The Same, But New...

Loved Ones,

Hello! Sorry to leave you all hanging on all the news. Those darn holidays keep falling on Monday. And, yesterday was crazy busy, so I couldn't  send out an email. I can't spend much time emailing today since it's not a P-day, but I do want to let you guys know that I'm alive and I figured I should tell you where I am. So, I'll get right to it. I am writing this email to you from my current area which is...drumroll...Williamsburg! I didn't leave! I was quite surprised. I think that I'm just going to end up being here my whole mission. I feel that the Lord is trying to teach me something. I felt like I was ready to leave, but there is obviously more I need to learn. I've been called to serve as the district leader here, so there is a bit of newness to keep things interesting. I'm also still with Elder Hooper for this transfer. So, that's the news!

Another thing that is very cool just happened yesterday at transfer meeting. The first group of 19 year-old sister missionaries and 18 year-old elders arrived! I was so stoked to see them all. There was a lot of excitement in the air. I consider myself very blessed to have the opportunity to serve a mission during this incredible time period. Amazing things are happening, and it's only going to continue to get better. I love you all very much, and I'm grateful for your support. I'm doing my best to serve so that I'm worthy of such great help. I will email a lot more on Monday, I promise! I don't like not being able to say everything I want to! Have a great week!

Love,
Elder McDonald