Christmas and Such

Well this week is kinda a blur. Mostly because not much happened and I

had a nasty cold. People tend to be busy this time of year, not sure

why 😉. So because of this Christmas season we didn't have any

lessons... lots and lots of walking. This past week our zone focus was

to contact all investigators who have been to church. We have about

16, ranging from 6 years old to a couple months. Positive contacts

from a few!!! Which was nice. Wednesday we had a multi zone Christmas

party. Leeds zone, Huddersfield zone, Sheffield zone, Hull zone.

Wednesday also happened to be the peak of my cold. Chills, headache,

sore throat, cough with phlegm. The whole shebam, got it all. So that

really sucked. Not to mention they ran out of food. And we happened to

be at the back of the line so I was also hungry :/ but Thursday turned

up a little tea at a recent converts house! She's the best.  Her name is

Sue and she house shares with Roger, our long term investigator. No

lesson was taught but we answered his questions about the things that

confuse him in the church. Now Christmas Eve... president allowed us

to stretch the 1 hour tea rule to 2 hours. But our tea appointment

wasn't until 3pm so we had quite a bit of the day to fill. We decided

to knock on investigators doors and wish them a merry Christmas. Super

stellar weather, rain coming down sideways with the nice wind. Walked

45 minutes and our pants were absolutely soaked. First door and he was

a bit surprised but was soooooo nice.  He let us in and made some strong Asian

ginger honey tea and some mini rhubarb pie :))) Our tea was a traditional English Christmas meal. Turkey, mash, stuffing, sausage, gravy, carrots, rolls, bread sauce and breaded potatoes! Yummy for sure! 2 recent converts were also invited. They have a very special spirit.  One

that is eagerly looking for more; for the pure joy that can only be

found in the gospel.  

Christmas Day was different. Church was sacrament meeting only and we

did reading of the nativity and songs.  We spent the afternoon at a members house, 

and had an unusual Christmas dinner. Steak and chips (fries) and some funky 

Portuguese desserts.  I'm not complaining because it was delicious!! Skypd the 

fam as well.

Time is flying by! It's crazy how time works. Thank you to everyone who has

supported me with emails letters and even packages. So greatful!  

Love you all!! Chat in the new year ;)

Elder Pilling

Sent from the land of lads