We were SO busy. All over the mission. Spending time with President and his family. Attended my old ward from Manhattan on Sunday. That was so good. My favorite thing has been Christmas caroling in so many different parts of New York and Connecticut. We were in New Paltz, Danbury CT, Manhattan, the Bronx, Yonkers, Harlem, Stamford CT, Middletown, Scarsdale, Ossining, EVERYWHERE. In each place I've testified and felt so good. That is a happy feeling. :) I don't know how to explain how awesome this opportunity has been. Just please know that I feel my Saviors love immensely!!! And I can feel so much love for the people here. I know this work is real. Also I'm exhausted.
(mom, when I get home I'm going to sleep for 24 hours nonstop.) but until then... WORKIN. Working hard. Haha.
We had our mission devotional on Friday with ALL the missionaries.
What a treat!!! The choir was beautiful, the food was good, the spirit was oh so present! I loved being surrounded by so many others that are testifying of Christ just like me. Missionaries have a special spirit.
They just do. It was sad to say goodbye to so many of them! So many that I won't see until they are home from their missions. I'm grateful for the friendships I've made.
Christmas is in 2 days!! My heart is full.
I am soooo grateful.. that I have had this opportunity to share my testimony of Jesus Christ at this time. I have to be honest and tell you that I was sad at first to be missing ANOTHER Christmas with my family. Sad because I thought it was lame that I go home 1 week after.
I felt like I should have been able to be home for such quality family time. What a selfish thought. (That darn natural man.) But after feeling so much joy here at this time, I regret EVER having that thought. This is exactly where I am supposed to be. Inviting everyone to come and partake of this Heavenly Gift. What a blessing to be giving my Savior everything I've got. Especially at THIS time.
I have talked to SO many people these last two weeks. I've born my witness of my Savior to many souls. I don't know how many humans hearts I've touched or helped or changed.. But I know that MY heart has been changed as I've focused on my Savior. As I've let go of the materialistic Christmas. As I've tried to sacrifice my own selfish desires. As I've served. As I've testified. As I've sung hymns of The Savior in front of so many successful people. As Ive swallowed my pride so many times. As I've invited so many to come follow Him with me! My heart has been changed and I feel TRUE JOY. This is the Joy that cannot be purchased. Cannot be found anywhere else. Only through the Savior. Only through the REAL and first Christmas gift. THIS will be a Christmas that will probably top alllllllll other Christmases in my life.
He is the reason I celebrate. He is Christmas! He is the most precious gift!! My Father in Heaven sent Him for me. He sent me a gift of love, life, peace and hope. He sent this Gift for each and every one of us.
What a reason to rejoice, to glory! To praise Him.
I hope as you exchange gifts on Christmas this year, that you will remember, appreciate, and receive the greatest gift of all gifts.. the gift of our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Because of Him we may have eternal life. YESSSS.
MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS.
I will talk to you on Christmas via SKYPE. For the last time. ;) Love abbbb
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