"Chewy dies, and Han gets his head cut off."

I found a poem in the Liahona that I really like

Windows of Heaven

Merrijane Rice

When the sky was blue,

My heart was brittle,

Dry to bittered souls

Seeking drink,

So God hung black clouds low,

Let loose his floods

And poured forth more

than I could hold.

I sputtered and choked

He wrapped a hand around my heart

and wrung out sustenance

for others.

The sky is gray

But my heart is soft

In drier day,

It would have

Crumbled.

I really like this poem. Skies may be gray, but our hearts are softened by the floods that fall and the winds that blow! It may feel like too much. Like we can't handle anything more. It may even feel like we are drowning, choking, or sputtering in responsibility, pain, or confusion, but God knows what He is doing! Trials teach us empathy, and empathy unites us as humans. I am learning to be more grateful for my trials. 

Sorry to hear about all the people who have passed away. What a hard time to lose a loved one, but I know God has prepared a plan for us! The plan of salvation is a perfect plan. I know there is a life after this. I knew it as I looked at Grandpa's casket. I knew that wasn't him. I knew his spirit had moved on! I am so grateful for the knowledge that we have, and I hope those families have a very merry Christmas!

Ok...what even happened this week? EVERYONE has been sick...except me (knock on wood) The 24 hour flu has been going around and a nasty cough. My companion has had the nasty cough, but I have been feeling great. Thankfully (but not so thankfully for her) one of the other sisters down the hall from us was sick, so her companion and I went on a split so we weren't stuck in the apartment with the sickies :)

We did a zone service activity this week that was part of Just Serve. We painted fire hydrants and cleaned up weeds and leaves all up and down Ventura Avenue! It was lot's of fun. I was on fire hydrant painting duty. So they gave us a big can of bright yellow paint and we went to work! 

I got my hair cut, and I accidentally cut more than I intended. I guess you will have to see it this friday muahaha...don't worry! I only cut about 4 inches. And my companion got her arms waxed haha

We went caroling as a district! Sadly it was pouring rain that night, but we did it anyway. All the people seemed to really like it. They kept trying to give us money! I literally had to dodge a guy throwing me a 20 dollar bill. We don't want your money! We are your missionaries!

Random Things

1. I convinced one of the sisters that I have a boyfriend named Charles Barkley hahaa...it was the first name that came to my head

2. I was just wearing a sweater one night and a member told me, "Don't try to be Tarzan. Wear a coat!"

3. I had to tell a little 8-year-old that saying "Damn-gosh" was bad. Her mom doesn't know any English, so she was getting away with it for a while. Mean Hermana Barfuss had to tell her to stop :)

4. I have been told multiple times that, "Chewy dies, and Hans gets his head cut off." People are raving about Star Wars!

I hope everyone has a Feliz Navidad!!!

 I am very thankful for my Savior Jesucristo.

 I am thankful for the obedience of Mary and Joseph. 

What a beautiful night in Bethlehem: stars were gleaming and angels were singing! 

We can be just like the angels and share the good news with everyone!

 We have a Savior that lives! 

He loves us, and if we follow Him we will be able to live a life full of love, joy, and purpose!

LOVE YOU!!!!!

Hermana Moo