Hey all you people!
With Christmas so close, one of the most common questions I get is, "Are you feeling pretty homesick?" Hahaha though I love my family more than words can describe, I have not felt homesick in the slightest. I'm sure it's because Utah is not too different from my hometown plus we are too busy to think about it.
Christmas on the mission is a different kind of Christmas. It's far more centered on Christ and giving to others. I feel like this is the first time in my life that I am truly experiencing Christmas as it was supposed to be. I focus nearly all my efforts on serving others and helping them come closer to Jesus Christ. I know that the Christmas spirit is real because I am truly experiencing it!
We had a baptism this week for Ethan! He is a 9 year old and is super shy. He was so nervous about being baptized but he did great! His dad baptized him and his whole family became active again. Its situations like those that make me so happy. I know of quite a few people in my home ward who are less active members and I want to be able to help them so much. Here, we have been asked to only work with nonmembers and less active families are supposed to go to the ward or our senior couple. It was hard for me to accept that at first, but I see the wisdom in it now.
I hope you all have a great Christmas! I am super excited to be able to talk to my family tomorrow! Remember to love your family, especially during this Christmas season. I am lucky enough to be able to send them packages and to receive packages from them. I also get to video chat with them during Christmas and Mother's day! I am very blessed here in Richfield, Utah!
I wish you all a Merry Christmas! Have a great week!
Elder Francis
P.s.
My mom sent us some matching ties for Christmas and so me and my companion wore them this Sunday.
This picture was taken at stan's Christmas party which is legendary.
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