December 26, 2011

Dearest Family,

Well hi. How are ya all doing? I´m great, thanks for asking! I loved the chance I got to speak with you guys yesterday night. It really was a great experience. I sincerely hope with all of my heart that you all had as great a Christmas as I had. Now that I sit down and think about it, I realize that it has been over a year since last Christmas... IMAGINE THAT! Haha Just think of all the great experiences that we shared the last Christmas. I really can almost not believe it,.. almost. Well, since I just spoke with you guys yesterday in the night, I will just give you all a brief account of what has gone down in the life of Elder Johnson (Jr.).

This week has been one of many many memories. I will never forget this Christmas. There are a lot of reasons for that. One of the cool things that happened to us this past week, is Elder Allen and I had a great spiritual experience. We dropped in on this family in the ward, where not all of the members of the household are members of the church. In fact the only one who was there, was the Hno who has not been baptized. We sat down, sang a Hymn, then prayed, and then we proceeded to share a scripture with him. Then out of now where my companion just asked him if he would prepare himself to be baptized. He said yes. We had barely 10 minutes getting to know the guy, and he had a baptismal date. God really prepares the hearts of those people who are ready to receive his gospel.

Oh, other thing that happened this week: Special changes.

Yep.

So, me and Elder Allen have been split up. I will stay here in Libertad for the last three weeks of the transfer, with an Elder Soto. My companion, Elder Allen, has officially headed off to Amistad to be the companion of the A.P. (Assistant to President) or a.k.a. Elder Guillen. That is correct. My old Zone Leader is now the Assistant. I sure hope the best for Elder Allen, he`s a great Elder, and a great friend.

All of these things have helped make my Christmas what it was, but the greatest part that I had was by far the Christmas Choir. Words will never describe what happened that night. It was marvelous. We sang in the middle of a big plaza in the center of Los Mochis, and the Spirit was with us so strong. Even the fact that I had to sing a duet with Elder Tingey and my own microphone could not bring that experience down. (do not worry, I am not some like crazy good singer or anything, it is just that Elder Tingey is. He has his own band and everything,.. it is named Brumby) I will cherish these memories most of all. It really was just a great moment. There is nothing better than singing, and letting the Spirit testify of our dear Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. That he was born. He came here for us, and died for us. That he has resurrected. That he lives.

Well, life is great. I love it. I love you guys, soo soooo much. I am so grateful for all of your support. I means the world to me, all of the things that you do for me.

Love,
Elder Johnson