Dear Family and Friends,
This week was full of landmarks! 6 month mark! I ate the
same thing for three days in four different houses, saw a person taking a shower
in the street, saw a parade of 500+ horses pass by, was invited to celebrate Christmas
by more than ten different people, and of course my testimony was strengthened
a ton this week through the 1st presidency devotional and night of music put on
by the missionaries. I can’t really explain it, but it doesn’t feel like
Christmas yet. Maybe it is the weather ;) I have been reflecting on the meaning
of Christmas. President Scisci said something that touched my heart the other
night. "eu testifico que Cristo nasceu" (I testify that Christ was
born). I have been thinking about this sentence. We often testify that Christ
is our Savior, He lives, He died for us, he resurrected on the third day, but
how often do we testify of his birth? This was the first step in His earthly
ministry. His birth was crucial and so beautiful. I know that Christ was born
in the humblest of places to the Virgin Mary. I am so grateful for Mary and her
love and acceptance to be the mother of our Savior. Christ was born in
Bethlehem. In Portuguese Belém means Bethlehem. I know it is not the same country, but it
makes my mission even more special that the city where I am serving has
connection to Christ. I have felt my love and connection to my savior grow so
much here on my mission. I am learning how to put my life, thoughts, and
actions in his hands. He really does break you down until you become humble and
then builds you back up through experience and love.
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and feel of the
special spirit de Natal!
Feliz Natal!
Love always (amor para sempre),
Sister Sender
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