Dear
Family,
Well,
this week went well. There was a ward baptism on Monday, my district just about
abandoned me due to their responsibilities as sister training leader and Zone
leaders, my companion is on the brink of revolt if we don’t baptize someone
soon, and the few investigators we still have are battling with the Word of
Wisdom. It is awesome to say that we are well into December, and this week we
have a president’s training meeting and a zone meeting. This should be awesome!
As
for food, I found sweet potatoes in México! This ward feeds us well, there is
no problem about staying nourished physically here.
Do
not worry about the gifts distracting me- you could have sent me a real Christmas
tree if you wanted :P I thought it was really great. I also thought this
would've been my first year where I could eat all my Halloween candy before
Christmas came. I was wrong. I am going to finish off the candy corn tonight, I
think. There has not been problems with the packages yet- If there is one, I am
positive you will hear about it. Thank you so much for all of the candy and
gifts. This week I received my stocking and a package from the Hallorans. If Liz
Halloran only knew how many dogs roamed around here in Tijuana, she might just
move here! I notified you as soon as I was informed that it could be an issue,
and in part that was why the President timed it so perfectly- no enormous
packages in size or number for 2015.
Well,
imagine walking around in 70 degree weather when everyone is telling you to put
on a coat. I have been borrowing my companions sweaters and wearing my
long-sleeve shirts just so the members amongst other people don't give me a
huge parka. Christmas does not feel the same here, but I imagine that the Cross
Country just came back from their Footlocker Mt. Sac trip. Say hi to the coaches
if you have the chance. I would ask Cami, but she is almost as awesome as a
Jaguar over there in South Jordan. I am glad that the Madrigals passed by once
again, that always is really special. Sharing the Gift has helped me feel the
Christmas Spirit more and the Christmas devotional the church does was cool to
see.
I am
grateful for this great responsibility I have to be a missionary and I am proud
to represent Our Lord, who came down in the innocent form of a babe, lying in a
manger. I have found great joy raising my voice in testimony to many children
of God, so that they too can take part of the saving ordinances that only this
church has. I love each and every one of you, and Feliz Navidad de Tijuana a
Utah! Reciban un saludo!
Sincerely, Elder Tobler
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