Wonderful Happens

Querida familia,

I lived with the sign language sisters for a few months and picked up a few signs here and there. The sign for 'miracle' is 'wonderful happens.' We've been praying since October for wonderful to happen this month, and we have seen miracles.

The C family went to Stockton to see Elder Bednar speak at their stake conference. I missed Elder Bednar by just two weeks! They haven't accepted a baptismal date yet but I know they'll get there! It would be a beautiful blessing to have a family of 7 be baptized this Christmas.

We have one baptism set for December 22 for a boy (he's 22) whose name is Sa. His wife is a member and they're expecting a baby in February. I'm so happy that they'll have the priesthood in the home--they're such a humble family but his wife Su makes us the absolutely best warm apple cider (with all sorts of things in it) with little treats every time we come over. I love it.

We taught about 26 lessons this week, which is out of this world. My companion is the energizer bunny, and my rechargeable battery doesn't charge as fast as hers. I'm trying to keep up! We've been able to accomplish a lot of our goals, and I feel like this letter is just really empty--sorry about that.

We're waiting to hear from Ra whose wife is also a member if he wants to be baptized this month. He has two sons going on missions within the next few years and it would be wonderful for them to see their dad baptized before they leave.

The temple day we had last week was GREAT! We had a Christmas program before we went to the temple--complete with readers and hymns. I was the chorister so I got to lead all the Christmas songs--nothing better than that. The temple is beautiful and I felt a great spirit there. I'm grateful for the blessings of the temple and for missionary work so that other families can experience the joy within.

Sorry I didn't have loads of time to write--my president's letter was a novel but the good thing is that it actually sent this week. Love you all!! Merry Christmas. I'll talk to you on the phone in a few weeks. :) Come up with some good brain busters for me.


Love,

Hermana Brinkerhoff