This
week nothing terribly interesting happened. Probably the biggest highlight in
all honestly was going shopping down in Tri-Cities this past week. We had a
temple trip on Tuesday and since we were down in somewhere with more than
Walmart and Mexican tiendas [shops] we made as much use of it as we good. Also
enjoyed the wider variety of restaurants than Othello offers. It was refreshing
to not have Taco Bell or Burger King.
Another
highlight this week (and because of this you know it was a boring week) was the
1/8th inch of snow we got a few days back. It looked like someone took an
oversized powdered sugar sprinkler and let loose over the whole field next to
our house. But still, for this Southern California kid, it was pretty
cool.
Last
night was also fun with the opportunity to watch the [First Presidency’s] Christmas Devotional. It was only us, the other 2 sets of
missionaries in the area, and 1 set of older members, but it was still a good
experience. Christmas music plus talks will always make for a great
night.
Speaking
of Christmas, if you haven't already, drop everything and go to:
Or if
you prefer in Spanish:
Or if
you prefer Mixteco, you're gonna have to wait. Sorry.
Anyways
the video is super cool. It’s a good reminder about why we have Christmas in
the first place and reminds us why Christ is really the reason for the season.
Since God so loved the world, he gave his Only Begotten Son as the first gift
of Christmas. So this season, discover the gift in the Bible and Book of
Mormon, embrace the gift, and then #sharethegift. It'll be worth it.
In
closing I am going to take a quote from the Elder Arnold conference we had
about a month ago. At one point he told us that:
"Missions
are to teach you the tough stuff of life."
It
was only a few words, but it was dang true. I don't think I have been happier
and disappointed/frustrated with people in any other experience I have had in
my life, nor will I ever again. Until maybe I have kids. But then again my kids
will be perfect so I'll never have to get frustrated. That’s how it works
right?
And
without further ado, forgive my ramblings and enjoy the time of this Christmas
Season.
Elder Kupferer
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