Hejsan!
I'm really short on time today, but I'll do my best to address everything in your letter.
First, dearelder.com: I get the letter through email AND a paper copy by mail. So I read the email on Monday and respond to it, and then the paper copy comes in the mail a few days later. So there is a few days delay between when you send the message and when I get it in the mail, but it's still faster than snail mailing a hand-written letter (which takes about 10 days to get here, I think).
As for Christmas, I have no idea. I can think of some books and movies I'd like to have, but there's no point in sending me a book I can't read or a movie I can't watch until I come home. (I'd just have to ship it back because my luggage can't take the extra weight anyway.) I'll do my best to think of some things you and the Relief Society could put in a package, and let you know in the next few weeks. The only thing that's really coming to mind right away is that I could use a few warm hats and scarves. I don't know why I didn't think to bring any. That really was silly of me.
By the way, Sister Kester and I found some Christmas decorations in our storage space this week, and you know I never have been able to wait for anything. So our apartment's all decked out and ready for Christmas! As far as other holidays go - we're trying to put together a Thanksgiving dinner for the branch. (They really don't know what they're missing out on.) And I think I'll dress up as a missionary for Halloween. ;)
In regards to the other children, yes, Casey thinks he's going to marry this girl. He's 16. Everyone thinks it's going to last forever at 16. Shoot, I thought it was going to last forever at 22. Just set the best example you can for him and make sure he gets to church and youth activities. You can't do anything about the examples he gets from others, but your example does matter. It will make a difference, sooner or later.
Chynna - same thing. Boyfriends don't last forever, but family does. She'll remember the people who truly love her eventually. One day we're all going to figure out that we don't need to look around for better people to spend our time and attention on elsewhere, because the best people with the most love for us have been in our own family all along.
And for goodness's sake, if he's a good boy, let Teresa date him! As long as he's a decent, clean guy, I couldn't care less what color he is, and neither should anyone else. (Granted, if he's no good for her, give him the boot, but don't let his appearance be the factor that determines his character.)
Anyway, I've got a dinner appointment to run to (yes, Momma, I'm being fed very well). Take care of yourself, and each other. I love you very much, and I miss you all (especially Keira - give her a hug and a kiss from me).
Love,
Syster Hillary Kiser
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