Well here I am about to spend my first Christmas away from home. Its really kinda crazy how fast things are moving here. It almost scares me to death how quickly the last few months have gone by. But looking back, what is more unbelievable is how much I can see change in my life as I try to help others change their own. I think that is the part I like most about the mish. I know that the Lord wants to shape me into the person that he wants me to be. And so I can understand why some things are so tough sometimes. It's a refiner's fire for sure. Every little thing that stinks right now, is stretching me for a reason. I'm absolutely certain of it. It's important to not forget that, but sometimes I do. It's something that I have to keep telling myself every day. I think sometimes we forget a lot of important things. Especially around this time of year. Sometimes we get so caught up in the receiving and the lusting over the sweetest new gadget that we forget the true meaning of Christmas. I was watching Mr. Krueger's Christmas and even though its a little old and a little silly, it really helped me put things in perspective. Remembering Christ is what it's all about.
How is life with your new companion?
Pretty good. He is a lot more serious than I am used to. But its all good.
Funny thing that happened this week.
Well this morning, I was cleaning the bathroom, and I was just flushing all the used paper towels down the toilet. It was not a good idea because it started flooding real bad. It was a very frantic moment for me. I didn't know how to turn off the water, so I screamed for Elder S. and he came running to my rescue. It was terrible haha. It was a laugh or cry moment for sure. Luckily I decided to laugh.
3 good things that happened this week. You didn't include any last
week.
1. We had the car for a couple days. That was so nice.
2. We made some real solid contacts.
3. We get to practice Spanish a lot now.
What is the thing you have enjoyed most about being a missionary?
Just feeling myself grow more than anything.
What is the most challenging aspect of missionary life?
Not getting down on myself for sure.
Do you know what you are doing on Christmas?
No idea still. Hopefully, they'll shed a little more light tomorrow at zone conference.
How's the car? I assume your companion is the driver because the
transportation guy told dad you couldn't drive for a while.
They actually just took it away from us. Elder Z. got his green dot. So we're back on the bike.
How's the Spanish this week? You really need to make sure you speak to
your companion in Spanish even though you can both speak English and it
would be easier to communicate that way.
Much better. We both suck haha but we get a lot practice in the lessons now which is good.
Did you send out your Christmas cards? Remember, I need one.
Can I send them like a postcard, or do I need to get envelopes?
Do you have any thank you cards? I am hoping you will send a little
note to anyone who sends you anything for Christmas.
Ok I'll try to find some. There just aren't enough hours in the day to do everything that I need to do.
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