Merry Merry Christmas

Merry Merry Christmas

Merry, Merry Christmas.

How are things are home?? I hope all is the well, and I hope things are getting easier at home because they are for sure getting easier out here. This passed week I finally started to settle in and love being a missionary. I have learned a ton about myself and what it takes to be out here doing this. I thought that it would be easy to leave everyone behind, and go to work...but I was surely humbled...but it is okay to be humbled. I am really starting to love being out here and it is still super hard knowing that I wont be able to see you guys on Christmas...and open presents with you all. just think that I only will be gone for only one more Christmas which is comforting to know. Time really does go so fast out here. In less then a month I will be in Italy preaching the gospel in the Italian language. My Italian is getting better every day and I am really trying to give it my all. 

It is truly an Honor to wear Jesus Christ across my chest and to be a representative of The Lord. I am apart of Gods army now, and we are all going to Gather Israel. Being here at the MTC has changed me already. It has changed who I am, it has changed my heart, and has really made me love the Savior in a whole other way. My love for the Savior has deepened so much in just 15 days. I don't think we could ever comprehend just how Great He was, and How Great He really is. Without Christ there would be no Christmas. He is the Gift this season. I challenge you guys to read Luke Chapter 2 Verse 11 before you open gifts. Always remember that Jesus Christ is the Gift and He is the gift of love, joy, and sacrifice. 

In 2nd Nephi Chapter 6 Verse 7 it says...

"for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me.." I will not disappoint you guys at home. I am going to turn myself into the best missionary that I can be. I am trying to completely turn myself over to The Lord and just get lost in the work. I owe these next two years too Him. To the man that came down to earth, suffered for my sins, and died on the cross for me. He gave me everything. The least that I could do is give two years back to Him.  I have been blessed with the most amazing family on this earth. Seriously I am too blessed to call such amazing people my family. I have received so many letters, dear elders, and packages. I feel so loved. So thank you everyone who have sent me packages and what not. They mean more then you could ever know. I will not let you guys down. 

I want to wish you a Happy Birthday Dad! I hope you received my birthday letter...if you haven't be expecting one soon!! That day was the hardest day for me so far... That was the first time that I have been able to see you and Hug you on your birthday. It was rough for sure...Just know that I love you so much and I have been blessed with the most amazing parents, brother, and sisters.

I hope Santa finds you guys and gives you everything you have asked for!

Being a district leader is amazing. The elders and sisters in my district come to me when they are having a hard time, or they are struggling and it is so amazing to be able to help them out. We gave a sister in my district a blessing last Wednesday night and also an elder earlier this week. The power of the priesthood is so real. Now I didn't give the priesthood blessings, but I was able to stand in on them and it is such a good feeling for sure. God is always with us here, and always willing to help. We just have to ask. My district is the best...and i am not just saying that to say it. We really are. 

Tomorrow I get to call home at 4-4:30. So please be ready at like 3:45 to 4:05 for my call. I will call dads phone! 

I love you guys!! With all of my whole hearts!! I am so grateful for you and everything that you have done for me!! All of the packages, letters, prayers, and love help me out so much!! I have the greatest family of all time! I am so blessed. 

Have the greatest Christmas of all time! Take every little tiny thing in. Love the small things, because it is the small things that I miss the most.

You guys are in my thoughts and prayers always. 

I love you all so much.

Merry Christmas.

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