Hola Familia, December 15, 2008
Well, a pretty normal week here in Atotonilco. A lot of walking, a lot of knocking doors and a lot of rejection. I think it’s the rejections that toughens up us missionaries. Fortunately for me, I get to taste a lot of success as well. I really feel like the harder we work the more we get blessed so I have personally taken the responsibility to kick my companion out of bed every morning so we can get out the doors on time. (It’s a trial for me, cause you all know how much I love sleeping in!) We have really seen the results though and I think my companion appreciates it. (hopefully)
Baptism updates: we had 3 baptisms planned for this upcoming week, but NONE of them went to church. It was frustrating, we even went to pick them up, but they must have been hiding or left early or something. Now we have to postpone them another week cause they have to go to church 3 times before they get baptized. Hopefully they can feel the importance of going to church every single week. We just gotta keep teaching with the Spirit and let Him do the rest. We will see how it turns out!
This is going to be a pretty short email I think because I cant think of anything else cool that happened this week. However, I did remember to bring my camera so I will be sending pictures today I promise.
That’s a bummer about Todds game, The ravens always find a way to lose it at the last second. Hopefully things are still looking good for the playoffs.
We put up our Christmas tree and put our presents under it. My companion told me to tell you thanks for his present and candy. I think all the candy will be gone before Christmas! OH mom, very important! Send more of that alfredo stuff. Its reeeeeally good and a great change-up from rice beans and tortillas! Thanks!
Ive decided that because it is impossible to eat healthy down here Im going to do 1000 push ups every week until I get home. Ive also been waking up every morning and doing jump ropes on top of our house every morning. So don’t worry Im trying to stay in shape. If you have any other suggestions, let me know!?
Im glad you are all getting in the Christmas Spirit! I have been trying to, but Christmas isn’t quite as big down here. I mean I am sure it would be bigger if the people had the money to decorate their houses and all that, but they don’t. Its going to be a really humble Christmas of giving this year, but im pretty excited about it. Also the chance to get to talk to all of you! Im thinking I will call around 5 your time, if that’s cool. Let me know next week! Ok? Oh I have also been giving out the little rings that you sent me mom, the kids LOVE them. This little girl in one of my wards asks me for another one everytime I see her. Good work mom!
Well, in this Christmas season I hope everyone gets a chance to kneel down and thank Our Heavenly Father for all of the many blessings that We have been blessed with. I have been saying my nightly prayers every night only giving thanks for the blessings that I have and the successes that we have each day and I have really felt a difference in my spiritual level. I know as we give thanks to Our Heavenly Father, we feel a greater appreciation for Him and our Savior.
I hope you all have a great week! Keep ballin Bead! I love you all!
Con amor,
Elder Greg Heap
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