I am grateful for...

I figured this was a fitting time to tell ya'll what I am grateful for...

This past week, we had someone invite us in to their home and sit down in their warm family room. We then had a great discussion about life and what the gospel means to us. Very strange, I don't remember the last time that happened... I am grateful when people don't slam doors in our face and don't act like we are aliens.

We also met with Angela this past week, and she wants to be baptized on December 18th. I seriously cannot wait. I am grateful that I can be led by the Spirit and she was able to feel the Spirit. What an amazing experience.

Right after her brother walked in and he is Jehovah's Witness. I am grateful that we have the truth, and that I didn't have to Bible bash with him.

We had a Harry Potter district meeting this past week, and I looked just like Hermione. Yes, I know you all agree. I am grateful for J.K. Rowling for writing Harry Potter. I am also grateful to be a real Wizard. No big deal.

I had a discussion with Sister Takanoi this past week about Skyping with the family on Christmas. I told her she would sit right next to me while I Skyped home so she could have a family to talk to. I warned her of the complete chaos, but told her the grandkids would love her. Tears filled her eyes, and she said, "Thank you. That makes me cry. That means a lot to me." I am grateful for all ya'll and how you support me out here and continuously show your love to me.

Sister Takanoi has taught me so much about being grateful for what I have without even saying anything. She is so grateful for all that she has and appreciates so much all that anyone does for her. I am grateful for her and the lessons she is teaching me.

Since President Evans asked me to make the Christmas video again this year, and told me to do it on a member's computer, we have spent many hours at the Lewis home trying to finish this video. All of the missionaries sent me about 1,400 pictures and videos for this video and it has been quite the project! I am so grateful for Sister Lewis in sacrificing her time and computer to let me finish the video. She is amazing and has helped us so much through all of this.

We were having a hard time finding someone to copy the dvd's and companies were wanting $3000 to do it. It was all so expensive and we weren't sure of what to do. Brother Carpenter in our ward heard we needed to find a company to do it for cheeper, and he offered to do it FOR FREE. He told his kids they could help him for service hours and is making 200 copies of the DVD for free. I am grateful for the desire he has to serve others.

I am grateful for ward members out here. They literally will do anything for us, and it means so much. They are perfect examples of what it means to serve. It helps me be a better missionary as they show how willing they are to serve us.

Last night at the Lewis home, Brother Lewis told me about the Utes and their win. I am grateful for the Utah fans that live out here and update me on how they are doing.

Last of all, I am grateful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It has brought me more happiness than I ever could have gotten anywhere else. I love sharing it with others, because I am able to see the happiness it brings in their lives as well. I am grateful for my Savior, Jesus Christ and for what He did for me. I am grateful for the knowledge I have of the Restored Gospel.

I love you all, have a Happy Thanksgiving!!

Love, Sister Cannon

TAWANDA!!