Letter 8/19/13

Dear Family,
Well I pretty much said all I was going to say in my email, but here is something I am working on.

This week I had the amazing opportunity to go on an exchange with Sister Chipman from Colorado.  This sister is one of the most inspired people I have ever met.  She is a Sister Training Leader (kind of like a Zone Leader for the sisters).  And she is SO sweet.  She has an amazing testimony and is one of the best missionaries I've ever met.  I love her so much. 

Anyway, something we worked on together (because I need it) was self confidence, and developing a righteous self respect.  I cannot believe how wrong I've been about myself in the past.  It was a great learning opportunity for me and I am still working on letting go of fear.  We talked about developing a love for ourselves like Christ has for us.

Something I am really good at is asking Heavenly Father to help me love others as he loves them, but I've never thought to ask for that kind of love for me.  What an amazing thought!  She shared with me 1 John 4:18 and the scripture (that I can't seem to find right now) that says "Love thy neighbor as thyself."  But you can't love your neighbor if you don't love yourself.  You get what I'm saying?

Anyway, I didn't mean for this to be so sappy and self centered.  I just hope this helps someone else.

I love you all!  Good luck with everything, and Mom and Dad, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!  I hope you have the most fantastic day ever!

Love,
Sister Hamblin

Letter 8/26/13
Dear Family,
Today's letter is short because I am running out of time, but please know that I love each of you so so much.

As I see more and more families I am continually and increasingly grateful for our strong family.  There are so many ways Satan gets at each of us and our families.  I am eternally grateful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the strength and unity it brings to our family.  Thank you all for living Gospel values and working so hard to do what's right

YOU ARE ALL THE BEST!

Love,
The Oldest Sister Hamblin