This week was filled with its ups and downs. My first mom left me Sorella Smart. She is the most precious lady and I miss her dearly and I got a new momma, Sorella Boscia! She absolutley rocks! She is a great cook, and just happy all the time. I was nervous at first because she doesnt speak English but we became insta friends! I talk like a caveman to her and she helps me and I help her speak English. Her favorite words to say in English are Whatever and Broke it. She is the sweetest, I have definitley seen the Lords hand helping me each day. Is it hard to express myself all the time, yes? But I love it. I am choosing to make it a happy experience and that has made the difference already.
Miracoli: We had a neat experience in the park we went around with a white board asking the question, Do you believe that Jesus Christ is your Savior? Crede che Gesu Cristo e nostro Salvatore? We received 4 numbers from this finding activity and it was fun to see peoples responses and remind them what Christmas really is about. We also told them about a Christmas party we are having this friday and how we do english class every tuesday at the church!
Spiritual thought: Enjoy Christmas. Enjoy it, not the presents but enjoy the time to reflect on your Savior. In the Ensign for this month Elder Uchtdorf tells a story about a family that doesnt have anything for christmas. Another family steps in to help them and they ask the 6 year old boy what he would want for christmas...He responds, I just want a bowl of oatmeal.
Wow if only I could have that attitude and find the simplicity and the small joys of life such as a bowl of warm oatmeal. They ended up buying them presents and oatmeal for the young boy. I read this this morning and cried. Although I dont have much this Christmas such as material things and family to be with, I am blessed. I am blessed with the knowledge that I have a Heavenly Father who loves me and gave his son so that I can return to live with him someday. I also have a place to live and a bed to sleep in and money to provide for my needs. I am blessed. I wish I could share more than this message but this is what truly fills my life with joy.
As children of our heavenly father lets help others feel his love and the love of their Savior, the reason for Christmas. We can do this in little acts of kindness. In the mission we are not allowed to give homeless people money but it says nothing against food. So I try to find a small chocolate to give them. It can be small and simple but it helps others feel loved.
I love you all! I love Christmas! I love this time we have on earth to prepare to meet our Heavenly Father! May we all try to act like our Savior and remember not only his birth but how he lived and follow his example. He is the way, the only way to return safely home to our God.
Love you all!
Also Avarie told me I always have to quote a christmas movie. Well we always used to watch this for christmas -a boyfriend for christmas and i always wanted a boyfriend for christmas but this christmas i am fine thanks, I would rather be near my Savior :)
Merry Christmas!
Sorella Skinner
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