So PROUD!

Dear Beauty Girl,

Thank you SO much for the wonderful email babe. I can't possibly tell you how much it ment to me. I know it touched everyone who read it as well.  A few people mentioned it to me. It was truly a piece of heaven to hear some of the beautiful things you said. When you spoke of feeling yourself drawing nearer to the Savior and your heart changing, I had tears running down my cheeks. When you referenced those scriptures, I looked them right up. That ENTIRE chapter in Alma made my heart burn as I read before and after the verses you shared. It was a very special feeling and chapter.  I love you so much. You fill my soul with such pride and pure joy. I can't wait to read your next email. (The English lover in me MAY have added a few periods and shut down the run on sentences by making one sentence into two, but  honestly who's counting.  That period is  your friend! haha ) I would never dream of changing any piece of your words Eds. It was the honestly the best part of my week by far. I hope you will start to know how much power is in the words you send out to the over 100 souls who receive your weekly message. It will be part of your ministering work I have no doubt. I was overjoyed that Mikelle replied-its fun to have my sister get a glimpse into the joy that comes from living the gospel fully.  I forwarded her reply to you. Maybe next time you can include in your email that anyone can respond directly to your email address if they want to communicate with you. 

Now, tonight is IT sweetie. You will hop on that bus, train and plane and fly to what will become a very holy place in your life. I  know you will want to visit many times after you are done there not for Disneyworld but because a large part of your heart will always be there. I believe you will someday tell your little children stories of when you were a missionary serving in Florida and of the testimony and love you grew there. I am SO excited for you. It has already blessed our family having you give your life to God right now. I hope you will try and enjoy every minute you have of being a set apart full time missionary. Don't ever wish away the time-be grateful this very short time you have to change and grow more than you could by any other path.  Eds, you have so many spiritual gifts. I've told you you are sunshine but I mean that it the most literal way. You have a happiness and light about you that is captivating. Share it share it share it. Many will see it and want to know what makes you so beautiful and glowing. You get to tell them the secret is not a secret at all. You are blessed because you are a window to the Saviors love.

We are so proud of you. I know Tommy is so proud of you as well. Just as he has been an example to you, you are an example of strength and happiness to him. What a specia and unique l relationship you have right now.  Serving the Lord side by side yet separated by many miles. As you have both put God first and foremost in your life and your relationship, it has grown and matured and will continue to do so. I can't think of a better way to build a life. Firmly on a foundation of faith and eternal perspective. I love you so much Sister Eden Claire Campbell. I can't wait to talk to you again. I can't wait to so who among Gods servants you will get to serve with first. How exciting! Im so grateful to know that you are very aware that there will be hard moments and moments you arent sure what you are doing is making a difference but TRUST on. I LOVE you and have all the faith in the world in you forever and always.

Love,

Mama