Merry Christmas, Email From Jenny Mon, Dec 26

First off, being a missionary is the best. If anyone says otherwise, disregard anything they say! This past week was so wonderful! Some people from our ward wanted us to deliver some gifts to people in our ward that were struggling a bit this season, and what a blessing it was to us to reap the rewards of their diligence! We delivered a huge basket and Christmas tree and ornaments and a New Years basket and we had the opportunity to help them set it up too! The most special part was that this woman was close to tears the entire time we were over, and then when she expressed her appreciation she broke down bawling, being overfilled with the gratitude she felt. I then, being a sympathetic crier, started to cry too. It is so beautiful how such a simple act had changed this family's holiday. This is when I felt the true joy of Christmas. This is Christ-like love, and this is what Christmas is about. Such a beautiful moment that warmed my heart to the very core that I will never forget! We are Christ's hands here on earth!

We had a Christmas conference with all the missionaries too, and got to hear from President and Sister Carlson, which is always a privilege. Sister Carlson spoke about Charity and how it is so critical that we, as servants of the Lord, have this quality. We have to love our fellowman just as our Savoir does. Why would we think we would make it to Heaven if we don't love others? 

Christmas Day was wonderful too! It was so wonderful to hear from my beautiful family and to hear all the great things that are happening to them :) the family, whose home I was Facetiming at, thought it was super cute when all of you cheered when we connected :) I sure am blessed and I love you all so dearly!! Thank you for all your love and support!

Serving with a smile :)

Sister Bradley

​​I don't think I'll ever get enough of Indiana sunsets...this picture just doesn't give it justice!​

 

We accidentally twin on the daily :) #compunity​

​​​Our Bethlehem dinner Christmas Eve. We ate on the floor by candle light and ate things that Mary and Joseph might have eaten. Pretty special dinner.​

 

 

​​​​​Snowflakes made of our last names :)​

 ​​Nativity I was given by a member in Frankfort. It is hand cut by him in Aspen wood! 

A baby bunny I was able to hold!! The bunny was named Creme Puff by Kina, a member in the pic