Elder Robbie Wilson

December 4, 2016

Ho Ho Ho n' stuff!

Hello Friends, Family, Christmas Trees, Mistletoe's, Family member who never write me, and local hobos,

Hey ya'll!! Man I hope you guys had a great week! yesterday I hit my 4 month mark, does not feel like I have been out for that long, I'm almost 1/4 of the way done with my mission.. I know I sound like a clown because I still have a ways to go but dang time is flying faster and faster each week!

This past week was a pretty solid one. we have been working our butts off to find new people to teach but because of the cold weather it has been a little harder than usual because no one wants to open their door for us but hey its all apart of the grind! This week we were able to teach the Sumter and Dalton family a lot and both are doing well! both of them are really starting to progress and are really doing all they can to follow the savior. This week we will be doing the stop smoking workshop with the Sumters which will be awesome cause once they stop smoking they will be able to be baptized! I just hope that will be before I leave! That would be such a blessing! so everyone pray that I get to stay in Ashland for one more transfer ok? ;)

This week was also our ward Christmas party which was an absolute blast!! I don't know if my parents posted the video of us singing the 12 days of Christmas song in the gym but it was really great haha, me and Elder Stephen's had everyone in their laughing! at one point I had him up on my shoulders singing haha! Now the ward loves us more because they saw how funny we both are (not to toot my own horn) but ya it was such a fun time and the Sumter's came which makes it even better! they really do love the gospel! oh and another thing that I forgot is that Ray had an interview with bishop this Sunday to receive the priesthood this next week so that's awesome!!

Last P-day Elder Stephens and I decided that we were going to get a real Christmas tree so that was a good time, Ill be sure to post pictures of it, just no judging our decorating skills ok? you have to remember that one we are males and two we are still 20 years old ;)

For my Spiritual thought this week I want to focus on what the true meaning of Christmas is, Though the birth of Jesus Christ is important, We also need to remember the reason why he was sent to this earth. Heavenly father loves each of us so much that he sent his ONLY begotten son to earth to not only atone for our sins, but to be an example to each and everyone of us. During the holiday season its really easy for us to focus on things that we want and things that we need, but remember what the true meaning of Christmas is and do all that you can to be a better example to those around you every day. as you do so you will be able to receive more and more Christlike characteristics each day. I love you all so much and I hope you all have a great week!

Elder Wilson