It doesn't really feel
like Christmas here right now. It's hot and muggy haha. But
every morning at the crack of dawn they all turn their Christmas music as
loud as they can! They love Christmas here. Especially the Christmas
songs that Celine Dion sings. God sent me to a place where they love
Celine to humble me :) (I don't like Celine Dion)
But its been a good week. Really really fast. We
had our mission Christmas conference on Tuesday and a Christmas party
every day since then it seems. Today we have our stakes Christmas
party, then the day after Christmas we have our ward Christmas party.
They love Christmas here.
One thing that has been different about this Christmas is how centered in Christ it has been. Really learning and
feeling the spirit of Christ has been a pretty cool experience. So I
would encourage you all to read the story of Christ's birth, and really
reflect on what he has done for us. Through him we are given all that
he has. What an amazing gift. I also encourage you all to give this Christmas. Giving is the spirit of Christmas, and what an amazing
spirit it is.
My scriptural thought this week. Zechariah 1: 6,7
then read Zechariah 2: 6. All of you that don't believe Santa is real
better start believing again :)
So, I think I
know how the Kardashian's feel everyday now. Everywhere I go I have
people following me and taking pictures or staring at me. Or touching
my arm hair or my hair on my head. I hated attention back in the
states, so of course I got sent to a place where I would blend in nicely
haha. This week we also had the monthly attack of the stink bugs.
Randomly one day out of every month stink bugs come and attack our
city. The streets were literally layered with stink bugs. It looked
like someone had poured a bunch of coffee beans all over the ground.
Under every light there was a black mist of stink bugs. It was crazy
to see. I love this place though. My area is so beautiful.
So my last thing. Work with the missionaries every
chance you get! It is so helpful to have a member present in our
lessons and you will be blessed because of it!
I love you all so much and have a very merry Christmas!!
Oh I forgot my cord to my camera today so i cant send pictures :( I'll remember next week though!
Love you all!
Mahal ko kayo!
Elder Gordon
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