Background: Our daughter-in-law, Denise (Craig’s wife), father died this past week. The “death interview” means they are leaving the mission (like when we “die” we go from one location to another location).  The attachment is of Janell and her two good friends that are sisters, Perla and Tasha Antoniak. – Val

My family,

Sounds like things have been busy as always. Actually I have to say that it seems more busy than it ever was when I was at home. Please tell Denise that she is in my prayers as well as her family.

I am very excited to see you all. It has been very good here. Last night we got to teach a family. It was so great. The children are young men and young woman age and they want to go to the activities. It will be fun to see what happens. I love the gospel.

So I have been feeling mixed emotions lately. I am getting sad thinking that I will leave these people. I didn't know that I would feel like this. I love this ward. It is hard to imagine that they won't be apart of my life soon. But I still have time left with them. You will be meeting some very wonderful people when you are here. I'm excited for you to meet them.

I don't have much to report. The VC is now open again even though it is still under construction. One of the construction guys hung around after he was done with work and chatted with us. I believe he is searching for something in life...love it! His name is Chris. I'm sure that I will talk to him more before they are all done with construction.

Today Sister Miller and I will be going to the city with the Hardy's. It will just be us 4. I am so excited. We will be going to the Library of Congress. I haven't been there yet and since this is my last full p-day we are going. Next week is the "death" temple trip and then the next week I will be with you all. Fun times ahead!

Next week is going to be such a busy week. I will be singing on Tues night. I will sing a duet with Sister Finlay "This is the Christ". I love that song. I then will have the temple, my death interview with the mission president, service day in DC for Thanksgiving and my last Why I Believe program at the VC. It is going to be jammed packed but I am excited.

I have a lot of love right now. I love my Savior so much. This is the best work. I am so grateful that I had this opportunity. I am speechless. I love you all so much and I know I could not have gone through life without you all. You all have taught me so much. I love you more than you can ever know.

Stay safe. Have a wonderful week!

Love,

Sister Lewis