Dear Family and Friends,
Things in Andalusia are still going very well. Our new companion, Sister Mickelson is great. I don't understand why people dread trios. We love it! We can get so much more work done while we are in a trio.

The Lord really does bless His missionaries while they are doing His work. Even though we don't do a lot of tracting and contacting, we got four, possibly five, new investigators this week. And, they are sincere people. I feel great about all of them. And, the best part is they all came when we were visiting members or from member referrals. This work isn't just for the full-time missionaries. We get our best results from the members who invite their friends to learn more. I hope you are all taking the advice from General Conference. It was great to have those inspired messages about sharing the gospel. This work is true!

Well, a little more worldly news. Andalusia is in the third round of the football playoffs. Apparently they have a really good team. Next week is the big Alabama Auburn game. We'll see if we have any success next Saturday. We have two dinner appointments from Thanksgiving. I am excited. Oh, we also had Thanksgiving last week at the place where we do service on Fridays. They love us there and we love them. We are going to be going there on Wednesday this week since they will be closed on Friday. People have picked up on the fact that I am a yankee and apparently it is quite endearing. Two people this past week have called me something along the lines of their little yankee.

Well, I hope all is well with everyone. Thanks to everyone for their support and letters and emails. It makes the hard times easier to handle. I love you all!
Love, Joanna