Well. We didn't get an email from Kelcey

On Monday aug 11th we did not receive and email. So, we are assuming she went hiking on her pday and don't have time to email. she flies home in less then two weeks. Hopefully we will receive information from her next Monday. I will I back and double check all of her letters for May through aug. It has been a little crazy this summer. Happy trails sister jones. 

6/23/2014. So sick.....,

So this week has been a crazy week full of miracles and sickness....

A sister in the Mt. Sneffles area had to go home for a funeral so we got her companion for a week. Her name is sister hayward. It was such a miracle and blessing that she was with us because on Friday I got super sick and I am still recovering from it. The lady we live with, Sister Armstrong, was also sick so we both stayed home while sister hayward and sister winkelman went out to teach. #inspiredsicknesstiming

I have no idea what is wrong with me but all i have to say is that being sick is the pits!!! I have been bed ridden watching every mormon message/cheesy approved missionary movie ever created....and then some. I think I have the Legacy and Joseph Smith The Prophet of the Restoration movies memorized by now.

But despite my sickness the work of the Lord has pressed on boldly, nobly, and independent. (if you know what that's from 10 mormon points to you!) We had two baptisms this weekend!!! Trevor and Rain came to church even though they just had their baby last week. Louise Witte, a lady who is in her 80's that we have only taught twice was put on date and she told everyone at the ward bbq that they were invited to her baptism. And they elders have found 2 new families to teach that are so prepared!!! It is incredible to see how much the Lord is blessing us. I hope all of you are having a fantastic week and if you feel like/remember me, please send a few prayers my way that i'll stop being sick. I love you all and have the best day ever!!!

Sister Jones

Here is a pic of Kristine's baptism :)

What a week.... June 16th, 2014

Can I just say, that right when i thought I couldn't get any more exhausted...i do...

This week was a really good week though. Trevor and Rain had their Baby!!! Gabriel! He was 10 pounds 2 ounces. Yeah she had to get a c-section. Crazy, I know! Also he was born on friday the 13th on a full moon. Not sure what that means but I feel like he is going to be the craziest/cutest kid on the planet. My favorite part is seeing the huge difference in Trevor and Rain. The gospel means so much more to them now that they have their little bundle of joy. I'm not sure if i told you but they are working towards getting married so they can get baptized!! So exciting!! 

I am really loving my new companion sister winkelman. We get along so well and we are able to teach really good together. We went on this awesome hike this morning and did our personal and companion study out there and she came up with this incredible poem and she said I could share it with all of you. Make sure you have a box of tissues next to you cause it might make you cry like it made me. 

The Tree

Starting from a seed how little I do know

Of what I can become when I finally start to grow. 

I am safe and warm in comfort and as happy as can be.

I finally start to sprout, I am growing in to me.

I am patient and persistent as I push through the tough soil around.

I know it won't be easy but, I will always stand my ground.

Everything is perfect, it is warm and bright with love,

That is till the storm comes from the heavens up above. 

The clouds are slowly crying the tears pour to the earth.

"That's okay" I said, "I'm not worried, I will remember all my worth."

The rain starts pouring harder and that is when they start to blow,

The winds of changing seasons, say it isn't so.

"My roots are not that deep" I said.

What is to come of this raging storm brewing ov'r my head.

I felt like I am drowning, don't know what to do.

I said a prayer to have more faith that I might make it through.

The angry storm had ended and what was left of me?

My trunk was beat and tattered my leaves in disarray. 

What was I to do now I quietly would say. 

In my storm of sorrow where had He gone to?

Was I never meant to make it through the sadness I'd gone through?

As I'm quietly weeping, the Master comes to me.

He sees my broken branches, my sorrow he can see.

"Don't worry little tree, everything will be made right."

"You just have to keep growing and looking into the light."

"I didn't leave you beaten by the storms sent from above."

"I know that you could do it, I did it through my love."

"Your roots have grown deeper than you care to see,"

"All you have to do is trust and put your faith in me."

Many days have past since the Master came my way.

He wasn't ever far though, always close, he promised he would stay.

In my days of growing, storms still beat me down.

But I with my little faith, never could I drown.

When the storms are raging o'vr me and I feel that hope is lost.

I think back to the Master when the winds I'm tossed.

My leaves are lightly swaying.

I am now who I want to be

All because the Master and His faith in me. 

"Don't worry little tree, everything will be made right."

"You just have to keep growing and looking into the light."

"I didn't leave you beaten by the storms sent from above."

"I know that you could do it, I did it through my love."

"Your roots have grown deeper than you care to see,

All you have to do is trust and put your faith in me."

I am a great big tree, I stand proud and tall

It's all because the Savior decided to give it all.

Isn't that so powerful. I bet you cried! Gosh I love how my mission really has taught me how much the Savior loves me and he will get me through anything. I love all of you and I hope you have the best week ever!!!

Sister Jones

Pictures= gabriel and his parents!!