MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

This week was so much fun with all the Christmas festivities and we met some cool people (as always). I definitely miss my family but the members here have been so nice and included us in all their Christmas traditions!! We had breakfast at the carter's house this morning then we're hanging out at the Russell's the rest of the day with all the missionaries in our zone. Christmas this year has actually been so fun and I've been able to focus a lot more on Jesus Christ and recognizing the Christmas spirit. It's sad being away from my family but I also feel so grateful to be able to serve the Lord at this time. I feel so blessed and just so happy I get to share the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ!! 

We found lots of new people to teach this week and I wanted to share some cool tender mercies!! We've been having a hard time getting people to church- which doesn't make sense because church is so AWESOME. Anyways, this guy named Tim responded to a FB ad about our church service! Not gonna lie, most of the time people don't remember filling out these ads so when we call them they're so confused and not interested BUT Tim remembered and he was so down to come to church with us!! He brought his two kids as well and they were so cute. He seemed so excited to read the Book of Mormon as well and said he was literally going to read it that day. Tender mercy from God right there for placing Tim in our path so we can teach him the gospel!!

Another little miracle-->We tried visiting this guy named Derek but turns out he doesn't live there anymore and it's actually this girl named Haley. Well... Haley and her fiance apparently used to meet with missionaries but lost touch when they moved here to Liberty. BUT she was so down to learn more again and read the Book of Mormon!! Definitely not a coincidence and I truly believe God places people in our path that are ready to hear this message. Ok so many more miracles this week but I won't go into each one. 

We also had zone conference this week so that was fun. We made some ginger bread houses which was cool.

I forgot to mention this last week but this 11 year old girl from my last area sent me a bracelet and a letter and I almost start bawling my eyes out, it was so precious. I'll put a photo below of the bracelet because it's so cute! I'm making her one right now to send back. 

I love Christmas, especially this year. I'm so grateful for Jesus Christ and I'm grateful for this time to celebrate His birth. He truly is the light of the world. Jesus Christ has helped me feel so much peace because I know he understands me. I feel so grateful to be able to help others come closer to Christ and I love being a missionary (it's the best)

Love and miss you all!! 

MERRY CHRISTMAS 

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