Tis the
season to be a missionary!12/10/13
I'm
overjoyed with the spirit of Christmas these days! There is nothing quite like
serving the good Christians of Georgia during the holidays. I'm surrounded by
individuals and families with vibrant testimonies and a deep love for the
Savior Jesus Christ (it's the coolest!). gosh dang it, I left my notebook in
the car and the computer clock is a tickin so I think i may just have to wing
my thoughts this week.
I'm emailing
later because today, the Cartersville stake Relief Society threw the
missionaries the biggest Christmas extravaganza ever! It was incredible. Santa!
food galore! white elephant exchange! ugly tie contest! 10 book of Mormons with
member family's picture and testimony for each companionship! hand made scarves
for the sisters! ornament that had the Atlanta temple inside and said
"Georgia Atlanta mission Christmas 2013"! A pillow for each
missionary with "Atlanta 2013" sewed into it! And we got to carol to
the old people! It was insanely over the top. How grateful I was for the sweet
women who wanted us to feel loved this holiday season. Man, I could be so so
much more charitable and selfless. I'm constantly humbled by the kindness
people offer, especially at such inconvenient times.
This week
rocked. Even though two entire days were spent in meetings, the work still
moved forward! Crazy going from 2 minutes away from the mission home to 2
hours...needless to say sleep was a rarity this week. But you know what made my
mornings so bright...even at 4:30am...MOM! You're precious thoughtful hysterical
Christmas advent calendar gift cute thingy! Thanks for that. We had mission
leadership council one day and new missionary training the next (for all
trainers and trainees). I was so uplifted by love as we all supported and
motivated each other. The Georgia Atlanta Mission is truly a family. President
and Sister Harding lead us with so much love it's not real! They're incredible!
Besides driving a total of 8 hours in the dark (early morning and late
evening), our two days of meetings were such a booster!
The Relief
Society Presidency made the adorable ornaments and invitations to their
Christmas party in the coming week. We volunteered to deliver them and oh my
goodness MIRACLES! Most of the "lost sheep" have moved which means
prime families now living in the homes. We found so many prepared hearts living
in the homes of addresses on our roster. As we came bearing a simple gift and a
bright smile, people were SO receptive to a message about the Savior. We were
blessed to have the opportunity to bear our personal and special testimonies of
the true nature of the God these people worship. Not only were we able to see
so many miracles in finding, but we were able to give the bishop lists and
lists of
updates info
for the roster! win win! I LOVE ACWORTH!!
I loved the
quote from the Prophet David O Mckay that says "true happiness comes from
when we make others happy". That is my sure knowledge. As we give our love
and time to others this season, may we all feel that kind of love the Savior
had for His Father and for all of us.
Peace and
Blessings!
Sister Miyahara!
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| Yes, this is Brittany (Mulan) |
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| Zone Christmas Party |
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