Ohio - November 25, 2013

Good Morning!

Just so ya'll know, Me and Elder Burden are staying another transfer here in Wilmington, Ohio. But my good Friend, Elder Waite, one of the other Elders in Wilmington, is getting transferred out. They are moving him up to a Zone leader position, he is a good kid and does some good work. Me, I'm still doing a really good job of staying out of leadership, which is probably a really good thing, I don't think I could do it with this new Mission, it is way too focused on numbers, and well, that is pretty much what leaders get to deal with is everyone else's numbers. I am very content with not having those distractions!  I get to focus on loving the people, and saying alive. Yeah, Elder Burden is out of his Meds, so keeping him under control can sometimes take a lot of effort :) but yeah, I'm dong good!

Hang in there Mom, trust in the Lord and he will provide. I know this doesn't go along with anything exactly, but read Alma 26:27, and the whole chapter if you want, it's good! Hopefully I wrote the right scripture, that is my Mission scripture, it gives me strength in the hard times!  Tell Zach I love him and am praying for him to get better fast! Man, sometimes I wonder why we have to go though crazy things, but I guess only God knows! But I do know that everything he lets us go through will help us grow if we trust in him to help us though it! Anyways, I love you all and I know that God has a plan and that we can be together forever, even after this life, for that I am ever so grateful! Stay strong!

Love, Elder Jade Merlin Grover

Ohio - November 18, 2013

Hello Mom!

Things are good out here in the Mid East! I'ts kind of weird, in Indy they said mid West, and here its considered Mid East - it isn't even that far away, but it is most definitely a different kind of people. But I guess I have already been here for a good amount of time, transfers are coming up again next week. I think I'm gong to get shipped out again, haha, not really, but hey you never know. I may get a new companion, he thinks he is going, so that would be fun, I haven't had to show an Elder an area in a long time. Well, I only did that once and I thought I was going to die, but that was after training, I have a little more under my belt now so I might live through it. Time is going fast though, I just hit 10 months - crazy! But, I still can look at it and it seems like it has taken a long time, it just depends how you look at it. One thing for sure, I sure liked the summer months a lot better than now with it getting colder! Oh well, it will always warm up again, right?

Guess what? I just got your Email, perfect timing :) Because I needed to know about what the plan was with the Christmas exchange. I think I might be able to handle that, I don't want to have him feel left out though, but I can do it! If there is anything else I need to do, just tell me and I'll do what I can! Thanks for all you do for me, I love you so very Much!

Love Elder Jade Merlin Grover

Ohio - November 12, 2013

Hello,

Well, I guess the missionary is good! I am most definitely not excited for the cold in these next few months! Today we woke up to head off to a zone meeting, and everything was coated in snow! Not a whole lot, but it froze pretty good and we had to pry into the car and scrape all the ice off - and we were already running late! Numb fingers are so fun right :) But on the bright side, I'm alive right? I lived through the last winter, I'll make it just fine! I was very grateful for the warm birthday gifts! I think I will get good use out of them! I guess talking about Gifts, I better answer your question before I forget :) I think it would be better to leave me out of the Rotation, me being me and a Missionary and not having help to get my Gift it could end up sad. I don't want to get something nice and not be able to give something nice to who I have. But if you want me in there anyway, I will work it out, but I think it would be a good idea take me out this year. So Jens is with Tatiana again? So does that mean I'll get a cool letter from her again, haha, just kidding. But Man, be careful Jens, remember what Girl problems got me into my senior year? Keep your focus where it needs to be, you can't go back and live it again.  And Mckady, the same goes to you, things come and go fast, make sure you are doing what matters most! Anyways, I'm good, the Lord is taking care of me. Yesterday was a holiday, so I couldn't E-mail you then.  We have an awesome investigator working towards baptism the End of this Month, and we are really working on getting New members lessons going with the ward Members for the Converts that have not got them this past year! So, lots to do, busy is Best right! Remember, I love you all and I pray for you often! Love ya, Mom!

Love, Elder Jade Merlin Grover

Ohio - November 4, 2013

Hello back there in Blanding!

I'm doing really good out here, I'm getting to know the area little by little! The people are good here too. I got a surprise on my Birthday, they had me blow out a ton of candles, it was really fun! The home that we were in was crazy and fun, but it still wasn't as good as things are at home! I'm pretty sure it's because I have the best family in the world, so nothing can top that! And again, thanks for the gifts, you guys sure know what I need as I go into the colder months! Man, I am not looking forward to the coldness of the next few months. And Mom, I love the tie, you are so amazing. Now all the sports are all done, what are you going to be able to update me on, haha? More sports will come! Wrestling is next; hey, that's weird, I left during wrestling season, now that is a weird thought. But anyways, I'm glad to hear all is well. With our trust in the Lord we can do anything, right? Again, thanks for all you do for me and the love and trust you have in me! I really do have the Best Family in the world!!!

Love, Elder Jade Merlin Grover

Happy Birthday Elder Grover!!!

October 31, 2013

They did take care of me out here!  I got a big cake with lots of candles to blow out . . . awesome!!!  Thanks so much for the package and gifts!!!

Elder Jade Grover

Ohio - October 28, 2013

How are things in Good old Blanding?

The wheather sure did go from nice to freezing, or at least it feels that way to me! I guess that just comes with the time of year! But, some good News - the package you sent for my Birthday made it safe and sound, I think that it was Friday maybe, you know me, I can't remember anything really well. It's pretty different coming up on my Birthday not at home, and at that, in a brand new place where I am most definitely not homed in yet, but it will come! That's what Missions do to you, once you are comfortable, you get sent away so you can continue to grow! I sure do Miss Connersville, and some things are kinda hard like, Elder Channell told me that one of our last Recent converts has not been doing so well. And you know what, I'm a long ways away and I can't do anything about it, but that's off the point! Things are slow in the New area, but when everything gets used to a new Elder, it will pick up! It's good to hear things are good at home, Football has another Game, that's always great! Stay Warm in the Changing Weather, and don't get sick, it sure catches you off guard! Anyways, I love you Mom!!! Keep going with Faith!

Love, Elder Jade Merlin Grover

Ps. Yeah I think that Dad said in his letter About Erica Burke, Pretty Crazy! but I wasn't fast enough to be remembered but that's okay! Now we are engaged in the Lord's work and there is nothing better than that. 

P.S.S. And again, thank you for the Package, It Sure did make my day! And Tell everyone thanks for their love! I sure do love all of you and am so grateful to have such a wonderful Family!!!