Christmas time is hard to be away

It was a bit tough to get Kodren's email today, it is obvious that he is struggling a wee bit and in a further message to me, he admitted that it is tough to be away from home at Christmastime. He is working hard to stay upbeat and I am so proud of him for his efforts. Here are his words:

"I just got things set up we are calling from our bishop’s home so that should be good, glad that’s figured out! I’m so excited to talk to you guys!!!!!

Umm, in other news we got a new investigator this past week, which was great after we got paused on one baptism, haha. She is hopefully going to get baptized in late January. Her son and his wife are members and she really likes the way they are living and how happy they are so she wants to learn more and that’s our job is to teach so I’m really excited to teach her.

Also I’m getting a new companion today. Eldrer Cousineau is now a zone leader and Elder Kligge is going to finish my training so that should be good. He is from Ohio, he seems pretty cool but I don’t know him very well. He just seems like a great missionary. I am going to miss Elder Cousineau. We just started to really get along and work good together and now I have to get to know someone else but it will be good.

I did get the packages. Every day on a mission something changes and you get out of your comfort zone more and more every day. It’s really hard but it’s good. I will always be tired no matter what it sounds like. The food and candy you sent was amazing. Two years is so long, how am I gonna do this? It’s been six weeks and some days it feels like its been forever. I’m trying my best but everything is different and scary as I look ahead. Two years is a long time. I just wish I could be with my family and loved ones to fight these battles cause some days it feels like I’m fighting alone but I know I’m really not. Thank you for your support and everything Mom. I will continue to try my hardest."