On Christmas day we came to the church for Sister Bray to Skype her family, and nobody was in the church, so when she went into a quiet room to Skype, I was left alone in the church by myself ... PARTY (haha ... jk). I just played piano the whole time. But, it was really weird being alone for so long I decided (haha) I guess that's what a year an a half of being always by someone will do to ya. After Sister Bray was done Skyping, we went to a member's house and had an awesome dinner and then I finally got to Skype my family. That was really fun. It was hilarious because their Wifi in the house was not so good, so I found a corner that sometimes would get two full bars. I tucked myself in there and hoped our Skype wouldn't cut out. But, don't worry ... we survived :) After we were done, they drove us home in a ... wait for it ... PORSCHE! That was awesome!
I am so lucky to have Sister Bray as a companion. She is so beyond fantastic! She totally surprised me with a Nutcracker and a flash T-Shirt and a few other things that she didn't need to buy, but did. She is such a sweetheart. We did our own present exchange Christmas morning, as well, so that was really fun :) I didn't even peak at the gifts until Christmas ... sorta! (haha) But, holding them and shaking them is totally justified, I think!
At the beginning of the week we had a really cool appointment that a member had set up and they wanted us to go and sing carols with them to their friends again. It was so cool because not only were we able to sing songs about Christ, but we were even able to show them the Christmas video and have a really great conversation of the real meaning of Christmas. The Spirit was so strong in there testifying of what we were saying. That was such a great experience. :)
I really like Christmas time with members because they are celebrating with their nonmember family and friends. When the missionaries come they always ask a bunch of questions of what we do as missionaries, and it is really cool to be in a relaxed environment and testify of Christ to them.
Lastly I will close with a quote I read from last General Conference given by Elder M. Russel Ballard. He said, "God's plan is in place. He is at the helm, and His great and powerful ship flows toward salvation and exaltation. Remember that we cannot get there by jumping out of the boat and trying to swim there by ourselves. Exaltation is the goal of this mortal journey, and no one gets there without the means of the gospel of Jesus Christ; His Atonement, the ordinances, and the guiding doctrine and principles that are found in the Church."
I hope you all have a Happy New Year! Enjoy setting some new goals for this next year and let's make it awesome! Take care and have a great week!
Love,
Sister Jordan Brown
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