So here we are at the end of another transfer. And Hermana Calpa is leaving me. :( She has changes. We only have two more days together. I'm super sad. Hermana Calpa is honestly one of my best friends. I don't know what I'm going to do without her. But I'm sure that my new companion will be amazing as well. :)
And when I say new companion, I mean like new new. Like new as in someone who's fresh out of the MTC.
Like new as in I'm gonna train.
Imma have a daughter!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SI HOMBEEEEEEE.
And that's the biggest news of the week!
I'm a little nervous to train, but I know I'm going to learn so much. The first couple of months in the mission are definitely the hardest, and I want to be the best companion ever for my little greenie.
This week during my personal study, I was reading in the Book of Helaman in the Book of Mormon. In chapter 5, the prophet Helaman counsels his sons, Nephi and Lehi. He says to them:
"Behold, my sons, I desire that ye should remember to keep the commandments of God; and I would that ye should declare unto the people these words. Behold, I have given unto you the names of our first parents who came out of the land of Jerusalem; and this I have done that when you remember your names ye may remember them; and when ye remember them ye may remember their works; and when ye remember their works ye may know how that it is said, and also written, that they were good.
Therefore, my sons, I would that ye should do that which is good, that it may be said of you, and also written, even as it has been said and written of them."
I love these verses because they highlight the importance of our names. We each have a name, but have you ever stopped to think about what your name means? Are you making a name for yourself? And if you are, what kind of name are you making? When people hear your name, what do they think?
When I hear the name Kimberly Holdaway, I think of the most amazing woman that I know. The woman who taught me to study the scriptures and love the Lord. When I hear the name Dale Holdaway, I think of the man who always encouraged me to be my best. The man who oftentimes had more faith in me than I had in myself. When I hear the name Cameron Holdaway, I think of a young, dedicated man, who is far better than I'll ever be (and who makes the best chocolate chip cookies ever!). When I hear the name Parker Holdaway, I can't help but smile. That punky, teenager is my best friend. :) When I hear the name Paige Holdaway, I see a little girl with a heart full of love, always ready to serve those around her.
AMY JUST EMAILED ME SAYING THAT TAYLOR SWIFT IS RELEASING A NEW ALBUM IN OCTOBER BUT MY MISSION DOESN'T END UNTIL APRIL.
But now I know the first thing that I'm doing after I get off my mission!!!!! Listening to Tay's new album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But anyway. I always start out trying to be all inspirational and stuff but then it's like, no, and then sometimes I get really depressing pop culture updates that make me sad but it's okayyyyy!!!!!!!!!! Casually yoloing in Honduras cause thatz lyfe.
But basically what I wanted to say is that you should all be super amazing people so that people will think amazing things when they hear your name!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OKAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But okay. I guess I'm gonna go now.
Love,
Hermana Holdaway
PS: Hey, Cam. In case you couldn't tell from reading this email, I'm really craving your chocolate chip cookies. Feel free to send me some. ;)
PPS: My ear is all inflamed and infected again. I love Honduras!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lol, just kidding.
I love you all. HUGS AND KISSES
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