Where You Want Me to Go: Tomorrow's not a Mystery, it's Dec 27th! December 27, 2017

Hello, hello, everyone and happy BELATED CHRISTMAS!
I had an awesome Christmas and I hope you did too! This week has been filled with so many good things I just can't wait to tell you about!

HIGHLIGHTS

1. On Tuesday, we got to have some unplanned service at a Catholic Soup Kitchen. It was SO fun, and almost immediately people were asking us where we were from and what are mission is about. It was awesome! Our Dinner had cancelled for that day, and they even fed us so that was a Tender Mercy!
2. On Wednesday we had a Christmas Zone Conference in Cranberry, PA and it was great! I got to see my favorite SISTER FINAU. Shout out to her for being the best.
3. On Thursday we had book of mormon class and we reenacted the nativity scene! It was so fun. And as I surprise, they threw my a birthday party. Brother McDunn, who is 84 years old, made me the most beautiful and yummy cake! I am so loved.
4. On Christmas eve, we got to have Dinner and go caroling with the Miller family. I love that family so much and they seriously made my Christmas one of the most special of my life. They gave us presents and lots of loves, and let us FEED THEIR BABY GOATS. Seriously, whats better to do on Christmas eve than feed baby goats?!
5. Christmas Day we had so much good stuff happened. We woke up at 5 AM to start making 320 meals for people who are less fortunate or alone during the holidays at a Lutheran Church. Then, we went to a Catholic Mass, that was interesting lol. And then, we went to a nursing home and handed out Christmas presents to the residents. They were so grateful for us and just appreciated seeing someone on Christmas.
6. Finally, I got to Skype my family. Nothing could have made Christmas more special than the chance to see and talk to them. I love you all, and thank you SO much to everyone who has sent my cards this week for Christmas and my birthday, I've loved receiving them! Expect cards back soon! I Know this letter is already long, but I want to share a quick story. The past few weeks, every time Sister Anderson and I would go to Walmart we would pass this massive, oh so soft blanket that we would just swoon over. The blankets were the cutest pattern and felt like butter between your fingers, but it cost a ridiculous amount that no poor missionary can pay, but this missionary sure thought about. Last Monday, as we went about our grocery shopping once more, we passed a clearance rack that just happened to have one of these blankets, in my favorite pattern, in perfect condition, for more that 60% off. Of course, I snatched it up, and was able to buy it with money people have so generously sent me for Christmas. Now, this story might seem a little silly, but as a back story, I have been extremely homesick and sad lately. I just haven't found the motivation to do the best I can and just wanted to be home snuggling up in the couch watching a good movie, rather than being a missionary. God provided me with just a small thing to remind me that he is aware of me and that he loves me. Every time I wrap up in that blanket now I remember that God truly is mindful of me and will do anything to help me be happy, even if it's just a silly blanket. I know he is mindful or every one of us. He is our loving heavenly father, and cares about us beyond what our mortal minds can comprehend. He sent his son, who payed 100% of the price for our sins, so we could repent and become clean again. I hope we all take time to remember him during his season and thank God for the ultimate gift of his son, Jesus Christ. "God be thanked for the matchless gift of His divine Son." Merry Christmas Everyone. I love you Dearly.

. I Finally got Scratched by a dog. I'm surprised it didn't happen earlier in my mission lol. 2-4. On Monday we made sugar cookies with the Oliphant Family, and Sister Oliphant Made us these WAAAYYY comfy slippers. So thankful! 5. MY GIRL SISTER FINAU 6. Sister Bednar and us 7. Our Christmas Celebration. I give these 2 an A+++ 8-9. Brother McDunn hasn't made a cake for someone in years, but knew it would be my birthday and made me one. My heart is so full! ❤️ 10. Our crazy Nativity! 11. Homemade bread from Sister Rolls! 12. MAMMA CLOUSE IS THE BEST!