encouragement have helped me through it. 3. Prophets and the Book of Mormon. I know that this is one of the greatest ways that God has shown His love to His children. We are blessed with men holding the authority to help us understand the Doctrine of Jesus Christ. It is so simple and sweet. 4. The Plan of Salvation. I know that I am forever bound to my husband Tyler because of my Father in Heaven's Plan of Happiness. What a wonderful blessing! I was at a member’s house last night talking with them about their missionary efforts. They asked me about Tyler. I talked with them and shared my testimony of how I know that he is doing the same thing that I am right now. He is teaching everyone that never had the opportunity to hear of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Isn't this miraculous!?! Heavenly Father gives us so many chances. He loves us that much.*Speaking of transgressions, Sister Day told me the other day that Tira Missu has coffee in it! How come no one told me!?! I think I ordered some when I was with the Thackers for lunch one time.... totally embarrassed! I went into the bathroom right after I learned this from Sister Day and repented... Ooops!Well all, I love you and will miss being with you this Thanksgiving. If nothing else, know that my prayers are with you. May God's work continue forward here in the Latter Days. We have been blessed with so much as members of His church. We were foreordained to be representatives of Him because He knows of our talents, abilities, and testimonies and their influence on the world around us.With love, Sister ThackerP.S. Joni- Tell Nicole congrats from me! That is awesome that she got married! I need pictures!

Here's Jon's letter to Cassie and her response:


Dear Cassie,
I guess mom already sent you a letter, but she didn't mention anything about the BIG GAME on Saturday. The Thacker's are crying in their cherrios the last few days. Utah beat BYU 48 - 24. It was an exciting game and was fairly close the first half. But, BYU had 6 turn overs to Utah's 0 turnovers. Lots of interceptions. It could have been 68 - 24. Utah had the better team this year. It us our turn.Have a happy U of U day... ;-)Dad

Dad,
I have been crying in my cherrios as well. Sad week for the BYU fans. Dad, Patrice, Allen, Juan, Ryan, Terry, Jeremy, Brian, Scott, Guillaume, Robb, Heather, Elizabeth, Erik, and James: I don't want to hear anything about it. : ) I am a missionary, I am more Christlike than I was last year... so no need to get me back ; )I love you all!Sister Thacker