Freezing!

Hey Family!

 

This week has been crazy. Very very cold. We're expected to get a huge ice storm tomorrow...it's been looking really gloomy and feeling real cold all week so I expect something cool to come out of it. Have no fear, I'm bundled up well every time we go out, my toes are quite cold though...boots for Christmas? :) Sometimes I feel like the little brother on "A Christmas Story"..."I can't put my arms down!"...member laugh at me. Nothing new. We also did a birthday lunch for me last monday. We went to Tornado Burger!! It's my favorite.

 

Funny story for the week! So I needed to go and pick up a prescription at Walgreens, a store that is frequented. Well it was at night and we were tired so we decided to go through the drive through. The old Indian lady kept telling me I didn'thave an account with them...lies, I have been to Walgreens lots. But I complied and sent her my insurance card through the tube thing and we said and spelt out everything for her before hand as well. 30 minutes later...I get my prescription and I could not stop laughing!!! I have recently changed my name to Erica Slorence, my new address is 118 E. Van Angelio Ave. No wonder she couldn't find me in the system...So I now have two accounts with them, Slorence is my secret identity. :) it made everything worth it. I'll attach a picture so y'all can see, it was hilarious!

 

Well the Christmas Devotional was last night, hope everyone was able to see it! We got the last talk by Elder Nelson, who by the way will being coming to our mission in January! There is something special about Christmas time. It may be because so many people are more aware of the Savior and the things they are grateful for. People justify giving more because it's the season, which is wonderful! I just wish people would be more willing go give so unselfishly all year round. I personally think it would diminish the powers of Satan on the earth. When we serve our Father in Heaven's children, we build fortifications again Satan's influence in our lives. That has become more real to me these last 8 months. (holy moly...10 months left...just had a little freak out) As we choose faith over fear and kindness over selfishness, we cannot help but receive so many blessings and become better people through Christ. I hope everyone gives a little each day, not withstanding the time of the year(not withstanding? I have been reading the scriptures too much...I also often say "like unto it" it's a weird life).

 

We have been asked to study more about the attributes of Christ. And everyone has been given a specific topic to study as well. Mine is Christ's example of administering to the one. It is quite the emotional topic for me, as I feel many times in my life, as do many, that I have been the "one" that Christ has sought. As followers of Christ we are charged to do that same as He would if He were on the earth. Let us all find someone, at work or school or within the church, to administer to as Christ would. It not only brings them so much happiness, but it will bring us the pure joy as well.

 

I am so grateful for this true Gospel. I am grateful that I am able to share it with so many every day to help them find happiness. I hope everyone has a wonderful week! Love y'all so much!

 

Love,

Hermana Florence

 

P.S. I miss hearing Blake say "Marry Christmas!!" every 5 minutes... :)