Monday, December 24, 2012
Today is Vespera de Natal, and I’m
missing our family this Christmas Eve!
Although it sooo doesn't feel like Christmas because it’s the middle of
summer here. It’s 90 degrees and there
is no snow in sight! We´re going to
visit a lot of people and sing Christmas carols. I´ve heard from many
people who served missions here, that this time of year is the most difficult
to teach because many people leave out of town or like to party. But I´m
really excited to share with people Mensagems de nosso Salvador Jesus Cristo
and the magnificent gift he gave by coming to earth and being the Savior of the
world!
I´m so excited that I have the
opportunity to serve Christ this Christmas. (He didn´t open presents on
Christmas either)
We had our conferência de Natal last
week! It was really awesome. Ahead
of time, President Hall gave us scriptures to study on the Gathering of Israel.
It really is amazing that Abraham, Jacob/Israel and his seed were
promised and told over and over again that the gospel would be preached to them
in the last days. And when they accept Jesus Christ, God remembers and
realizes the covenant he made with them before. It´s cool to know that we
are the missionaries prophesied that would share the gospel today and help in
gathering Israel. Our work is so important! And Heavenly Father needs all
of us to share His gospel in this dispensation to fulfill the promise he made
with Abraham! I love this work, and I´m so happy to be here serving my Heavenly
Father. Each of us are so important in this role. :)
I loooove you sooooo much :) you´re
the best missionary support ever ever ever ever! Thank you for serving a mission and being such
an example to me. Thank you for all your
amazing letters and your encouragement. CAN´T WAIT TO SKYPE WITH YOU ON
CHRISTMAS DAY TOMORROW!!!! :) :) :D