May 28, 2012

Hello Everyone!    Greetings from Largo in St. Pete, Florida! I can't believe that I am saying that, but it’s true! I am here again! It is so weird!!! I love it though. I can't tell you all how loved I feel right now. I have been squeezed and kissed so many times that it’s a miracle my upper body is still intact. There have literally been tears shed (on both sides). I'm so happy to be home. I have not felt this loved in such a long time. Another huge plus is that I am in the greatest quadranionship (quad-companionship) of all time! We hug each other all the time, and actually TALK to each other. I love it.    I am serving with Sister Beck (yes, when I say both our names I feel really weird, "Hola, somos las Hermanas Beck y Levanger" ('y' means 'and' in Spanish) soooooooo funny!!!). She is way cool. She is from Alpine Utah and has only been out for a little while but spoke Spanish before leaving on her mission so was only in the MTC for three weeks. She is really excited about being in St. Pete- hey me too! The other companionship, which is basically our companionship right now too, is also awesome! Hermana Franc is from Saratoga Springs Utah. She was adopted from Bolivia though, so she looks like a native. Hermana Guerra is from Chile and speaks perfect Spanish. She got to the mission field the same day as I did, but she didn't go to the MTC so she will be going home in September. I have wanted to serve with her since the moment I met her. Dreams really do come true!    I know that right now we are on clean-up duty, and might be for the next five weeks as well. That is ok though. I know God has a purpose for me being here and that I will figure out what that is as we go. I am so grateful to be a missionary and to be at this wonderful point in my life. I am so thankful for the people I am surrounded by and the joy that I feel each day. I am so grateful for each and every one of you and for the love and support I feel from each of you. Thank you for being in my life. Love you All! Hermana Levanger