Letter #42

Sent:

Tue 12/24/13 11:58 AM

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

 
I cannot even believe that it's Christmas time already!!!!! It's absolutely crazy how time is flying by. This past week was pretty great! We were able to meet with lots of our investigators and we had great lessons with all of them! We got a couple on date for the 25th of January so we are super stoked for that! They have had a rough life and it's such an amazing thing to see them progress in the gospel and the way they are changing their lives. I just love it so much! Also, Holly, one of our newer investigators came to church!! She's the one with the cute little 4 month old baby! She's engaged but her Fiancé hasn't seemed all that interested. She told us that he was a foster child growing up and was always forced to go to different churches so he's never wanted anything to do with religion at all BUT on Sunday she told us that her Fiance told her that he wanted to maybe come with her sometime. She said it was a total shock to her and that he may even start sitting in on the lessons!!!!!! OH! And Blue is no longer drinking!!!!! There have been so many miracles this past week that I can't even count them! It is so incredible to see how the Lord is working and how he is softening their hearts. We've also been meeting with a man named Dan. He is so awesome! He told us that he read the Restoration pamphlet that we left him over and over and when we went back he said he agrees with and believes everything!! There have been instances that have happened like that with 2 other people as well.
There are seriously so many miracles and tender mercies that Heavenly Father has placed in my life and I am so grateful for each one of them :)  I am also grateful for this time of year that I have to share about Christ's birth and his life. I love that as missionaries we don't have any of the worldy things to worry about, just the most important thing.. which is Christ. If it weren't for Him we wouldn't have this wonderful Holiday Season to enjoy. I love sharing with people all about Him and all that He has done for us. I can honestly see the change that it's making in me :)
We also went over to Sister Hatch and Sister Herrington's home the other night for a little "party" Haha! They are the ones we're related to. They wanted to have us over for dinner and watch a Christmas film (don't worry, it was church approved) and to get to know us better! They are less active but still have such strong testimonies of the gospel. It was such a fun night and they have the most beautiful Christmas tree EVER! They also gave each of us a gift and we took pictures. Maybe she will send it to you... So we found out how we are related. Sister Herrington's mom is Pearl Vilate Tobler! Crazy, huh??? Anyway, I hope you all have the best Holiday! I cannot wait to see all of you and see how big Carter and Roman have gotten! I will hopefully be able to call tonight really fast to let you know what time. Plus I need Dad's number. I really hope that I can skype with the whole family! OH!!!!!! One last thing!! Last night we went out to Bandon which is on the Coast and had a Christmas Family Home Evening with President and Sister Young and their whole family!!! It was SOOO great!! It was such a good time and the spirit that was there was so sweet! I JUST LOVE BEING A MISSIONARY!!!!!!! See you tomorrow!!!! I love you!!

Love,

Lynds :)

P.S. Thank you so so so so so so so so so much for the Christmas packages!!! The 12 Days of Christmas with the Scriptures has been so much fun! You and Chels are quite clever I have to say! Thank you again! You don't know how much of a difference you have made! I love you!



 

P.S. This is for Trevor if he is reading this......................  
Merry Christmas Trevor!!!!!!! And Happy 30 months!!!!!!!!!!!! I love you and hope that you have the best Christmas yet! Enjoy the Holiday with Elder O'Neil. I just know that you two are going to have a blast being companions! I LOVE YOU SWEETHEART!!!!!! :)  

Giant Burrito at a roadside deli :)

It was GINORMOUS!!!!! Look at it compared to the size of my quad!! - Trevor would be proud! Haha! :)

It was GINORMOUS!!!!! Look at it compared to the size of my quad!!

- Trevor would be proud! Haha! :)