Mother's Day 2014

Skype phone calls from missionaries are bitter/sweet. It is great to see Elder Workman and to hear his voice. He made us laugh, cry, commitments and so happy!  Then, you have to say goodbye all over again.  I tried to capture our emotions on a short video.  I will attach it to this letter. I feel blessed to be his mother. I know his example blesses all of us in the Workman home.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj85y1vHPSQ  (Copy this URL and put it in your browser)

May 12, 2014

As I sit here and ponder what I could possibly write about that my

family hasn't already heard, my mind just keeps getting stuck on those

wonderful people I do call family. So I'll start with family today.

The family is central to the creators plan for the eternal destiny of

his children. We are put in families because it is a place where we

can learn and grow, where gospel truths are lived to the fullest.

where we experience the most peace and joy, and where we learn to love

one another, and care for others. Now, real quick I will announce that

both my parents did an amazing job. My mother teaching me all I need

to know about the world, and how to treat others, and my father

teaching me the importance of school, and working hard, and respecting

others. I will announce my love for my family. I love them.. haha. I

must say I am extremely grateful for the opportunities we have to be

eternal as we live and keep the commandments of God. I am so excited

for the day to come when we all get to go to the temple together with

all our spouses and enjoy the wonderful privileges and sacred

ordinances together as a family. I love my mom more than the words on

this email can describe. For helping me stay involved and going in the

church and helping me gain that knowledge of the temple. I loved

hearing the voices of my family last night as we spoke and talked to

one another. I know this gospel has and will continue to change my

life. I KNOW with all my heart that this church is true. That God has

provided a way for us to return with him. That Jesus Christ is our

Savior, and Redeemer.

Ok awesome. anywho if you got sick of reading that and decided to just

go on to the next paragraph just know that I love my family. Next

off.. this week has been stressful. Walking in the rain all day long,

Touching snakes and Brown Recluses, which is a spider, Trying to help

someone to quit smoking is no easy task. But it is possible, and that’s

why we keep pushing. Helping members that have just lost their job,

and trying to find them dinners. Planning service projects and moving

people out of a house that has never moved nor cleaned their house

and any point in the past 5 years of living there. Teaching lessons.

Ha. It's all so stressful. But despite all that and it's worth it over

and over again. This message is far to important to not be heard by

everyone.

I'm not quite sure what to say now, so I think I'll end today haha. I

am extremely happy and grateful for this time that I get to spend

serving others. And teaching others of Gods plan for us. I love my

family. And I love this gospel even more. I hope y'all enjoy your week

and find some way to serve someone else :)

GRIZZ 👻

I love you mommy ! And thank you :) It was so good to see my family again! I love y'all so so much !

I read the fourth missionary in one day when you asked me to two weeks ago I totally want to be the fourth missionary.  I have the desire to be the fourth. Will just have to be better and try harder. I did really like it.

I got the memes and I'm hanging them up on the wall next to my desk for motivation. I love you mom ! Thanks mommy! I got to watch the video! Made me cry haha. I love it though. Very beautiful and well out together. 

Flowers photos… Mommy more flowers, I miss you beautiful.

Well hi poppy! I love you so much! Was great to see my best friend! I miss you dad. I love your testimony. And really miss doing things with you. I love you!