December 30th

Hey Everyone-
Well I loved talking to everyone on Christmas Day and so I really feel like I don’t have much to say on this email! On Saturday, Melisa was Baptized and I was able to perform it. It went well and as always the spirit was strong. The morning of the baptism we got stuck in the snow and almost didn’t make it. But now that it has been raining for the last couple of days pretty much all of the snow has melted! We had a great day on Sunday; since church was canceled last week due to the snow we had our Christmas Programs the following week! May Valleys went very well and Katie was able to come and visit and attend one of the classes as well. She seems like she is doing great. Tiger Mountain had an amazing Christmas program; there is a lot of talent musically! President Moffat decided to come and visit the ward, which he tries to do as much as he can! It was a surprise to us and we always love seeing him. Bishop Gordon gave a remarkable testimony and he once again gave us a “sh
out out” and expressed his love for us! Which I of course was smiling about cause President got to hear it! I was able to teach the Gospel Principles class and had an entire discussion on Acts 5:40-42. It went very well and it was something I hadn’t tried before! Monday was just a normal proselyting day! I am excited to be able to stay here one more transfer with my companion! He is doing great and keeps mentioning how fast his mission is going!! I tell him it only gets faster! Thanks everyone for making my Christmas special and for all of the love and support you show me!! Have a great new year! Until next week- Be Strong- Elder Russell