Hi Everyone,

Here are some pictures of the 12" of snow we got the last of January. It wasn't as much fun as I thought it would be. I couldn't make any snow angels because it was to deep! Driving was a real thrill too. All in all I made out ok. I remembered to stear into the skid. :) Sister Hubbell and I also got to go on a massive saturday drive. We went from Indy to Fort Wayne to South Bend to Lafayette and back to Indy. Because of the snow, the AP's didn't get to all the Zone's during transfers and the license plates were due to renew the end of Jan. So, we took all the left over tags to the ZL's. The roads were clear and most of the way was sunny. I found the Nestle's factory (they have a super large bunny by their sign.) which we will visit again in the summer as well as other sites we will be going back to see in nicer weather. The only down side of the trip was the flat tire I got on the thruway. By the time I got done changing it I couldn't feel my fingers. The temp was in the single digits with a wind chill factor. But all is ok now.

This week and next, we have 4 zone conferences. There was alot of prep but now all is ready so I can relax a little but not for long because we will need to get ready for transfers again the 2nd week of March. It is a never ending process. I think the worst is over though because, I have the calander for the year done as well as the order of things down now. It has been hard but enjoyable. Well, better go for now, I have laundry and shopping to do. My Love to All!!

January is COLD!

Hello again from the deep freeze. I thought I took a picture of the thermometer yesterday but I guess at -9 degrees even the camera wouldn't work. The high was 2. It is suppose to be a balmy 29 today with more snow. We had about 3 inches thursday so everything is white. I am keeping busy in the office. We have had 5 missionaries leave for health reasons and one return just since last transfer. Next transfer isn't until the 28th. Hopefully no one else will go home.
I am having a great time doing the Lord's work. I have great people to work with and I feel it is a priviledge to be here. I have even felt a greater sense of awareness as I read my scriptures. I am in the Isaiah chapters in the Book of Mormon and I can honestly say there are things there the are very profound that I am just seeing for the first time. Take 1Nephi 20:16, the last part shows there are 3 separate beings in the Godhead. Isn't that marvelous. And that is just a sampling of somethings I've seen. Anyway, hope all is well with you and yours. Hope to hear from someone soon.
Love ya, Gail, Sister Kingsley, MOM
P.S. This is my companion, Sister Hubbell, and I at the Colson's for monthly Danish pancakes.

Happy New Year!

Dear Friends and Family,
Sorry it has been so long since I have entered anything. It has been very busy around here with the Christmas holidays. Today alone I received over 100 pieces of mail to forward to our missionaries.
I had a great Christmas (except for the Tennis elbow from Jeff and Melody's Wii). The best was beating Jeff at 3 holes of Golf. I had 11 and he had 12. That was the best. Well, 2nd best to Melody's wonderful dinner. I had a good time with Maya and Reili too. I also talked to all my kids over the weekend. Donny and Laura are adjusting to Germany but it is a different country. Well, I'd better go for now. I'll try to get some more pictures up soon.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

This is the mission office. My desk is right inside the front door(behind the handicap sign-no relation). Of course today there is snow on the ground.

This is a mural inside Max and Erma's Resturant. We went out to dinner last night for a farewell to Sister Burdett, the sister I'm replacing. All is well and I'm learning there is alot more to a mission than just teaching. Someone has to be behind the scenes for all the other stuff. That would be Elder and Sister Colson, Sister Hubbell and me. I am doing well and will have pictures of my apartment soon. All take care and God Bless.

Well, my time here is almost to an end. So sad. I have made some great friends and am sure they will be so for eternity. We have slowly departed as our training has ended. I will leave at 3am in the morning and will be in Indianapolis by 6pm. I am very anxious to be on my way but not so much to be leaving here. This is an amazing place. Hope to here from all of you soon.
MOM

At the MTC

Dear Family and Friends,

I'm having a great time at the MTC. It surely is like getting a drink from a Fire Hose! My Comp is Sister Klundt. Her Grandson in Law went to Indianapolis on his Mission and surprise, surprise, her Grandson, Jared Klundt works with or will work with Nicole's Brent.

Class will start soon. Let me know how you like this.
MOM