Well it finally came--the
first Christmas in the mission field. To be 100 % honest I was kind of dreading
it because I did not want to be home sick or have distractions from the work!
But as it got closer and closer I really learned about the true meaning of
Christmas. Every Christmas in my life has been all about me--my wants and my
needs. This Christmas was different, not just because I was not with family or
at home, it was really different because I was totally focusing on other people
and thinking of their welfare, their wants, their needs. I’ve always given gifts to my family but now
I wanted to give the very best gift through inviting others to come unto
Christ.
On Christmas Eve we
had no appointments and no one wanted to meet with us. So we knocked doors and got rejected, knocked
doors and no one answered, knocked doors and got yelled at. Then while walking
in the back alley ways at 9:00 at night in the cold, it finally hit me. This
Christmas was one of the most cherished Christmases in my life, not because of
the presents or the holiday cheer but because of Christ. I felt Christ that
night telling me, "Don’t give up, just keep knocking." I was
able to see how our relationship has grown over the past 5 months. I saw how
happy I’ve been and how much I have changed.
For these reasons I knew this Christmas would be special. Then on Christmas day as a sat there in the
chapel, with only 8 other people, singing Christmas hymns, once again, I felt
my Savior’s love. It was a really special
moment for me!
I loved my Christmas
package and the letter I got from each member of my family telling me how they
have grown closer to the Savior this past year. I skyped with my family and it
was amazing! They were all the same and still weird! I love them so much!
THIS NEXT WEEK WILL BE
AMAZING! We have two baptisms scheduled and I’m so excited! I love you all so
much. Have the best week ever!
FICA BEM!!
-Elder Herrmann
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