Hey Fam!
So wow, I don't even know where to begin! Christmas was awesome. I loved getting to talk to family. That was the best Christmas present. But I didn't get to say half of the things I wanted to! I just wanted to be with you guys haha. So hopefully I will be able to convey some of the things I didn't get to say here. :)
So we've had so many miracles these past couple weeks.
-We got to go caroling to our investigators! They LOVED it. It was so fun! We surprised our investigators. Ethia and her family seriously loved it. They got SOOO excited when we started singing. I am pretty sure it was the cute little kids we brought with us, and not our singing haha. It was so fun to see all their faces! When we caroled to Janessa and her family she also loved it. As as started our last song of Silent Night she started tearing up! It meant so much to her!
-Another Christmas miracle. We got a call the Saturday before Christmas from an awesome member family. They had come with us caroling and met an investigator family. He expressed his desire to bring Christmas to them, and help his kids have that experience of giving gifts so someone else. It was so fun to go and help the kids pick out a gift for their kids. They were so surprised and grateful! All the kids involved loved it. Just reminded me how Christmas is all about giving. That is how the Spirit of Christmas enters our hearts. :)
So funny thing happened. Sister Eadie and I love the nerf guns, Izzy! We've been trying to ambush brother Briggs--the member we live with. Then the day after new years we get in for the night around 9 and get pummeled by darts! Brother Briggs bought a Nerf gun too! So we're currently at war. :)
I love all the gifts I got! The ward has been also very kind. We've gotten all the lotion, soap, and nicknacks we could ever want! One member also got us some leggings, which we are using! It's finally getting cold! We are so blessed. Oh, and sister Eadie and I are staying together for another transfer! Woot WOOT!
Anyways, miracle do happen. The Lord's work will continue to happen despite our imperfections and mistakes. I am learning to have faith and really trust my Heavenly Father. I am not in charge of this work and just need to do my best to be an instrument in His hands. This past year has been wonderful! I have loved learning by serving the Lord in Wisconsin. I am so glad that I've gotten to know and love so many new people. As you start the new year take a second to reflect on the past year, dislikes, likes, and lessons learned. I hope that you can think of some ways you can personally come closer to Christ. He has called to people in the Book of Mormon times and still calls to us today. Please answer His call! Blessings await those who do. That is a promise. :)
3 Nephi 11:13-14
13 And it came to pass that the Lord spake unto them saying:
14 Arise and come forth unto me, that ye may thrust your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints of the nails in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know that I am the God of Israel, and the God of the whole earth, and have been slain for the sins of the world.
Love you! Have a wonderful week!
Sister Johns
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| So the sloth is for mom if I had the money to buy and send it. :) you need one now! ;) |
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