Merry Chrismahaunakwanzaka 12.22.14

The weather was so nice this week. It was disgusting. Every day we would walk out someone would say, "Welcome to Florida." It's out of control. December could at least have a cloud. Just one. That's all I'm asking for. Is it really too much? 

We had a great week though! It was full of lots of fun things. On Monday we went to Hannah/the commanders house and had family home evening with Sarahjane. We were running late and by the time we got there Sarahjane was already in there having a good time. We split up into groups and each talked about a commandment. Sarahjane and Sophia did word of wisdom, we did chastity, and Hannah and John did keep the Sabbath day holy. It was really fun and lots of laughs. We sang a song about chastity and it was a beautiful performance, if I do say so myself. 

This week we had THE MISSION CHRISTMAS PARTY. It deserves all capitals. It was so nice to see all of the people that I love so much. A.k.a Sister Blatter. The skits were pretty funny. Ours went pretty well, expect for when elder Perez forgot his line. It's okay though. I forgive him. We did a parody of Elf the movie and somehow I ended up writing the script. Well, I know how. But the skit was really funny and turned out very nicely.  We had the musical program and it was amazing. So many talented people in our mission! The spirit was so strong in the room. It was a beautiful feeling. There is no other way to describe it. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are so very real. 

This week sister Elliott gave a training in district meeting on our purpose as missionaries and she challenged us to each think about our own personal purpose. I think I'm starting to understand love more. I think that Heavenly Father had me come on a mission so that I could understand love. I could know what it looks like, what it feels like, and how to truly love other people. Its a lesson I couldn't learn anywhere else.

The very best part of this week was on Friday. Hannah came and got us and we went with Sarahjane and went to the hospital to see Hannah's friend Levi Gold. He's got Down's syndrome and they just found out he has cancer. He is, literally the sweetest person ever. The spirit is so strong in his room and so many people were there to love him and sit with him. 

Well merry Christmas everyone! I hope that y'all have a wonderful Christmas and remember the reason for the season! Christ truly is our Savior, Redeemer, and older brother. Heavenly Father sent a little baby to save us all and how marvelous it is to know that. I love every day of my mission and the fact that I get to share it with the people here in Florida! 

Love,

Sister Perkes