Hola,
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Well I made it through my mission Christmas and it was pretty great! It
didn't feel like the same old Christmas but it was a fun day as a missionary. On
Christmas Eve it was interesting to join someone else's dinner. Their tradition
is Chinese food and most of their family was there so it was great. The
evening was pretty simple just working on things at home. On Christmas Day I
got to talk with my wonderful family. Oh what a special experience. I so
appreciated that moment where we were all united at least for a little bit! It
is so fun to think of us all around the US being with family and enjoying the
Christmas season! Then we had our Christmas meal with the Branch President and
his family. I was wonderful to be in a home of righteous family and enjoy
their love! In the evening we did sports . Kind of out of the ordinary, but
it was so fun to play soccer after a long time! It was a great end to mission Christmas. Just think, next time I will be there [home]!
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On Thursday we started getting back to work. We had exchanges and I
was with Sister Andreason. She serves in Rio Vista. She is a wonderful Sister
and so funny too. It was great to spend time with her and to learn from her. She
has been out just a little more than me, so it was fun. Then I had 2 facebook
lessons which is great. I also picked up a new investigator in Chile, so we will
see where that goes. The work is so different on facebook. A little bit slower,
but also quicker too! I hope that the least I can do is plant that seed that may
never have been planted. I taught Santa the investigator, and when I say I
taught I mean that Sister Andreason doesn't speak spanish so it was all on me.
Now I know even more strongly why we go two by two. With Santa we had already
taught her the Plan of Salvation, but I could tell it really didn't make sense of
how it applied to her - that she is one day going to have a resurrected body and
that after the judgement she will have wanted to follow all those things God had
asked her. If not she wouldn't be able to be with her family, or in the
presence of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I hope that she gets it because it
makes such a difference with what we hope for and what we want everyday. It isn't
just about being "saved" it is about staying saved! I love this investigator and
I hope that I can continue to help her see the peace and the joy of it
all!
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Friday we exchanged back and did weekly planning. It was a little harder
to focus after Christmas festivities but we got it done. On Saturday we did a
fun activity with Marisol and her kids. We made scripture boxes. It was fun to
so something that they would all like and was centered in putting Christ more
into their lives, let alone their scripture box. Then we saw Martha which is
always what she needs - just a little pick me up to help her stay strong. In
the evening no one was home and so we just kept trying and trying different
people and places and the night ended without much to show for it, but it was
good.
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On Sunday I gave a talk! Usually I love giving talks but in spanish it
is a little bit different. It still went really well and I was happy with it. It
was on the power of personal revelation. I just loved sharing a mission story of
how I never thought I would come on a mission but thanks to an inspired bishop I
am here! Most of the time I can't believe it myself. It is all worth it, even
when it doesn't feel like it sometimes. We had a great night setting up an
appointment with a potential and teaching a former investigator. It was all
great to just see people have the start of interest, to know what we are all
about and then to be able to invite them to know and partake of the joy. It is just
the best.
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I hope all of you know that we can all share the joy of this gospel
everyday if we are courageous and faithful! I love you! I am so grateful for
your influences in my life! Have a happy new year sharing the gospel!
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Los quiero,
Hermana Cornwall
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