Merry Christmas!
The days are going by so fast; I can't believe it is already almost Christmas! Being a missionary at this time of year is an amazing experience because every day is truly focused on Jesus Christ. As fun as the other traditions are, when you aren't thinking about them it gives you a lot more time to focus on the true meaning of Christmas. I'm very grateful to be here this year.
This week got off onto a great start with exchanges. I went to Rochester with Hermana Jones, who came out when I did. She is an awesome missionary and we had a lot of fun. She taught me a lot and the Lord answered several of my prayers through her. I always love exchanges for that reason!
We had a great lesson with Se at a member's home again. I really have come to love this girl. She is doing awesome! The whole ward is excited for her baptism, especially the young women.
The highlight for me this week was teaching Brother K the Word of Wisdom. We read from it in D&C 89 and he was amazed that Joseph Smith could have known that tobacco is bad for the body in the 1800s. He, being a doctor, really could appreciate that. We went on to read about hot drinks and explained that it meant coffee and tea. He told us that he drinks 3-4 cups of coffee every single morning. Without asking why it wasn't allowed and without us giving any reason or blessing or anything he told us that he was going to have to stop drinking it. What faith! He said he thinks it might be hard but he is going to stop and get rid of his coffee maker at work and everything. We didn't even have to ask. It was so cool! What really made the week great though was that he came to church to the Christmas program yesterday!! I'm so happy things are going so well with him and excited for our lesson on Tuesday! :)
I'm excited to talk to you guys on Christmas day! Have a great couple days until then. Talk to you soon!
Love,
Hermana Pierce
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