Sister Uelese had trouble remembering what I can and can't eat, so I came up with some rhymes: Bread is Dead. Meat is Neat :)
The day before Christmas, we went caroling with some elders and sisters. We sang for the senior citizens in the senior homes. They loved us! :) It felt so good to make them so happy :)
On Christmas Eve, we had a missionary Christmas Party. We ate breakfast, had a a talent show, and watched a movie: "The Other Side of Heaven".
There are some elders here that remind me of the missionaries from the movie - "The Best Two Years": Elder Smoot, and Elder Ravirez- possibly an unlikely companionship. And Elder Davis- the chill trainer, and Elder Nash- the trainee! They are hilarious!
On Christmas Day, I did what my family would usually do: get up straight away and head to the presents. I let my companion sleep in because she stayed up real late waiting for Santa. I sang "We Wish You a Merry Christmas!" softly to myself because that's what I've done my whole life with my siblings to wake our parents on Christmas morning. I had the time of my life opening presents! I thought to myself... I bet my family is home, opening presents right now- just like me! However, when I face-timed them, they hadn't even touched their presents! They were all anxiously waiting for me to call! Bless them! I love my family! Along with all my family gifts, Bishop Judd and his family gave us necklaces, and a few members gave us presents as well. I also received cards and greetings from friends and family from home! Thank you, thank you everyone! It was a GREAT CHRISTMAS!
We went to dinner, and then went with some Elders to walk down a street with beautiful houses and gorgeous lights! The day after, I guess it's safe to say a lot of the missionaries were lazy. Including us! :) I made gluten-free pancakes... but it appears I could use some more practice :) they were tasty though :)
Yesterday, we had an outgoing for the missionaries. Sister Lisala is leaving today. Sister Uelese had a hard time saying goodbye to her. I felt bad, but I reminded her that it's not really goodbye. They would see each other again. :)
I am thankful for the plan of salvation. Families can be together forever! And that family can be our family on earth, and it can include our friends. Our friends are an important part of our families. Those people we love, no matter who, can be with us forever. And let's never forget who made it all possible. The tiny babe, born to us this Christmas Day, a Savior who is Christ the Lord. He came into this world because He loves us so much. And He wants us to return home again someday, so that we can all be together forever!
- Always! Sister Brown
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