Can you believe that this Wednesday is Christmas?! I can't believe it! We had a great week and actually went on exchange with the Sister Training Leaders in Woodley. I was with Sister Ross in her area and we saw so many miracles within 24 hours of our exchange. We ended up finding 2 new investigators and had a great dinner appointment with a YSA in her ward. She invited some nonmember friends over (member missionary work - props to her :) and we were able to get one of her friends email and phone number to meet up again! We ended the night watching the Joy to the World DVD which is always a great way to invite the Spirit of Christmas.
We found out on Saturday that Sister Brooks' foot won't need too big of an operation. We have to go back on Jan. 2nd for an MRI scan to find out what is exactly wrong, but it's good that she will most likely be able to stay out on her mission. :)
The Basingstoke ward is the best. I can't believe their kindness and generosity!! At the end of our Sacrament Meeting yesterday, they invited the four full time missionaries in the ward up to the stand. The Bishop went on to tell us how grateful the ward is for our service and then they brought in these big boxes full of wrapped Christmas gifts - one box for each of us. I was so grateful and overwhelmed by their thoughtfulness and kindness. I hope to repay them by working hard and building the ward up as much as I can while I serve here. How blessed I am to be in Basingstoke over Christmas. :)
I have truly felt closer to my Savior this Christmas as I've learned more about His Birth, continued to study His teachings, and shared the true joy that comes from the Gospel with others. I'm so grateful for this time of year and know that without the birth of our Savior, we would have no way to return to live with our Father in Heaven. I will forever be indebted to Him for His infinite atoning sacrfice. I hope everyone has a very merry Christmas and remembers the "reason for the season."
Scripture of the week: "And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying. Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us." -Matthew 1:21-23
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