Sis in Miss.: Ruston, LA- Week #33

This Christmas will be one to remember! I cannot believe it is this time of the year! This past week I have been thinking out Miracles, and how REAL they really are. I have seen them so many times on my mission. In the Book Of Mormon it talks about Miracles. In Moroni 7: 27-29 its says "Wherefore, my beloved brethren, have miracles ceased because Christ hath ascended to heaven, and hath sat down on the right hand of God, to claim of the father his rights and mercy which he hath upon the children of men? 28 For he hath answered the ends of the law, and he claimeth all those who have faith in him; and they who have faith in him will CLEAVE unto every good thing; Wherefore he advocateth the cause of the children of men; and he dwelleth eternally in the heavens. 29 And because he hath done this, my beloved brethren have miracles ceased? Behold I say unto you Nay; Neither have angels ceased to minister unto the children of men."

I am so grateful for the Miracles I have seen on my mission! One of the most amazing miracles I have seen is the conversion of Bob Buckner! As you may all know, he was a major in religion at college, and he became a priest for the baptist church, he was also a deacon, and even atheist at one point. He had been meeting with missionaries for 6 months before I showed up, and while Sister Kendall and I were together we were able to watch his heart soften and change over time. I was reflecting on this story this week, and thought what more could I possibly give the savior this christmas? It was a clear and simple answer. Before Christ came to earth the people would often sacrifice animals to God. When Christ came, he ended the sufferings by taking his life for us. All he asks from us is a Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit! I love what President Boyd K. Packer said in his testimony " I will give you all I do, all I am". I promise that miracles have not ceased. They are all around us! As you reflect on the savior this christmas, I promise that as we give our "gift" to him that we will be blessed! I hope y'all will have a fantastic week! Merry Christmas y'all! I love you. MERRY CHRISTMAS! (:

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM RUSTON, LA, family!

Guys. It. Is. Here. I am super, duper, duper excited to talk and see ya'll! It will be so fun! I do have some info about skype, SO! We will be going to Sister Shelly's house, and we will be skyping ya'll around 12;00 or 1:00...we are not exactly positive about the exact time yet, but that is what we are shooting for, because we are having lunch with them at about 3:00and they told us we can come in the afternoon, so be on the lookout! We are so excited. Sister Mellor and I have loved all of the christmas presents we have been receiving daily, and I also got your other package! I am super excited about it! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! It has been so fun, we usually open them up in the morning so that is why we are always in our pjs..but! It has been so fun for us! I am pretty sure I have been annoying Sister Mellor about skyping ya'll! I remind her probably 5 times a day, hahah. I am just too EXCITED! This christmas has definitely not been the same, however, I am enjoying it! I have been praying for some christmas miracles in Ruston, I hope it will be a memorable one. This week we were with members wayy to much. The meal calendar is back in their ward and they are going crazy! It was taken away because some missionaries lost privilages, and now it is back again! Gwen ( who is a recent convert) was called to help members feed us, and instead of being fed twice a week, we are fed for lunch and dinner everyday! We love our members, however it is kinda interferring with our missionary schedule and so, we are trying to work it out! Anyways, that was my week! We met with some Less actives, and also some investigators. We have a couple close to baptism so we need many prayers! This is longer than what I thought it would be.. Anyways, I cannot wait for friday! We will keep in touch! Love you! (: here are some pictures!

More pics of Kennah's 12 Days of Christmas

On the THIRD Day of Christmas my family sent to me...3- dozen Christmas cards (no picture sent)