Snowed In

So this last week was snow weird. At the end of p-day last week we got a text from our zone leaders telling us that because of the weather conditions not only were we not able to drive our cars but we weren't allowed to leave our apartment. The Sister Cooley and Sister Gonzalez were with us and they couldn't leave either so we had a big ol' sleepover at our place and then all day Tuesday we weren't allowed to leave either until about 8:30 at night! Can you believe that?! We were thinking "it can't be that bad outside..." and then we opened our front door to a hundred feet of snow with the impression of the door into it. (I'll send a picture of that goodness) So all day we read scriptures and watched Mormon messages. It was weird not being able to go out and do real missionary work though. I felt trapped a little and frustrated that I couldn't invite anyone to come to Christ. We were this close to ordering pizza just so we could talk to someone from the outside world! But figured we didn't want to put anyone else in danger either.

The rest of the week went surprisingly slow, probably the longest week yet and it was cut short? Strange. But I was finally able to meet one of the recent converts in the ward, his name is Jesse, about 30 and has some nice gauges and loads of tattoos, EVERYBODY can be ready for the gospel, no matter what they look like. He's a funny dude with a pure testimony of Christ. Very touching.

Also, Sister Huntley and I decided we wound make birthday cards for all of the less-actives in the ward that might be forgotten and unknown and we are stopping by to drop them off throughout the month. We've had three thus far, two of which had moved, and one that miraculously let us in and chatted with us for a while, offered to take us out to eat sometime, and said this was exactly what he needed. I pray he'll come back to church.

So yes, this week was great! Ended on a good note with the First Presidency's Christmas Devotional. That was the first one I've ever seen and man, it was amazing! I loved Elder Nelson's talk. The parts of it where the voice of Jesus was narrating was so touching, and the pictures of Christ made me cry. 

I am so grateful for this Season of Christ and feel so lucky to be a missionary at this time. I know that Christ lives and that he loves each and every one of us. I know that because of him we will be able to live with Heavenly Father again someday. We should celebrate Christ like we do in December throughout every day of the year, wouldn't that be wonderful?!

I hope everyone has a fantastic week! Be thankful it's not as cold where you are. On Thursday Lethbridge was the coldest city in North America, even colder than the North Pole!!! It's the best.

LOVE and PRAYERS coming your way!!!!

 my fave sisters ever (gonzalez, cooley, and huntley)

xoxoxoxox,
Sister Davis