Good tidings! This is Elder Samis reporting from
Poco. Indeed, Christmas is a wonderful time to be a
missionary. During these past 2 years, its been really easy
to take a break from all the commercialism and focus on Christmas' true meaning.
Not much too exciting happened prior to Christmas Eve but when that special
night finally came, we enjoyed the company of the B family. They had a
number of relatives over, a few of them not members of the church so that was
really nice. There was a big turkey dinner and then an hour of opening presents
after.
On Christmas day, Elder Okamoto and I decided to knock on a few
doors which we had little luck on. Only one person answered when we tried
caroling instead of the regular routine at the doors.
It was a clever idea, but not enough people answered to make it effective. We
got to the W's Skyped our families and ate another turkey dinner. The
celebration of the savior's birth continued into the night with singing carols, and concluded with a spiritual thought from the 2 of us.
It was unfortunate that we had only a few lessons this week. Never
the less, we were spoiled rotten by the Poco ward members. We had a meal
appointment every day last week. We were gifted food and other wonderful
surprises! Over the course of the week Sister P, one of the relief society
counselors texted us and told us that they were planning to do a New Years
hamper for my companion and I and asked us if we had any requested items. We
told her that all we needed was a new set of bed sheets and a blanket. On
Sunday, these wonderful sisters gave us a little more then what we requested.
(sorry it's side ways). I just about cried when I saw this. It was indeed
humbling to receive it. Oh, there's no doubt I would have hugged every sister in the
relief society if I could have. :) Let me tell you though, carrying this into
our apartment was a workout on the arms.
It makes me a little sad now that Christmas is over. There
is still much to do before my mission wraps up in 3 weeks. Mel has been so-so
responsive with our texts. She was sick over Christmas and won't be able to see
us until after January 1st. I hope you have had a wonderful Christmas. Please
pray for me that I will be able to finish strong to the end. I don't doubt that
I can, but the extra support would be much loved and appreciated. Also, happy
New Year!
Love from,
Elder Maclean Samis
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