This last week has been pretty dang
eventful! It has been very weird and different though because the missionary
work we were doing was a different type. We had the Missionary Musical Fireside
a couple more times, so that means days were kinda shot by having to drive
everywhere for it. It was a hit so they are also going to be having it again
this Sunday in Groton since the day we were suppose to perform there originally
got canceled because of the winter storm. Seeing that ALL the snow has melted
and the temperature is now around 60 degrees I doubt it will get canceled again.
On Tuesday we headed up to Massachusetts to go to the Boston Temple in the
morning. It was an amazing experience! Before we started the session, the Temple
President spoke to us, and let's just say it opened my eyes a whole lot
more and prepped me for going through the temple on a whole new level. We also
had pictures given to us from our mission president, of Peter and John as they
first found out that the Savior was resurrected. It was a very moving picture
to see their facial expressions and to have President Packard expound on it by
telling us about the background and bringing to remembrance the story. As we
went through the temple after this my eyes were opened to a whole lot more
symbolism that there is. It was a wonderful experience.
After the temple we had
a few hours before the rest of the Christmas party started. Instead of going to
eat lunch with the rest of our zone, Elder Meservy and I had to go to the
Longfellow chapel to hop on a computer to edit our video skit and also because
President Packard asked us to pick up a slide show from the digital
missionaries there. Once we got back to the chapel, we then did the Musical
fireside we had done previously in other areas. After that we all went down to
the basketball court area and had food, watched the skits, and just had a nice
little party. It was a blast! We got all of our presents that were sent to the
mission home, which was really nice, and then as it came time to leave, It was
announced that they did not want us to drive home because of the storm that
had come in. So, the Elders stayed at the mission home and the Sisters went to the
traveling sisters' house. As we headed out to the cars, they were covered in
snow, and so Elder Meservy and I started going to work cleaning off sisters'
cars and everyone elses. It was actually a blast and it is
amazing even though we were the last ones to take off following President, we
didn't get that cold. Truly the Lord blessed us with many tender blessings as
we were in 5 degree weather and our burdens were made light in a sense. I
remember even stepping in a huge pile of snow and it getting in my shoes and
afterwards how everyone's socks and shoes were wet except mine and Elder
Meservy's. So, we stayed at the mission home and then drove home in the morning.
It was a blast!
It seemed like the rest of the week was a very weird and hard
week though. Since people are getting ready for Christmas, and people leaving
town it has been a bit difficult to meet with people. That is OK, however, since
we were able to get a little bit more planning in for the area.
What a
wonderful time of year it is, and a great opportunity we have to turn our
thought to the true meaning of CHRISTmas and so I would urge all of you
to think about what gift it is that you could give your Savior, Jesus Christ. I
know that Jesus Christ came into the world to save it, and all those in it if they but turn to him.
I know that He is the literal Son of God and that
He lives, for I felt his presence and love lifting me up giving me hope
when I felt all was lost. He is my Savior, my Redeemer and Lord. I leave these
things with you in His name, even the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
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