It's Called a Cruel Irony, Kronk

Family and friends,

What a week. This has been the hardest, longest, most stressful and tiring week of my mission, and it has been so good!

Sister Schwarze and I got dropped left and right and we're to the point where we have 0 progressing investigators. I was sick for three days and didn't sleep for two. Sister Schwarze and I had a three day long companionship inventory which resulted in a lot of tears, but we were able to figure some stuff out. We've been trying really hard to find some new Potentials, but between bathroom time and tears (from both of us) it was hard. I am happy to say, though, that the sun did come up every day and I'm still smiling and alive. So now I'll tell you about the cruel irony of this week.

This story is one that I hope only people with food allergies can relate to:

 I hate spaghetti. I have not eaten spaghetti in something like 8 years because I hate it so much. On Tuesday night we went to our dinner appointment and my insides groaned as I saw the spaghetti sitting on the stove. Ugh. I ate it because I didn't want to be impolite, but I did not enjoy it at all. 24 hours later I enjoyed it even less. I won't go into too much detail as this is a bit of a sensitive subject, but I will say we were visiting members a lot more than usual on Wednesday and Thursday. I did not sleep Wednesday night and I did not sleep at all on Thursday because...(I just shake my head even thinking about this) Thursday night we got to our dinner appointment and guess what they were serving. Spaghetti. I was just like," are you kidding me?" I didn't have the heart to tell them I wouldn't eat it because I told them I didn't have any food allergies. I spent the night in the bathroom. :| yeah... so  after I didn't sleep for two days, I didn't eat for two days because my stomach hurt so much and by the time today came... I am so exhausted.

Ok, I'm tired of reliving my week. It was rough. Let’s get on to happier stuff.

It's Valentine's Day! I love Valentine’s Day (haha. Get it) I don't even really know why I love Valentine ’s Day because I've never had a reason to celebrate it. I mean, the traditional view of Valentine’s Day is...well, you know. But that has never been something I've done and I don't know if it is something I will ever do, but I love giving out cheesy cards and making hart shaped sugar cookies and eating pink mashed potatoes so the 14th of February is basically awesome. This 14th of February I get to interrupt all of those traditional Valentine's activities and knock doors for hours and hours. woohoo! Happy Heart-Shaped-Cookies-And-Pink-Mashed-Potatoes Day! Also, Happy birthday yesterday, Abraham Lincoln. Yes, I celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday every year.

Curtis is still going strong. He's trying to share the gospel with his family and he participates like crazy in church. I just love him so much!

I have lost almost 15 pounds since I left on my mission (4 months ago). I've been drinking protein drinks like crazy because they're supposed to help you gain weight, right? Well, it's not working and I'm a little worried for my health. I kind of look like I'm anorexic- which is not attractive. Please leave comments and suggestions in the wherever to help my get fat.

I had another meeting with President this week because I'm so needy (sorry about that) and he gave me some good advice. Mom and Dad, thank you for the fantastic letter. I really loved it and needed to hear some words of support from someone so thanks. (p.s. sending it special got it here in the same amount of time just so you know for future reference.) I got it Saturday evening and sometime earlier that day I turned to Sister Schwarze and said, "I've been crying for two days. I'm tired of it and I'm done. Let's go knock." and I stopped crying and we went and knocked and I've been good ever since. However, that letter was just like a rainbow at the end of the week so, yeah. Thank you so much.

 I love you all. I hope you have the most wonderful week of your life and that you all make Mormon.org profiles.

Sincerely,

Sister Heeder


p.s. Amy!!! Congratulations!!! Elder Jacobson from my MTC district is in Columbus, OH and I just love him. Tell him hello from me if you ever see him. I'm so stinking excited for you. You are going to love your mission so much. 


Sister Morgan Heeder
8355 Crestway Dr apt 731
Converse, TX 78109