Merry Christmas,
So, how are you?
I'm a little bummed, I'm getting transferred on Christmas eve. So, I have no idea where I'll be & with whom and when I'll hear from you! I'm leaving all our exciting Christmas activities behind too! We were helping our branches plan many exciting things. I am worried that they won't have a pianist…how unfortunate.
But, I'm trying to be like a child. What would a kid do?
Heck yes...I'm going to have another adventure!
Should be fun!!
I am very thankful for the opportunity I’ve had to serve in Bila Tserkva and with Sister Nakashyawn. I learned many valuable lessons. I am thankful that I can say I'm growing and trying to improve and I'm grateful that I can serve Heavenly Father - It's inspiring! I wish I could say that more had happened in Bila these last two transfers...
But, I have hope in the future for these branches. Through the next couple of weeks one family will find the help that they have been looking for as they change their lives to accept the gospel! And that's exciting!
I'm still a young missionary, maybe not a greenie anymore though. I've been here for 5-6 months. Do you know that my mission is half way over? Isn't that awful?
So, I didn't know you were driving to Arkansas...crazy!
How is winter treating you? We had our first snow this past week and it got cold really fast! There isn't anything really on the ground and I remember what cold really is! So, I'm grateful for that knowledge to remind me how warm I really am!
Ukraine is wonderful! It's a little strange to think that Christmas is next week in America. I love Christmas and I'm trying to be as more spirited than ever. I'm just a little early here but that's okay.
Good luck! Why did you loose power?
When is Dan going to the MTC? Where is he going again?
I really had an awesome district here! So, I'm hoping the best for each missionary I served with. It was fun.
Before we leave we wanted to have Christmas for a few families who are struggling in our branches. I took a little money out of my personal fund to buy some nice gifts for some of the girls who have horrible families. I'm going to miss them. They are beautiful like all Ukrainians. I've seen lots of poverty in Bila.
I now need to pack and prepare. I'm going to try to have fun and enjoy every second of it though!
I also want to make cookies for the ward members, but I don't think we'll have time.
Missionary work can be frustrating. I've been in Ukraine for 5-6 months. I know that people need the gospel. The field is white. So, I'm trying to stay positive and confident that somebody will accept it. I'm always asking what more can I do and I'm doing everything I can to stay positive. But, now it's the end of the year. Our mission had a goal of 100 baptisms. I was confident that we would have 1 baptism. Time passed and nothing happened. I know that I'm not perfect; I just hope that I did what I was supposed to.
I know I need to change. I've learned a lot. I am grateful for this next transfer and that I can start again. I hope to have stronger relationships with ward members and people. I really want to be like a child.
I was reading about Joseph Smith and something caught my attention. After the first vision, he felt sorrow for his follies of youth, I don't remember how it was worded...His child jolly...
Well, that is what Satan wants; he wants us to be serious and unexpressive. That would have been his plan...
But, would Joseph Smith been able to do all he did with out his child like energy and enthusiasm for life?
That is something I am now trying to incorporate now into my life, that enthusiasm for life and for people.
Well, I am still sending out letters for Christmas, so I need to continue on...
Good luck, Merry Christmas...
I love you!
Be safe and HAVE FUN! Like the Prophet Joseph!
Sister Murphy
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