Joyeux noel!

Mom,
Joyeux Noel! Yes I win!!! I feel so accomplished! What was his
release date before? That sounds like a crazy trip! I think my
mission president lived in brussels for a while. Oh that's cool
you'll get to see Montreal! But probably not in it's glory. I did
get my package! Funny story. So we were in Montreal for the temple
(super cool by the way) and we stopped by the Mission office for a
Christmas party for missionaries and we checked and my package wasn't
there. BUT the next day we found out the Zone Leaders in Quebec had
it! I was so happy. I felt so sad the night before because I knew
you spent so much on it. But all is well is Zion! We are thinking
around 3 our time but 1pm ish your time. I think we will just try to
skype you. If there is problems I will try to call you. That's so
amazing with your Christmas party!!! Well, have a great week! see you
soon (literally!)
Elder KC Kimzey

the wind is a killer

Mom!
Bonjour! Ya we got a ton of snow. It hadn't snowed a on until like this weeked. There was a good 10cm in like a day. No big deal. But before that it was -20 but like -28C with wind! That's like -18*F!!
Crazy right? The wind is the killer though. It's 16*F today so not too bad. It's just snowing a ton still! We are suppose to get like 25cm or something. Well, that's what members told us. Ya, I should
be down in Quebec City Friday and if it's not there then I won't get it until later, but that's ok! I don't need a package really. Just to see the whole gang Christmas day! :) That sounds really cool with
the golden tickets. That's really creative. That's so crazy CJ is home!! I feel like he left yesterday...I feel like I left yesterday!
It's Corey's last Christmas out huh? Wow. Home in March. Maybe then I will actually get more that a sentence as a letter! Speaking of which you told me you'd forward his letters to me...but I have yet
gotten his one that he sends to the family or to you or n'importe quoi.
Oh well thank you, I don't feel like a man, but thanks! I don't know why but I realized this week how young I look in my pictures...I don't know why but none of my pictures at home seem like
I'm way young then I take some out here and I look like baby-face!
Anyways, I feel like I've learned a ton! There are things I've learned on my mission that I couldn't have learned any other way. Anyone who is debating on going on a mission need debate no more! I have chosen
for them. They are coming to Quebec- the best mission ever. Did you know the 'stake president' in the hastening the work videos is my mission president? That's why we're the best!
Anyways, I will answer your questions. Sorry if I get sidetracked sometimes. I feel goofier
in emails..I guess because I can say anything really.
#1- Carli and I watched some classic christmas movies today. What is your favorite christmas movie? Favorite x-mas movie...I love them all! Well, not all. Most of them.
#2- Did you have a ward party? How do they celebrate in your branch?Oh yes! And it was amazing! A member invited like 8 young women
and one left with a book of mormon and 2 others want to come back to
church! One got up after and thanked us for such a fun night and that
we made her feel nice and she felt like family here....super cool
right??? It was fun though. Some less-actives came which was nice.
Also, tons of food!
#3-I can see pro's and con's of skype for xmas- what do you think? What is your schedule like on xmas day? What time is better for you? I'm soooooo excited!!!!! How does it work there? do you go to a members home or do we call you on your phone????? I'm thinking Skype. Well, we can do it on the phone if you want.
We will be here because I think Elder Murphy is skyping so might as
well right?? Ummm I don't know exact times sometime after like 11am I
think. I will get back to you on that. Well, actually do you have a
google+ account? Because that's what we have.  Hopefully I can write you before then and
give you more details. We would call from our phone I would think if
we did that. And skype is on the computer at the church.
#4-How is your new companion? How is the language for him?

 My new companion is great! He speaks amazing. We don't get every
word, but for the most part we are good!
#5-Are you going into the mission office to get you package? or how do you get it? I go to Quebec and the Zone Leaders have it.

#6-  Did you know that you are directly above Maine? Yeah, Maine- can't get move east than that and still be on the same continent!

Ya I found that out recently weird right?

#7- How are you doing?

I'm doing great! It's awesome here!

#8-  So, one of the great things about missions that I've heard is that you can learn from each companion. So you learned how to have fun and stay positive from elder heder, so what have you taught, and learned from you new companion? I forgot his name, bad mom! Wait, I'm staying positive like you so strike that! I was confused, you wrote that he has been out for 1 1/2, is that years or months???Ya, I learned a lot from Elder Heder. I wrote it all down actually. That's what I'm going to do with every companion. I have them write in my journal thing I have then I write what I learned.

Well, my new companion I've learned not to be as scared to contact. We hardly ever contacted with Elder Heder, but we aren't as good as him with planning so we have a lot more time now to go contacting. I
really like it now!
Well, have an amazing week!
Elder Kimzey

The Key is to stay warm...

Dear Mom,
Bonjour! How's my favorite mother? I've told a lot of people here it never snows at my home-town...sorry! Oh decorating the Christmas tree is fun! I love seeing all the old ornaments. Especially the ones that we use to make from clay or something like that...do you remember that? That's so crazy that that much snow came! Sounds scary! People here are better at driving in that kind of weather so it's not too bad. That's some good driving skills by hunter. I'm always scared of that with people on motorcycles. That they are going
to fall off and then I'm going to hit them. Today we hit -14*C (about 7*F) So, it's cold, but not as windy as the week-end. Holy cow! The wind makes it 3000% more cold! Especially here there is a lot more wind than Montreal. You and Dad got a bar? This doesn't sound quite bishop-like haha. The backyard looks sweet though (besides the snow)!
It looks like you've done a super good job! How did Skyler and Chelsea get stuck aren't they like snow experts, they live in Cedar! Just kidding.
This sounds pretty serious with roads closing and church cancelling. Ya, we got snow, but really it's kind of an expected thing now for me when I see it snowing. Sad right? No! Awesome! Snow is awesome. It's really fun if you can stay warm, that's the key! Well, this week was pretty same-old same-old, but obviously different just nothing that sticks out to me. I wish you could meet President Fourtina and his wife. They are the most amazing people! He drives 5 and a half hours weekly to preside here and he is
such a powerful man. Everytime he gives a lesson in Priesthood I just think man I am going to go do stuff this week! He is just so motivating! And his wife is so sweet. Well, have a great week!
Elder Kimzey

New Companion

Sister Mom,
Bonjour from the magical land of snow! Ya, I believe it snowed for 3 days or so. It's snowing right now as I type so ya. You really get use to the cold though. I mean I still am cold, but not shivering
to death like I was before! Aw man I feel bad for Ryan all girls that's no fun! He'll just have to party even harder with Corey next year! :) Ryan is super awesome. One of the best! Ya, it's basically
an eternal winter here...it's pretty awesome! It doesn't leave until March ish! Crazy right? I always loved Thanksgiving. The feeling is just fun with family and football and Nanny Jo's food! I hope you
enjoyed it! Ya, I learned that with Elder Heder...he's so positive! It just makes everything feel like it's 'better' but it's the same you just noticed all the good things! Ok, I told Dad about my week so
I'll just answer your questions so I'm not repetitive because I know you read them together haha.


Question #1:New companion? What is his name, where is he from? How are you doing with the change up? How long has he been out?
My new companion is Elder Murphy. He's from California and has been out for about 1 1/2 now.
It's different but he is super awesome and it's fun to learn new things from each other! He gets things done!

Question #2: xmas package- sending it this week. I got the other package back, so I'll include that stuff too. When will you go to the mission office to get it? Any last requests?
I will go sometime this month I believe, so just send it there and I'll get it  sometime this month. No I bet everything Inside is great!

Question #3: I bought maple syrup for our waffles. Is it true they put it on everything?

They don't put it on everything, but they sure like it!

Question #4: Is it true that the sun sets before 4?

Yes, it sets super early and it messes with your body a bit at first because you think 'oh the day is ending' but it's really just beginning!

Question #5: What is a cool christmas tradition there?

Well, they have this dish called cipielle (or something like that...I don't know how to spell it) and it's SUPER good! I would recommend it. It takes a long time to make and it's really what's the word...dense? But well worth it! Other traditions...I can't remember other ones. If I do I will tell you!
Well, mom thanks for all you do! We shared the talk from Elder Christofferson about how mothers have the greatest influence on the world and I know that you have been the biggest influence in my life!
You have been amazing! I know I'm not a perfect child and nor will I ever be, but always know that I love you tons and know that your life has at least changed my life!

Well, have a great week!
Elder Kimzey III :)