Hi everyone!

I hope you're enjoying the beginning of school/fall/anything else! I forgot to say thank you earlier for the letters from the Linford family reunion. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! That meant a lot to me. I loved the pictures too- it looks like everyone had a blast!
This week I got a letter from my friend Alyse, serving in Brazil with some amazing news...apparently her sister Jocelyn is engaged to Jason Thomas (Mom- Michael's younger brother). They plan to marry next April! That blew my mind. I still remember them as we were in high school. And when I get back they'll be married! I'm so happy for them!
This week, we made amazing progress with Yong Soon-Young, one of our investigators. (She has met with missionaries off and on for a long time.) I was on splits in a different branch, but Sis. Musser and Sis. Beckstead said church went really well. It was Fast Sunday, and they said the testimonies were just what Yong Soon-Young needed to hear! We love teaching Soon-Young and seeing how she progresses. She loves the scriptures and *yohrsheemee* (diligently) studies them- like she is in Institute or something! We are excited for her to see General Conference next month so she can hear from the leaders of the Church today.
We're also excited about Kim Su-Hyun, our 15 year old investigator. She might as well already be a member- she comes to everything and everyone loves her, but she needs permission from her mom to be baptized. If all goes well, we'll be able to meet with her mom this week and tell her more about the church. Su-Hyun's mom already knows she goes to church, but Su-Hyun is a little worried about asking for her permission. Sound familiar? It's very similar to a situation with Sae-un that I had in Daegu. Hopefully, Su-Hyun's mom's heart will be opened and she'll allow her daughter to be baptized.

Anyway, I love all of you so much! Oh yes, Happy birthday Chelsea!!! (For Sept. 4th). Wow, I can't believe you're already 19 years old!

Have a great week everyone!

Love,
Alyssa

P.S. Mom I haven't gotten your email yet, but I'll check back later today. Love you! :)