"Ho ho ho!!! Merry CHRISTmas" - Letter, December 23, 2013

Ok, so this week has been great. I have learned so much and grown so much. I have come so much closer to my Savior. I have found joy in my work and peace in my life. Cherry Grove is has been such a gift to me. I am surrounded by people that I swear that I knew from home. I think that it's because I have grown so much closer to the Spirit that I am able to more easily recognize the people that I knew on the other side of the veil. All too often, we think of people we don't know as strangers. But that isn't too true is it? No, we may have forgotten, but that doesn't mean that we don't remember them. I love the people here.

1. Investigators: When I got here, there were a lot of people that they were working with, some more serious than others. For some reason, things have not been going as well in that department. But, I can honestly say that I have come to love the ones we have and that we are finding. There is a member here who has referred two of her friends to us and while things are moving slowly, it is good. We have had several contacts with both. It's gonna be great. I can feel it.

2. Less-Actives: Both of us have felt a strong desire to work with less-actives. For some reason, that is where we feel we are meant to be. I know that as we work with them, and help some of them come back into the fold of God, we will see many good things. I am excited.

3. Christmas: I have been doing really good as far as not being homesick. But this past couple of days have gotten to me a bit. But I know that because I am out serving the Lord, I will be blessed. But more importantly, others will be blessed. I will be here so that God can bless other people's lives. Christ really is the reason for the season. And while people forget that all too often, I am constantly reminded of it. I am constantly being brought to a remembrance of My Savior and how much he Loves and cares for me.

May God bless, and may you feel the love of the Savior in your Christmases.

Love, Sister Worthen