Merry Christmas - Dec 22

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Hey everyone, so just a quick a little thought. Last week sucked honestly haha, But this week was super good and I really found joy in the celebration in the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. He is the source of all joy, and I'm so grateful for the knowledge of coming to know Him and telling people about Him everyday. 

We had the Light the World special sacrament this week and saw some miracles, amazing to have people come back to church after year and feel that love. The sense of friendship from the other members. It helps me know that the Lord really is with us.

I'm trying to live in the present more, because sometimes we think that when we finally achieve something or get passed a trial, we will be happy. Then the next challenge or problem comes up and we think we'll be happy after that. But it's better to be living in the present and enjoying everything that comes up in life.

We went hiking this morning, got up at 3:45 and hiked in the dark and watched the sunrise at the top of this mountain in our area. Even though I miss the classic traditions me and my family would do I'm glad I could be spending Christmas here in the Philippines (2nd time) and really focus on the real celebration of Christmas.

Love you all :_) Merry Christmas

Elder Garry






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