"When
we keep the spirit of Christmas, we keep the Spirit of Christ, for the
Christmas spirit is the Christ Spirit. It will block out all the
distractions around us, which can diminish Christmas and swallow up its
true meaning."
Man, what a crazy busy week. We had three 'splits' where other sisters come from other areas to our area, we had a Zone Conference all day Thursday, and I went to Frankfurt for a day with Sister Schuring for a split. Not sure how we got everything done we needed to in that week and survived, but we did.
Friday night was funny because after my split in Frankfurt, Sister Taylor headed to Wetzlar for a day and Sister Eschenmann, me and another sister headed back to Wiesbaden with the Elders for a 'Gemico', which is where we coordinate with our Mission leader about the last week. Well, we had an amazing appointment with our Mission leader, Brother Muller. The Spirit was so strong and we had a wonderful appointment, but as we were headed back home the elders decided to tell us that they basically had no gas in the car and we might not make it home. We were a half hour away from home and in the middle of the forest driving home ... not cool! We all said prayers in our hearts and thankfully most of the way home was downhill, so we put the car in neutral and coasted down the hills to get home. We even got to call President for my first time because we were going to be home later than 10:30 pm ... oops. But, we made it home safe and sound. On the block up to the elder's apartment the car died just in time for them to squeeze it into a parking spot. Blessings of being a missionary (haha).
Funny story for the week; a bit of a 'blonde moment' for me, actually ... We were at the church and I was leaving a room to get some water. My foot was in the way and stopped the door, and I smacked my face right into the door. Hooray for black eyes! Lesson learned that not only do I need to watch out for closed doors, but now also half-opened doors, as well ... great (haha). You all are probably shaking your heads at me right now, so I hope this made you laugh a little :) You're welcome!
We have an investigator that didn't know if she wanted to have lessons from us anymore, which was sad. But, she has been coming to church every week, though, and she has invited us over for Christmas! It is fantastic! I am so excited to spend the holidays with so many people!
One of my most favorite Christmas Songs is from the Children's' Song Book called The Nativity Song. Here are some of the words ... When you read it, I hope you feel the Spirit like I do whenever I hear it. I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and spend wonderful times with your families as you remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Man, what a crazy busy week. We had three 'splits' where other sisters come from other areas to our area, we had a Zone Conference all day Thursday, and I went to Frankfurt for a day with Sister Schuring for a split. Not sure how we got everything done we needed to in that week and survived, but we did.
Friday night was funny because after my split in Frankfurt, Sister Taylor headed to Wetzlar for a day and Sister Eschenmann, me and another sister headed back to Wiesbaden with the Elders for a 'Gemico', which is where we coordinate with our Mission leader about the last week. Well, we had an amazing appointment with our Mission leader, Brother Muller. The Spirit was so strong and we had a wonderful appointment, but as we were headed back home the elders decided to tell us that they basically had no gas in the car and we might not make it home. We were a half hour away from home and in the middle of the forest driving home ... not cool! We all said prayers in our hearts and thankfully most of the way home was downhill, so we put the car in neutral and coasted down the hills to get home. We even got to call President for my first time because we were going to be home later than 10:30 pm ... oops. But, we made it home safe and sound. On the block up to the elder's apartment the car died just in time for them to squeeze it into a parking spot. Blessings of being a missionary (haha).
Funny story for the week; a bit of a 'blonde moment' for me, actually ... We were at the church and I was leaving a room to get some water. My foot was in the way and stopped the door, and I smacked my face right into the door. Hooray for black eyes! Lesson learned that not only do I need to watch out for closed doors, but now also half-opened doors, as well ... great (haha). You all are probably shaking your heads at me right now, so I hope this made you laugh a little :) You're welcome!
We have an investigator that didn't know if she wanted to have lessons from us anymore, which was sad. But, she has been coming to church every week, though, and she has invited us over for Christmas! It is fantastic! I am so excited to spend the holidays with so many people!
One of my most favorite Christmas Songs is from the Children's' Song Book called The Nativity Song. Here are some of the words ... When you read it, I hope you feel the Spirit like I do whenever I hear it. I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and spend wonderful times with your families as you remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Lyrics
- This is the season beloved of the year.Sing a rhyme; Christmastime soon will be here.Tell the true story of Jesus' birth,When, as a baby, he came to the earth.
- This is the new star, shining so bright,Lighting the world on that first Christmas night.This is the angel proclaiming the birth,Singing "Hosanna!" and "Peace on the earth!"
- This is the stable, shelter so bare;Cattle and oxen first welcomed him there.This is the manger, sweet hay for a bed,Waiting for Jesus to cradle his head.
- These are the shepherds, humble and mild,Hast'ning to worship the heavenly child.These are the wise men who followed the star,Frankincense, gold, and myrrh brought from afar.
- See the sweet mother, Mary so fair,Joseph, who guided the donkey with care.See the dear baby of Bethlehem,Little Lord Jesus, the Savior of men
Merry Christmas :)
Sister Brown
Giant Nut Cracker
On trains headed home from Frankfurt ...
Frankfurt/Friedrichsdorf Temple
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