Hello Family,

I am alive! I miss you all so much! How are things for you guys?
I love it hear in the MTC so far. Yesterday, we got a surprise for devotional. Dallin H. Oaks and his wife came and talked to us. It was amazing to be in the same room with him. They talked to us about missionary rules and how to be a successful missionary. And for thanksgiving, Holland will be joining us on Thanksgiving Day. :) Sorry, Tori you couldn’t be here. I love my companions. I have two. Sister Burgoyne, is from Utah, 21, and very sweet. Sister Hydrick is from Texas, 23. She has bright red curly hair to die for and is also very sweet. We all get along very well. Sister Hydrick is going to the same mission I am but Sister Burgoyne is going to Kennewick Wa (our area). There are 7 other elders who are in our district. Half are going to Kennewick Wa mission and the other half are going to the Colorado Denver South mission. They are so funny but what else can I say...they are 19 year old boys. They are a lot of fun to talk to which makes it hard when I am suppose to be studying.
Thanks for all the letters. I am known as the mail lady in the class since I always get mail. The other day the mail room shut down because there was too much mail and they had to sort through everything. The elders told me it was my fault! LOL!
The first day was so hard for me. I cried and cried and cried. I couldn’t even unpack my suitcase. But the next couple of days I have gotten an out pour of mail and that has really helped. Thanks so much! I cry still when I get the mail actually. You're letters are so touching.
I can only write and email on P-day which is Wednesday for me. So I will do my best to write everyone back but please keep the letters coming. I can only get on the computer once a week for 30 mins and you are timed so sorry if this letter seems scattered. I will try to write you a letter today as well since I will have more time to do that.
I will be departing the MTC either Dec 16 or Dec 9th. They can’t decide. I will let you know when I figure it out. I love you all so dearly. Please keep me in your prayers. I am learning a lot and feel the spirit daily. It's such an amazing experience. I have to go now. Like I said I can only check email once a week but I can get letters and dearelder daily. I did get your dear elder letter mom. Thanks! You're awesome! Love you all. Big hugs!

Sister Bigelow