I love hearing from Daniel

So...I got my first email from Daniel in Chile...it's so crazy that he is finally there. We waited for so long for him to actually get on his mission that it's so crazy he is finally in Chile and getting things done. I have been anxious to hear from him to see how he is doing and what he thinks of it there. I was also anxious to see where he was assigned to serve. He is doing very well and adjusting to his new environment.

I know that in such a short time this will be normal for him...living in Chile and teaching the Gospel. For now though, it's the strangeness of it all. He told me to count down by fast Sunday's so we officially have one down and 21 to go. I was so happy because I knew that I would hear from him today...it's just the best time of the week to get a message from my Daniel. He is just such a gentle giant of a man...he is my baby and he is so amazing! I am so proud of him and his willingness to do what is right. I am blessed in that my children all strive to do what is right...I am so grateful for all of them and the blessing they are to me.

On Friday night Chuck and I were at the Halloween Party at the church with the grandchildren. It was fun to see them all dressed up and having fun. When it was almost time to leave I stood up and had a strange pain in my left side...ovary area. Well...I thought maybe I pulled a muscle or something so figured it would go away. The stupid pain woke me up during the night Friday night and I still have the pain. I figured out it's probably my left ovary and I figure I might have a cyst that is acting up. I have been putting off calling the doctor even though Christina told me to. She is very worried about me. I finally figured out today that I have gained about 10 pounds the last few months without reason so maybe it's all related. I told the lady I work with about this and she told me to call the doctor too. So...I finally got a hold of the doctor and will be going in next Monday to get it checked, unless it gets worse then I'll get in sooner. When I first called they didn't have an opening until the 30th of November and I told them, "Uhhhh..that's not going to work." I had to explain more fully why I wanted to see the doctor so they are getting me in in a week. Whatever, I figure it's all okay and I will be fine. I always think that and don't like to go to the doctor because I don't want to be told it's because I'm so overweight or it's all in my head. lol...the pain really is in my abdomen, not in my head...lol

So...I had a nice time with Catherine today running a few errands. It's nice to spend some time with her. I love spending time with my girls...they are such a riot to be with!