Due to some unforeseen circumstances, Elder Ivins isn't getting a Christmas package. He'd love a Christmas email from you!!! jarod.ivins@myldsmail.net
Hello!!
What an amazing week. Lots of suspense, scare, and amazing experiences.
I received transfer news this week, and I will be staying for another transfer! I'm very excited. I was super bummed, thinking I was going to be leaving right before Christmas, but the Lord has blessed us with the opportunity to stay! super hyped!!
This week was really good though. We paintballed, still have bruises....
But we had lots of service opportunities which were really good. I love the Christmas time of year, everyone is on holiday, so we are able to meet a lot more people than otherwise. It is so fun to see the sacrifices people make to see family. I love my family, and am so grateful we live close, and see each other.. not just see each other, but ski together, bike, boat, work, love and laugh. I have been thinking about how amazing of a blessing it is to have an eternal family.
It is devastating when someone says they don't want our message, because they are missing out on more than they know. IT is ALL TRUE!!
As I am thinking about this upcoming week. It will be my last Christmas as a missionary in South Africa. A year ago, I read a similar email from Alec. And now that kid is home, and killing it. This has been the fastest year of my life, and the best by FAR! I love the gospel so much, and sharing it this year has brought me the most happiness of all.
As we all commemorate the birth of our Savior, I hope we will all emulate his life as we Light the World for the last week, and for our lives! I love our Savior Jesus Christ and his all encompassing Atonement.
People from all religions, and all backgrounds, still come together this one day a year, and recognize Christ's birth! How amazing is that!!
Keep sending hard. Pray for Snow, and pray for Rain. (and progressing investigators).
We have lots of great people we are teaching, and can always use more. Love you all, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
Elder Ivins
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