WEEK 76

Well the weekly email for this week is called ¨Adios 2014, Bienvenido 2015¨ Welp, I must say I did enjoy my 2nd and last DOMINICAN CHRISTMAS! I really enjoy the spirit that is felt here in the mission field during this time! I was able to see so many miracles and blessings from being here in the mish! I also loved talking to the family! They look so happy and I have missed them so much lately! Its such a blessing to have the best support system there is back in my home! I have seen also a lot of difficulties being in a leadership position. Some of the missionaries don't understand the importance of the mission and take this calling so lightly! I have been focusing and studying a lot about Paul and he is my hero of the Bible! Every time he talks to one of the churches or other Apostles, he includes his love for this work! I really want to become like Paul! haah its one of my New Year Goals ;) but talking about New Year.. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!! In just 6 small months, I will be in my house. I am so frightened but so blessed for these amazing 24 months that the Lord has given me to serve him! I have a lot of goals to achieve this year and I hope I can become a little more like the Savior in 2015! Well something pretty cool, we got our Christmas Baptism (on the 28th). Yeilin del Carmen Reyes Torres got baptized and I was blessed enough to be the Priesthood holder that baptized her! She is going to be so strong in the church if she continues to apply herself and have the desire to learn more about the gospel! Well, I hope all is well back home. I heard that Cedar is super cold right now, LUCKY YOU GUYS! I don't think ever since I have been here it has dropped one degree. I'M ALWAYS SWEATING. Haha well I love and miss you all! Elder Garfield