Although the country is predominately Buddhist, there are many "Christmas" trees around the city. They recognize New Years as a big celebration.
We had occasion to walk to the Square and get some close up views of Winter!
The Ice Sculptures have a Disney theme this year.
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| with the Benson kids |
Last week we participated in two different Baptisms, one a 65 year old lady and one an 11year old boy.
The lady was baptized by her husband who himself had been baptized 2 months ago. He has been collecting his Geneology for many years and had found the names of about 700 of his relatives! He is a Farmer/Rancher from the countryside.
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| Filling the font Mongolian style |
On Sunday we were able to visit with five families from our branch - what a special experience it was to share the Christmas message and spirit with them. The young Mongolian Missionaries have such a warm and kind attitude, without them it would be really hard to visit. Their message was that although we brought a gift wrapped in a bag, the Christmas season reminds us that Jesus Christ gave us an "unwrapped" gift - His atonement - so we all have the blessing of Eternal Life.
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| This young girl has severe rickets and just had the first of four surgeries to help correct the problem. |
It certainly makes us realize just how blessed we have been throughout our lives to have been born and raised where we were.
It is with much gratitude that we approach Christmas; for our family, friends, gospel, mission opportunities, freedom, peace, material blessings and most of all for the Savior whose birth we celebrate at this time of year. May you all enjoy the special time and each moment as it comes!
LIFE IS GOOD and ALL IS WELL
