Monday, December 30, 2019

Arlington; Sunnyside Branch - Week 17

25 December 2019

MERRRRY CWISTMASSSSSSSSSSSSS FAMILLLYYYYYYY

I LOVE YOU ALL SO SO SO MUCH.

This has been a REALLY good week.

It's been pretty crazy, too, though. People were canceling appointments with us right and left, we had exchanges, and we did a lot a lot, a lot of tracting. It was super great.(:

We picked up and new friend and her son. They are really amazing people and they already know quite a bit about the church, so it's been a good time explaining more complex stuff instead of the basics. It's definitely been a test of my Spanish skills for sure.

While we were on exchanges I got a chance to teach in English which is always a blast and a half. hahah. I definitely missed Spanish land, though, so that's huge that now I'm more comfortable doing missionary work in Spanish than in English!! I missed my companion a lot. We'll find out this week if we'll stay together or if one of us is moving. I really  hope I don't get transfered, but I've been in this area for 3 transfers now, so there's a chance that I leave.

Christmas Sacrament Meeting was great! The missionaries sang with our branch president's wife. It was a pretty crazy experience. The mission has definitely taught me how to completely step out of my comfort zone. We sang "Noche De Luz."(;

Christmas eve was pretty amazing. We had district council and then made a bunch of goodies to take around to some of our friends and less-active members. We had 2 lessons (which was amazing, because they were some of the only appointments that didn't get canceled this week) and then we went to our branch President's house for dinner.

I felt SO loved and VERY at home for Christmas eve dinner. His kids remind me a lot of Alex and some of my cousins. It was good food, super hectic, good conversation, and an all-around happy night. Hermana Fuller and I went to bed with full stomachs AND hearts. The best. People are great.

aaannnndddddd

now we're here! It's been an amazing Christmas! I haven't opened any of my packages, yet, but I just wanted to thank everyone who sent packages, cards, and love my way this Christmas season. I love you all so much and feel so blessed to have all my friends and family.

May we all remember Christ this Christmas and the amazing gift of the Atonement he gave us. Isaiah 53:5 reads:
"5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."
May we all give back to Christ this Christmas by doing something to be a little better. As we walk in his footsteps, we will discover the true joy that this life can bring every day, not just on Christmas.😊

MERRY CHRISTMAS

I LOVE YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH,
Hermana Jimenez

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