MERRRRRY
CHRISTMAS Y'ALL!!!!
Wowwww!!
Who said being on a mission for Christmas was hard? Ha Ha. This Christmas
was honestly a ton better than I thought it would be! I mean, obviously the year
I got my Gameboy SP was the best year ever, but this year was still
awesome, for different reasons. Your support made being away from
home a lot easier. It was also nice to have a Christmas where I didn't have to
get caught up in the busy “stuff” and instead I got to focus on my
Savior and be relaxed! So, to each of you, “Thank you!” I have the
best family and friends in the world!
Skype.... what an experience that was!
Ha Ha. I've never had my mind go so completely blank before. Seeing my
entire family was so cool and it was so amazing to talk with them! It’s an experience like “Skype” that makes
the Christmases you spend on your mission so memorable!
The rest of Christmas was week so much
fun! During our weekly District meeting we had a white elephant gift
exchange and then we put on fake mustaches and went out to eat at a Mexican
Restaurant. Apparently, when you work at the restaurant, missionaries in mustaches are not too funny.
I mean, c'mon guys, where's the humor? Laugh at us, would you? No tip for that
waiter.
This Sunday my man, Stanley, blessed
the sacrament! It was so awesome. The ward members have been so supportive by helping
him progress in the gospel and he is feeling comfortable and making huge steps
forward. We’ve also been teaching a less-active member who hasn’t been to
church for five years. She came with us
to church this week and it was so exciting because she loved it.
After church, we went home teaching
with a member to visit a less-active family who has a dog named Zeus. No lie, Zeus is bigger than a pony. I
mean, this thing was HUGE. When they opened the door and I saw it I nearly peed
my pants and ran away. We got inside and the stupid dog kept barking in my face
and biting my arm so, when the parents weren't looking I slapped it. Ha Ha.
THAT WAS THE END OF ZEUS. Sorry guys, I promise I love animals. I especially
love them when they're deep fried like the turkey I ate on Christmas (just like
on Thanksgiving).
During the Christmas season, my
Mission President asked us to study "gifts" and to think about the
importance of the gifts that each of us have in our lives. It was very humbling
to study and understand all God has given us and then, to realize how little He
requires in return. Through my study what I really came to understand is that
He has given each of us gifts that are unique to us and that we should use our
gifts to bless the lives of other people. Each of you has gifts and qualities
that others need! So go share 'em!
I love y'all! Thanks again for all of
your support! HAPPY NEW YEAR
Elder Roddy
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