bLeSSed.

I can't believe it's December.

I've been meaning to post

about my first Thanksgiving away from Home

But things here have been a bit crazy

to say the least....

My Thanksgiving was

WONDERFUL!

I spent my Thanksgiving Day

in WaTONGA, Oklahoma

Yes W-A-T-O-N-G-A

Its a small southern town just like many here in OK.

But the people were delightful,

and how grateful I am for their hospitality.

My lovely teammate Karson and her family

hosted the plentiful ocassion

and I had some of my foreign teammates with me as well

we had a great time!

If I could take only one thing from this adventure

it's that I have been truly blessed with amazing teammates.

The moments I've shared with these girls

will be with me forever

and how grateful I am for each one of them.

I ate entirely WAY TOO MUCH Turkey!

AND it was deep fried Turkey for that matter.

Don't ask, just take my word for it

it was the best thing these lips have ever feasted upon.

I probably ate 6 pieces of pie

NOT EVEN kidding

It was great :)

my baby Elcin :) love this girl with all my heart!

She is from Turkey, and this was her first "turkey day"

playin a little baseball :)

made me miss my little brothers.

trying to teach and girl from Taiwan, Austria, and Turkey

how to play spoons = ONE crazy card game :)

This month has been an interesting one for me....

I have been really homesick

I've talked to my mom like twice or three times

EVERYDAY.

I think she is ready to turn her phone off

Never the less, she picks it up without fail.

How eternally grateful I am for her

I am grateful for many things......

here are just a few:

I am grateful for the Gospel and the truthful peace it provides

I would be so very lost without it.

I am grateful for my Savior Jesus Christ

he has been by my side through every moment

and I love him with all my heart.

I am grateful for my parents, siblings, and niece

they are my sunshine on a cloudy day

and their bright smiles, and shining examples keep me going.

I am grateful for wonderful grandparents

who have passed on a legacy of faith and righteousness.

I am grateful for opportunities

I am grateful for trials

because in them we find the strength to overcome

I am grateful for wonderful friends

I am grateful for the chance I have to go Home

the opportunity I have to go to BYU

to play golf and to be surrounded by those I love.

Heavenly Father has given me more than I deserve

more than I could ever ask for

more than I ever needed.

and how grateful I am for him

Happy Holidays to all

I hope you will be able to find joy in each day

and laughter all along the way :)

xoxo

Always and Forever

Selu Marie