I'm Depressed!! Long Live Cotton Wood Creek
Week: 51
Date: January 28, 2025
Location: Cottonwood Creek, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Email: lexi.kimball@missionary.org
Companion: Sister Ducker/Sacramento California
Mission Blog: https://iputtheradincolorado.blogspot.com/
Leah's Mission Blog: https://livinlavidastlouis.blogspot.com/?m=1
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| Sister Luce!! Can you tell I was crying? Cottonwood Creek Colorado January 2025 |
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| BAYLER LUCE!! I LOVE HER!! Cottonwood Creek Colorado January 2025 |
Hey y’all!!
Cue the dramatic breakdown of Meredith Grey from Grey's Anatomy or, even better, Elena Gilbert’s meltdown from The Vampire Diaries when she finds out her brother is dead!! ‘Cause that’s me right now. I AM LEAVING COTTONWOOD CREEK AND I AM NOT OKAY! (Or, as Colton says, Cotton Wood Creek Heights.) Ok, I admit I’m being overdramatic, I honestly saw this coming, but still—I love these people with the bottom of my heart.
It was Sister Ducker’s last week, so we had so much fun!! On P-day, we went to a member’s basement to play games, and let me tell you, we were playing Jenga and it was Elder Goff’s first turn. He pulls one out, and the whole thing collapsed—it was hilarious! Or maybe it wasn’t? I think as a missionary, my sense of humor is fading.
For dinner one night, we started walking up the driveway and literally couldn’t, because it was so slippery. They have a very steep driveway (not as steep as my cousin’s, though 😳). So, Sister Ducker had the idea to go up the grass, which had a lot of snow on top, but it seemed like a good idea. All of a sudden, Sister Ducker literally slipped and fell on her face—she was basically swimming on the ground. It was the funniest thing ever. We were freezing, laughing hysterically, and late for dinner because we were stuck at the bottom of the driveway. So, I call the member, and she asks where we are, and I had to explain that we were stuck and couldn’t get to the door. She put on her boots and carefully walked us up, with our heads down because of how much we had failed. The kids couldn’t stop laughing.
At this same dinner appointment, the dad showed us this video from the 1970's of a small town in Oregon blowing up a dead whale on their beach. So, yeah, this whole night was interesting. They also walked us down, but I just scooted down on my boots ‘cause I didn’t want to crack my head open.
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| Ughhhhhhh I'm so sad!! Cottonwood Creek Colorado January 2025 |
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| Me and Enoch = besties. After I beat him at sticks. Cottonwood Creek Colorado January 2025 |
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| The Lees!! Count the kids!! Cottonwood Creek Colorado January 2025 |
Well, after my trauma, we kept cleaning, and of course, I was singing Never Enough from The Greatest Showman. Later that day, Sister Lee joined us for our lesson and told me that Norah, the 6-year-old, told her I’m not a good singer. Ouch. That was like a stab in the heart.
So, we had “Cat’s Tongue” on Wednesday from this French family in our ward, and it was actually really delicious. I’ll just leave it at that—no more info for y’all.
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| The Pynes!! Right after my serenade with God bless the broken roads!! Cottonwood Creek Colorado January 2025 |
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| Apryl and Brett!! I LOVE THEM Cottonwood Creek Colorado January 2025 |
Here’s another out-of-pocket thing that was said this week. We met with this older lady in our ward, and she literally said ten times, “Well, I’m not trying to be political, but…” Girl, it gets to a point when you are being political.
We were at another member’s house, and they were talking about genders for, like, two seconds. Their son is literally so funny. Bayler, the daughter, said “trans,” and the son goes, “What, like transparent?” Had me on the floor!! Oh, and one more—one of the members was talking to Sister Ducker since she’s going home, and he says, “Well, I hope you have lots of…” I don’t want to go into it, but he meant success, and I was literally on the floor laughing my head off. His daughters were mortified. 💀
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| The moutains!!🙌 Cottonwood Creek Colorado January 2025 |
Five transfers in Cottonwood Creek, and it’s so hard to leave these people. They’ve become like family to me. I loved my time here, and I’ll never forget it. Plus, I invited, like, the whole ward to my wedding, so I’ll see them again. Cue Charlie Puth: “It’s been a long time without you, my friend, and I’ll tell you all about it when I see you again.” I literally bawled my eyes out leaving Sister Luce’s house.
I gave Diane a picture of me and her, and she was so sad! It’s fine though; I’m going to do her work for her in the temple. I LOVE HER!!
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| DIANE UGH I LOVE HER!! ILL SEE YOU IN THE SPIRIT WORLD!! Cottonwood Creek Colorado January 2025 |
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| Sis Webb!! I love her!! Cottonwood Creek Colorado January 2025 |
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| Awwww girl pic💁♀️💅 Cottonwood Creek Colorado January 2025 |
I want to shout out some Cottonwood Creek families that have really been there for me and probably bullied me too!!
- The Luces—my bestie, who has the exact same birthday as me, just 10 years apart. I love Sister Luce with all my heart, and she’s truly been like an older sister to me. The Spirit is so strong in their house!!
- The Lees—Those seven kids kept me guessing the whole time! I love them and their nug family! Such great examples of a Christ-centered home!!
- Marty Webb—So glad I (well, the Lord) reactivated her after 50 years! Just seeing the love she has for this church grow!!
- Diane—Literally no words needed. I love her!!
- The Eliasons—They literally watched me fall so many times, hahaha, and always laughed!!
- The Skeltons—The example of converted people and a mom who cares soooo much with amazing daughters!!
- Apryl and Brett—Not even members (yet), but I know God put them in my path because they are truly amazing!!
- The Helds—Bro. Held is the best ward mission leader who truly cares!!
- The Carlsons—He’s soooo doctrine-smart—it’s crazy!! Also, Sister Carlson can relate to when your twin gets married before you!! Haha!
- The Pynes—Sister Pyne helped ship a package that sat in New Jersey for a month. Bro. Pyne learned God Bless the Broken Road on the guitar for me on my last day!!
There’s soooo many more, but I’ve truly had my testimony strengthened by this area, and I’m literally sooooo eternally grateful for them!! Ok, I’ll stop crying, hahaha, but I’m excited for the last 4 transfers! Also, I highly recommend not staying in an area for 5 transfers, ‘cause you will get attached.
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| . Sister Webb got us these valentines day chocolates for teachers because we are teaching her 🥹 Cottonwood Creek Colorado January 2025 |
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| Me and Sis Webb but no silly face!! Cottonwood Creek Colorado January 2025 |
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| ANAYA CANT WAIT FOR OUR RANCH AHHAH!! Cottonwood Creek Colorado January 2025 |
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| "Now candid laughing pic" the Skeltons 🫶 Cottonwood Creek Colorado January 2025 |
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| The Carlsons!!! Cottonwood Creek Colorado January 2025 |
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| THE LUCES!! MY FAV FAM EVER!! Cottonwood Creek Colorado January 2025 |
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| THE ELIASONS!! Cottonwood Creek Colorado January 2025 |
Making this spiritual thought, and email, short because I’m currently throwing 7 months of unpacking into my suitcases, so wish me luck! But here’s one of my favorite quotes I read this week:
“Remember it is by divine design that not all the voices in God’s choir are the same.”
We are not the same. We are all unique, and we’re all on different faith journeys—and that’s okay. I love y’all. I’m not good with change, so wish me luck.
Xoxo,
Sister Kimball
Dad: Good luck, soldier.
Mom: I'm dead at what you emailed Abi.
Colton: Why are you speaking for me?
Caryn: You know about those therapists... they’re sketchy.
Bailey: Don’t worry, California is still on.
Taylor: Hahaha, I had to defend Canadians this week!
Clay: Can’t believe you met the tax collector.
Leah: Remember when I boxed Jack and won?
Bella: Haha, Ompa Loompa!
Collins: You alive? Cause you don't text me.
Capri: Pro soccer player. And I got you a husband, you're welcome.
Kash: Nice line up
Reese: Cutest baby ever ugh!!!
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