When we left for our mission in July, we had 3 grandchildren. On Wednesday our 6th grandchild was born -- A baby girl to Kristine and Bryce. The first picture we received was her footprints. Next, we were so happy to see her beautiful picture after she was all dolled up.
It was fun to receive this video of another one of our grandchildren who is full of the Christmas spirit. Maybe she can sing for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir someday?
You can also see the video here
This week was a busy one full of service and visits. We have enjoyed participating in the #LightTheWorld initiative. I was touched by this video that will be featured on Tuesday for Day 19.
How will you #LightTheWorld? Here are some suggestions for day 19:
"Rejoice, and be exceeding glad."—Matthew 5:12 God loves us and wants us to be happy. We have many reasons to be happy, even if we don’t realize all of them. One way we find joy is by helping others feel joy.
WAYS YOU CAN SPREAD JOY
~Who do you know who could use some joy in their life?
Send them a personalized care package in the mail.
~How often do you stop to think about your blessings?
Reach out to someone who has blessed your life, and thank the person for his or her example.
~When was the last time you celebrated someone else’s accomplishments?
Find somebody who doesn’t receive thanks very often, and make the person’s day amazing.
Transfers for the missionaries this time are happening over several days. Sometimes transfers for the missionaries are a little more complicated because this mission is split between two countries -- El Salvador and Belize.
On Saturday our home was the staging area for the elders who are being transferred to El Salvador from Belize and the two sister missionaries who are returning home after serving their mission. Some of the missionaries had traveled up to three hours by bus from the areas where they were serving, and we were happy to enjoy a nice lunch together.
On Saturday our home was the staging area for the elders who are being transferred to El Salvador from Belize and the two sister missionaries who are returning home after serving their mission. Some of the missionaries had traveled up to three hours by bus from the areas where they were serving, and we were happy to enjoy a nice lunch together.
While we ate, we played a couple of Christmas song games. Join with the missionaries and try to figure out the Christmas songs from the clues below.
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The answer to the first one is "O Come all Ye Faithful ". You can view the games with all the answers by clicking here.
Saturday night we were able to go to the Christmas party for the Belize City Branch. It was well attended and all enjoyed beautiful decorations, good food, great entertainment and the Christmas spirit.
As missionaries, we were in charge of the activity. We got into small groups of about 6 people, passed out copies of the paper below, and enjoyed discussing the Christmas topics in our groups.
You can get a copy of the game here
Before the dinner we were able to view the annual Belize City Christmas parade as it passed by the church. Being from So. California, it was fun to compare the Belize Christmas Parade to the world famous Pasadena Rose Parade and the Duarte Route 66 Parade.
This was the first entry of the parade
You can also view the video by clicking here
This is our Christmas card for this year, 2017.
You can view our Christmas greetings through the years by clicking here.
Hi Ma, I like the picture of you on the street during the parade. You are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful time is being had by all! Congrats on the new grandbaby!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for sharing all the things you've shared on this blog! It was fun to see how the Belize City Branch decorated for their party.....and to read your Christmas letters from the years before!! I need to write ours for this year and last year and the year before!!! Yikes....I had better get crankin! Love you guys....Carry On!
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