****Here's the first short letter we received from Sister Hoopes.  Things are great!  I'll post her address in the mission field as soon as she gives it to me.  If you'd like to send something (letters, pkgs, etc) before I get the address, you can send it to the mission home.  She leaves the MTC on Feb 3rd.
That address is:  
Colorado Denver North Mission
1250 Main Street
Broomfield, CO  80020

Dropping our missionary off was one of the hardest things our family has ever had to do.  It was pretty emotional for the rest of that day, however, more than that was this overwhelming peace and love that I felt.  So grateful to know that she is where she needs to be and that the Lord is protecting/helping her grow each day!*******


Hey mom, 

 I hope everyone is doing so well and the skiing has been great. My P-day is Saturday so Ill be able to talk to you then. I love you all so so so so so so much and I just sent out a letter to you guys today and it should show up at the zitos within the next two days. Anyways, gotta run. Talk to you guys real soon. 

P.S. the MTC is the BEST PLACE ON EARTH... Disney can't even compare. The spirit is so strong here, I just wish you guys could spend a day here just to understand how amazing it is. It just makes everything so much easier and makes home seem less far away. You guys are amazing and thank you for all your love and support. I feel it more now than I ever have!

Yours truly, 

Sister Hoopes