So we and all the staff got to have Christmas with President and his family and it was way fun! Presidents oldest son, Rafael came down from São Paulo and it was cool to get to know him. He served in the same mission ten years ago and was an AP as well so it was funny comparing stories and seeing what the mission was like in the time that he was here. Sounds like not a lot has changed!
So we had a super good dinner and then we played a bunch of games with the family including another white elephant and that funny as usual! In Presidents version of white elephant you can steal presents from others and that really changes things up!
The rule is that each present can be robbed only two times. So when it is your turn to pick a present you can choose to either pick a normal present or steal one that someone already opened. President jokes and says that it is the only day of the year we are allowed to break that commandment.
But we were there until 2 in the morning and then the next day was SKYPE DAY! That was awesome! As a missionary you dont really have christmas, it is just the day that you get to talk to your family! It was so awesome being able to see you guys all again!
What I have realized as a missionary is that really the Lord blesses people so much as they serve missions! It is crazy! I mean I was just looking at my family yesterday and see how great everyone was. They are "prospering in the land" as the promise from the scrips says if we keep the commandments! And my family and I have been so blessed not just from my mission but from living the gospel. And just like Elder Uchtdorf says, it works wonderfully!
But I am so thankful for the best family in the world! I love you guys so much! And I am thankful for both sets of grandparents that decided to stay strong in the gospel! You guys are the best! Love you all so much! Have an awesome new year!
Elder Keller
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