"Believe"

Last Monday, we went to this Trampoline place called "Rockin' Jump". It was super fun! There were three little girls who just loved us and they kept following us around.  They thought we were the coolest people ever!  A great reminder to always be a good example no matter where we go or what we are doing.

The next day, we went to Guadalupe Park to do some service, but we were in for a surprise! They saved one of the rooms just for us so we could sit, relax, and eat. They wanted to show us appreciation for all the work we do for them.  How cool is that?

It's official: I've started the Gluten-Free diet. It's not as easy as it seems, but my tummy feels a lot better :)  But it's hard when you have to tell people you can't eat the food they cook for you because it could make you sick. In the Hispanic Program, they don't seem to understand what Gluten-Free means. I got really sick on exchanges. It was no fun :(

We're looking for investigators, but we haven't really found any. The Ward really wants to help us more to get new investigators so that we can teach lessons each week.  We've been meeting with members, but I had an idea to have them bring less-active or non-member friends.
We met with Kimberly this week, and Rachel. Kimberly is a returning member. It seems things are working out for her. She has a nice boyfriend, she's coming to church more, and she's making great efforts at taking good care of herself.  It seems like she's figuring things out. Keyza is also a returning member. She's so sweet and friendly, and she says hi to everyone all the time. She's been taking on so much responsibility to help hand out gifts to families this year.  My week felt really slow, with not much work getting done. Honestly, I think we need to work harder. We need to continue with ideas with the Ward, and build it up and bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to more people.

On Saturday, we went to the YSA Ward Christmas Party. It was The Polar Express themed. It was so much fun and I drank so much hot chocolate! Brother Whitmarsh dressed up as the conductor! He had a mustache and everything!   It was awesome!


"Believe in what your heart is saying
Hear the melody that's playing
There's no time to waste
There's so much to celebrate
Believe in what you feel inside 
And give your dreams the wings to fly
You have everything you need
If you just believe"

I love the message to Believe.  And especially at this time of year, to believe in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who came to save us all.  How I love my Savior and am so grateful for everything He has done for me!  My service for Him is such a small thing compared to what He has done for me.

Yesterday, we had the South San Jose Stake Christmas Sing-Along Fireside. The wards gathered and sang Christmas songs, all about Christ. I sang with the Zone: "It came Upon the Midnight Clear", and with the YSA Ward: "Born is the Light of the World". It was beautiful and spiritual, and my heart was full!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!
- Always, Sister Brown