Hi Mom, Dad, and everyone!
That's so cool that the whole family could see and talk to Grandma through Oovoo for her birthday! I don't think I can use Oovoo to call you for Mother's day (or Christmas for that matter!) because we don't write on our own computers. I write either at the post office or a picture developing place. So sorry! I'll ask someone about it though.

I got your package. Thank you SO much! I really appreciate it. You're the best! I understand how you feel about packages, but I really love when the packages come from you, because it feels like home. But whatever you do for Christmas will be great!

The Halloween party was great! We had a blast hitting the pinata with the singles (six girls). Then we played pin the wart on the witch! Sister Beckstead got Halloween candy from her mom, so we got to hand that out as prizes. The singles loved it!

This week, we were able to find two new investigators! They are both referrals. One is not really interested in the church right now, but her sister referred her. She wants to meet with us again, though, so we want to teach her what we can! The other seems to be interested in the church, and we were able to teach her with two member friends. It was great! We're really excited about both of them.

Sue-hyun wasn't able to get baptized this Sunday because her parents suddenly withdrew their permission. We were so sad! She is a trooper though, and sang at the baptismal service for twin investigators of the elders in Goejong branch. She can still come to church and all the activities, and we're just continuing to pray that someday her parents' hearts will be softened.

On Saturday, the Goejong branch had a party outside the church. It was a lot of fun! We sat on the ground and had sahm-gyop-sahr (a really popular pork/bacon dish)- you eat it with lettuce. I didn't have it (because of the meat), but everyone else loved it! Then, the elders in our district (Goejong/Youngdo/Daeshin) did the upside-down hokey pokey dance....AGAIN! Goejong branch hadn't seen the dance yet, though. Sister Beckstead and I sat out that time. We decided it would be best if we just helped. :) It was cool because the brother of a man in the branch came from America. He is Korean but lives in America now with his American wife and family. He came back to Korea to visit with his 9 year old son Josh who doesn't know any English. Sister Beckstead took him under her wing and he hung out with the missionaries during the party so he could speak English to someone! He was really smart and told us a ton about Greek mythology! He reminded me a lot of Chris.
I have to go now, but I love you all!
Have a great week! Thank you for your prayers. It means a lot!
Alyssa