My electronic version of a Christmas card:
Feliz Navidad!
Wow. Where has this year gone?! Definitely not where I'd thought it'd
go, but while the Lord's way is most often different, and more
difficult, but it's definitely more rewarding. It is such a privilege
to be able to serve him, especially at this time when we celebrate the
birth of His son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer.
This week was crazy, but what week isn't? About a week ago, we were
privileged with a visit from Elder Holland. He shook our hands and
spoke to us about the significance of serving a mission. He said his
mission literally changed his whole life. He defines his life as
"before the mission" and "after the mission". He spoke about the
importance of being our number 1 converts. He went through and talked
about how we can teach with "Power and Authority" like in Helaman 5.
He said that to teach with "Power and Authority" we must have it (as
in the gospel) inside of us. I am convinced that we are here to learn
how to completely rely on the Lord by applying the atonement
continuously. The Lord gives us challenges that bring us to our knees
time and time again, so that we may grow closer to him, and maybe
begin to understand how the gospel works in our lives, so we can help
it works in others.
I know that we have a Savior and this is His restored gospel. Because
His gospel is restored, He is able to strengthen us through our
burdens through the covenants we make to him at baptism and the
temple, and renew them each week as we partake of the Sacrament.
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten
Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have
everlasting life."
He was born in humble circumstances. He lived the perfect life, yet,
He suffered everything for us. Alma 7:11-13 So that through Him, we
might be saved. Not only to return to live with our Heavenly Father
again with our families, but to also be changed and strengthened. To
continue to better ourselves. To have a peace of mind in a world full
of trial and tribulation.
I love my savior so much and am so grateful to be able to serve Him.
We had our Christmas Party on Saturday and it was quite a success! Our
little Juanita came! She also informed us that she had not said any
real bad words the past week. She did confess to us though that she
called someone trash and told him his skin is white but his heart is
black, but that was because he was calling everyone else stupid. She
is so funny. I love her so much. She brought her granddaughters to the
Christmas party and they were so excited.
I love this work so much! It is such a privilege!
I love and miss you all!
Merry Christmas!
Hermana Wallis
Wow. Where has this year gone?! Definitely not where I'd thought it'd
go, but while the Lord's way is most often different, and more
difficult, but it's definitely more rewarding. It is such a privilege
to be able to serve him, especially at this time when we celebrate the
birth of His son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer.
This week was crazy, but what week isn't? About a week ago, we were
privileged with a visit from Elder Holland. He shook our hands and
spoke to us about the significance of serving a mission. He said his
mission literally changed his whole life. He defines his life as
"before the mission" and "after the mission". He spoke about the
importance of being our number 1 converts. He went through and talked
about how we can teach with "Power and Authority" like in Helaman 5.
He said that to teach with "Power and Authority" we must have it (as
in the gospel) inside of us. I am convinced that we are here to learn
how to completely rely on the Lord by applying the atonement
continuously. The Lord gives us challenges that bring us to our knees
time and time again, so that we may grow closer to him, and maybe
begin to understand how the gospel works in our lives, so we can help
it works in others.
I know that we have a Savior and this is His restored gospel. Because
His gospel is restored, He is able to strengthen us through our
burdens through the covenants we make to him at baptism and the
temple, and renew them each week as we partake of the Sacrament.
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten
Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have
everlasting life."
He was born in humble circumstances. He lived the perfect life, yet,
He suffered everything for us. Alma 7:11-13 So that through Him, we
might be saved. Not only to return to live with our Heavenly Father
again with our families, but to also be changed and strengthened. To
continue to better ourselves. To have a peace of mind in a world full
of trial and tribulation.
I love my savior so much and am so grateful to be able to serve Him.
We had our Christmas Party on Saturday and it was quite a success! Our
little Juanita came! She also informed us that she had not said any
real bad words the past week. She did confess to us though that she
called someone trash and told him his skin is white but his heart is
black, but that was because he was calling everyone else stupid. She
is so funny. I love her so much. She brought her granddaughters to the
Christmas party and they were so excited.
I love this work so much! It is such a privilege!
I love and miss you all!
Merry Christmas!
Hermana Wallis
