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Sister Durrant and I go through a lot of Kleenexes. She's had a cold for like, ever. And our noses
get pretty drippy while we're walking around in the cold. Anywho. The other day, we were
walking to our supper appointment, and I'd just used my last Kleenex. I asked Sister Durrant
if she had any, and she didn't. Bummer. Just as I was about to resort to my sleeve, I looked
up at this STOP sign, when low and behold, there was a packet of Kleenexes shoved between
he sign and the pole. I DON'T KNOW HOW THOSE GOT THERE OR WHY BUT I AM SO GRATEFUL.
My sleeve was grateful too. We told the elders about it later and they tried to make me feel guilty
for stealing a homeless guy's Kleenexes, but I wasn't falling for it. That was a blessing from the Lord!
Thursday was so fun. We had lunch with a
get pretty drippy while we're walking around in the cold. Anywho. The other day, we were
walking to our supper appointment, and I'd just used my last Kleenex. I asked Sister Durrant
if she had any, and she didn't. Bummer. Just as I was about to resort to my sleeve, I looked
up at this STOP sign, when low and behold, there was a packet of Kleenexes shoved between
he sign and the pole. I DON'T KNOW HOW THOSE GOT THERE OR WHY BUT I AM SO GRATEFUL.
My sleeve was grateful too. We told the elders about it later and they tried to make me feel guilty
for stealing a homeless guy's Kleenexes, but I wasn't falling for it. That was a blessing from the Lord!
On Monday, we went caroling with a family for FHE. They had made a bunch of treats and put
them together for their neighbors, along with a wrapped Book of Mormon to give to one
neighbor in particular. It was so awesome how easy it was for them to share what the believe!
It was awesome to see the example they were setting for their kids, and also for their neighbors.
There was also a situation where the little boys rang the doorbell repeatedly, and the oldest
girl was so embarrassed by her siblings that she went and hid lol. It was such a funny moment,
and it helped me realize how much I miss my embarrassing family! They're crazy,
but you miss them when you're gone(;
them together for their neighbors, along with a wrapped Book of Mormon to give to one
neighbor in particular. It was so awesome how easy it was for them to share what the believe!
It was awesome to see the example they were setting for their kids, and also for their neighbors.
There was also a situation where the little boys rang the doorbell repeatedly, and the oldest
girl was so embarrassed by her siblings that she went and hid lol. It was such a funny moment,
and it helped me realize how much I miss my embarrassing family! They're crazy,
but you miss them when you're gone(;
Tuesday evening, we drove to South Calgary
for our missionary Christmas party. It was so
much fun to see missionaries I hadn't seen
in a while, especially the ones who are going
home soon. I saw my baby, Sister McDonald!
I also had the wonderful opportunity to sing
with Sister Van Bloem (bloom) during the
devotional part of our party. We sang On
This Still Silent Night, and it was just so fun
to perform with her. She's a talented
performer! Another elder sang during the
devotional as well. He sang Oh Holy Night,
and we found out later that he was on
The Voice once! So that was cool.
He's awesome too.
for our missionary Christmas party. It was so
much fun to see missionaries I hadn't seen
in a while, especially the ones who are going
home soon. I saw my baby, Sister McDonald!
I also had the wonderful opportunity to sing
with Sister Van Bloem (bloom) during the
devotional part of our party. We sang On
This Still Silent Night, and it was just so fun
to perform with her. She's a talented
performer! Another elder sang during the
devotional as well. He sang Oh Holy Night,
and we found out later that he was on
The Voice once! So that was cool.
He's awesome too.
Wednesday evening, we had the really neat opportunity
to go to the Nativity that the Calgary Stake puts on
every year. We went with a family in our ward and
was so fun! What a spiritual experience that was,
even though it was freezing cold, and outside! It just
adds to the experience, helping us realize what it
must have been like on that night in the manger. Even though,
I'm willing to bet Bethlehem wasn't as cold as it is here in
Canada.... Actually, I don't know. Don't quote me on that.
to go to the Nativity that the Calgary Stake puts on
every year. We went with a family in our ward and
was so fun! What a spiritual experience that was,
even though it was freezing cold, and outside! It just
adds to the experience, helping us realize what it
must have been like on that night in the manger. Even though,
I'm willing to bet Bethlehem wasn't as cold as it is here in
Canada.... Actually, I don't know. Don't quote me on that.
Thursday was so fun. We had lunch with a
member and then helped her shovel her walk in preparation for her parents and
mother-in-law comingfor Christmas. For supper, we were at another member's home, and they
had a ton of family over. It wasloud and crazy, and just like home! We sang carols and read the
Nativity story from Luke 2 and justenjoyed each other's company. It was a blast.
mother-in-law comingfor Christmas. For supper, we were at another member's home, and they
had a ton of family over. It wasloud and crazy, and just like home! We sang carols and read the
Nativity story from Luke 2 and justenjoyed each other's company. It was a blast.
Friday was probably the best,
obviously, because it was
CHRISTMAS!!!! WOO HOO!!!
We woke up and went upstairs
and hung out with the members
we live with. We watched them
open their presents and they got
us these really cute matching
hoodies! They got their daughter
the same one, but hers says
"Elf In Training". Does that mean
Sister Missionary in Training? (;
They fed us breakfast and it was a
great time. Then we went downstairs
and opened our presents that we'd
placed under our paper Christmas
tree from the 28th ward primary.
(Which was so stinkin' cute, thanks
so much guys, it made my day(:) And then we
went to the Jackson's to Skype our families!
What a blast that was. Seriously, the best Christmas
gift ever. The Jackson's fed us lunch, and then
all of their kids and grand-kids came over. More
chaos! Woo hoo, I love it! Families are the best! They
forced Elder Weidner and I to both sing and play our
songs on the ukulele which was mildly
embarrassing/fun. We had supper with our bishop
nd his family. His wife's brother and their kids and
even more were there, and it was so fun. We ate tons of food and
played Werewolf and just had a really great
Christmas. Seriously, big families are the best.
'm so grateful for the ones that welcome us into
theirs. AND THEN. We got permission from our
mission president to watch Inside Out! So we did that. And it
was really fun. If you haven't seen that movie, I would guarantee
it a million times over. It's so cute. And it made me cry. And that's
probably why we're not allowed to watch movies as missionaries
, because they just make us cry. Lol just kidding, I'm just emotional
and a girl.
obviously, because it was
CHRISTMAS!!!! WOO HOO!!!
We woke up and went upstairs
and hung out with the members
we live with. We watched them
open their presents and they got
us these really cute matching
hoodies! They got their daughter
the same one, but hers says
"Elf In Training". Does that mean
Sister Missionary in Training? (;
They fed us breakfast and it was a
great time. Then we went downstairs
and opened our presents that we'd
placed under our paper Christmas
tree from the 28th ward primary.
(Which was so stinkin' cute, thanks
so much guys, it made my day(:) And then we
went to the Jackson's to Skype our families!
What a blast that was. Seriously, the best Christmas
gift ever. The Jackson's fed us lunch, and then
all of their kids and grand-kids came over. More
chaos! Woo hoo, I love it! Families are the best! They
forced Elder Weidner and I to both sing and play our
songs on the ukulele which was mildly
embarrassing/fun. We had supper with our bishop
nd his family. His wife's brother and their kids and
even more were there, and it was so fun. We ate tons of food and
played Werewolf and just had a really great
Christmas. Seriously, big families are the best.
'm so grateful for the ones that welcome us into
theirs. AND THEN. We got permission from our
mission president to watch Inside Out! So we did that. And it
was really fun. If you haven't seen that movie, I would guarantee
it a million times over. It's so cute. And it made me cry. And that's
probably why we're not allowed to watch movies as missionaries
, because they just make us cry. Lol just kidding, I'm just emotional
and a girl.
And those are the big highlights of the week. It was a great
Christmas and I'm so grateful for all those who contributed
o make it so. It was so fun to be able to talk to everyone about
Christ and the miracle of His birth. Our mission president and
his wife extended a challenge to us. As a mission, we started r
eading the Book of Mormon over again, marking all the places
where the Saviour is mentioned. Reading 5.6 pages every day,
as a mission we will finish on Easter. It's been really neat already
to see how much the Book of Mormon testifies of Christ! It is,
after all, another Testament of Jesus Christ.
Christmas and I'm so grateful for all those who contributed
o make it so. It was so fun to be able to talk to everyone about
Christ and the miracle of His birth. Our mission president and
his wife extended a challenge to us. As a mission, we started r
eading the Book of Mormon over again, marking all the places
where the Saviour is mentioned. Reading 5.6 pages every day,
as a mission we will finish on Easter. It's been really neat already
to see how much the Book of Mormon testifies of Christ! It is,
after all, another Testament of Jesus Christ.
So my challenge to each of you, is to pay special attention to
every time the Saviour is mentioned in the Book of Mormon.
It's a lot. But it's so awesome.
every time the Saviour is mentioned in the Book of Mormon.
It's a lot. But it's so awesome.
I love you all! Thanks for all your support and Christmas wishes! Take care and have a Happy New Year!
*cough* Happy Birthday to Me *cough* (;
*cough* Happy Birthday to Me *cough* (;
1. Sister McDonald and I
2. Sister VanBloem and I
3. Sister Durrant and I and the Sefcik kids at the Nativity
4. The Nativity
5 & 6. Our Christmas tree
7. Our elf hoodies
8. Icicles in Canada that are so big they could shank you
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