Hello again,

Thanksgiving was great here in Leander! My companion and I had dinner with members in our ward named the Poonwahs. Brother Poonwah is from Asia I'm not sure where exactly and Sister Poonwah is from Maryland. They met on LDS Singles in 2001:) Sister Poonwah is a really good cook so I was excited when she invited us over for Thanksgiving dinner two weeks ago.

For dinner we had turkey (which was fried), potatoes, vegetables, and of course stuffing. For dessert there was a pumpkin roll..and it was so good along with one of Bro. Poonwah's favorite fruit pies that he buys from a bakery in Austin. It had a regular crust and a custard middle with fresh fruit on top. That of cours was good too.

I've had dinner with them several times while being hear in Leander and Bro. Poonwah always tells us if we leave his house hungry it's our own falut, so there was more than enough to eat.

Also at dinner was one of Bro. Poonwahs' colleagues from work named Israeal and he came along with his wife and two sons. After dinner we talked a little about our religions and beliefs. Israel is from Morocco and his wife is Hispanic. She was raised Catholic but Israel is Muslim so they've been thinking about raising their sons Muslim also. He shared a little about his culrture and we were able to share/teach a little about the restoration and the plan of salvation. I don't think they're converted but it was nice to talk with them. I love it when members get involved with gosple conversations so it was nice to have Bro. and Sis. Poonwah there to share things too.

After dinner we went into the living room so my companion and I could "share a message" with everyone. We all went around in a circle and shared the things we were thankful for becasue of the restoration. Israel and his wife also shared things they were thankful for because of their belief in God. The Spirit was strong and it was nice to get to be in such good company:)

The rest of the week was a little discouraging because we're having a difficult time getting our investigators to progress. Sometimes I get really frustrated and it's hard to stay focused but the more diligent we are the easier things become. It took me awhile to learn that but I feel like I'm just now, finally getting the hang of things.

My companion and I have also been visiting with a less active family for the past month and the mom came to church yesterday. It' s been a blessing getting to know them. To see them change and get reconnected with the Spirit again. We all have the light of Christ within us so we're naturally drawn and have a desire to feel pure love that can come through the Holy Ghost.

Other than that I can't think of anything else that's gone on. People are starting to put out Christmas decorations so it's been nice to see that when we're trackting.

I love you guys and wish you all the best throughout the coming week:)

Sister Green