Happy Monday! Merry Christmas! I can't believe it's Christmas this week! What a wonderful time to focus on Christ and to remember the greatest gift that any of us will ever, ever be given.
There is so much that has happened this week, and it has all been so wonderful! I'll jump right into it!
On Tuesday we dropped off Sister Angulo to head down to the border, then went and worked and had amazing lessons! The Lord truly is preparing people in many ways. Right before dinner on Tuesday we got transfer emails, and.....I saw that I was going. I was excited/sad but so ready to go wherever I was needed! I spent a few pretty late nights trying to pack and prepare everything for doubling out, but it worked out great. And it's always such a pleasure to work with the sweet sisters in Palm Valley. Hermana Gonzalez is a native, and while Hermana Boren was with another Sister at the church we went out to some appointments. Imagine it. Me not knowing where I'm going, we can hardly communicate, it was awesome, hahaha. Yes, we got lost, but we had a lesson and it all worked out. So many fun times!
It was so sad to say goodbye to New Hope. I love, love, love that place and the people there. It means so much to me, and I really feel like that's a place where I grew the most on my mission and really came to build my confidence and my testimony and understanding of who Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ truly are. I am eternally grateful for every day I spent there and for the people who helped to change my heart and help me become. I love being a missionary. At what other time would I get to be placed into all of these different places and get to meet these people and talk to them about the gospel? God knew where I needed to be, for me and for them.
Thursday morning was transfer meeting, and I totally fit everything into my two suitcases and carry on! Woohoo. We went to the church building and when the meeting started, I could feel it in my bones that I was going back home to San Antonio to die. Haha. So they went through all of the Austin areas, I wasn't called, so I knew it was San Antonio! And then they announced where we were all going and I am now serving in the Palo Alto YSA branch in south San Antonio. My lovely companion is Sister Fullam from New Hampshire, and she is awesome! So focused, so FUNNY, and so, so humble! Everything is just so right! I am exactly where I need to be and I feel such a fire to give every ounce of everything every single day during this last transfer. I want to leave everything I can here. It's been such a great few days!
The branch is so great! There are so many wonderful and funny people here! YSA is definitely different than a family ward, but it's so incredible! They have all welcomed me right in and it's such a neat experience being here. We have a great branch president and members and it's just a good time. And the members are amazing at helping with the work. I'm so excited for what's ahead! Yesterday was our Christmas program and it was really good! There were 30 people there. So different, but so good! You get to know everyone and really work with
them
Our area covers quite a lot of ground. I'm forever confused on where we are, but it's been so fun. The other day we were in downtown San Antonio and it was so fun. It could be categorized under what some might call "sketchy", but we're careful about when and where we do things. Don't worry Mom! All is well. Also we get to cover some bases! Lackland AFB is one of them! Hoorah. Also, I thought I wouldn't be driving this transfer since it's my last, but alas, due to some circumstances, I am the driver. Haha. Also, the same car I had in New Hope was moved down here and I get to drive it still! Woo hoo.
We have been seeing MIRACLES with A Savior is Born. People's hearts are so soft at this time of year, and we have been able to share the video and cards and different messages with so many people each day! I invite each of you to share it again this week, to reach out to someone, and to love others. Reflect on what it means to YOU that a Savior has been born, and that a Savior lives today for YOU.
The words of the scriptures tell us that in Him all things(ALL things!) are fulfilled. I have learned for myself that that is nothing less than the most sure truth. As Elder Christofferson tells us in a conference talk, "The Savior makes all things right." The words we read from Preach My Gospel further testify of Him: "All that is unfair about life can be made right through the Atonement of Jesus Christ." I love Him, I adore Him, and I know, without a single doubt, that He lives.
I wish all y'all the happiest Christmas!!!
Love always,
Sister Snyder
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Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!
Hello!
Sorry that I have been the worst at emailing to the big group lately! But I'm back! We had an incredible week! Texas got COLD. I don't know how I did it in Utah. But I really think it's the humidity here that gets me. But all is well! We stay warm and we see miracles every day!
There's always so much to tell all of you, but I will share with you about thanksgiving and about A Savior is Born.
Our thanksgiving day was amazing! One of the best I've ever had. My sweet companion and I had so much fun and saw blessings and miracles like crazy.
Here are our thanksgiving day miracles:
1. It was Sister Angulo's birthday! I woke up at 5 something to decorate our door for sister Angulo, then went back to sleep. Haha so sneaky. It was awesome and we had a fun time!
2. We went and did service as a zone for this foundation called Annie's Way. It was at a Catholic Church in Round Rock, and it was amazing!!! People from the community donate different thanksgiving dishes, and anyone is welcome to come and enjoy, and they do! There were people who were homeless, widows, less fortunate, or those who just didn't have plans. So we talked with different people, served them drinks, offered desserts, etc. I loved it so much! And it was such a blessing, there was TONS of leftover food! So much. So we started boxing it up and we were able to take some with us to give to people.
3. We had the best thanksgiving lunch with the Worwood family in our ward and they went over the history of thanksgiving for sister Angulo and it was so neat! It was such a yummy meal!
4. We were able to give the food out! A less active family that we haven't been able to see was home, and they were so sweet to us! They stuffed us full of tamales, and sister Angulo was able to speak with them since they are mostly Spanish speaking, and it was just what they needed.
5. We visited a less active part member family and had a really spiritual lesson with them.
6. We met another ward member we haven't been able to see yet and had a really neat visit with her.
7. We ended the birthday/thanksgiving night with ice cream cones.
What a beautiful day! The Lord's work is progressing and it is amazing to be able to witness it every single day. I love it so much.
The last thing I want to mention is the new church initiative, A Savior is Born. Everyone, this video is so simple and so beautiful. It really sums up why we have Christmas, and helps us remember how important it is. I invite you all to think about what it means to you that a Savior is Born, and then share it. Spread the video, use the hashtag (#asaviorisborn), and just share your light with others. There are amazing things happening everywhere, and ours is the blessing to share that with others! We are so blessed to have our iPads this year to share the video with everyone we see, and I will keep y'all updated on the miracles we see!
This is the true gospel of Jesus Christ, and I am so grateful that a Savior was born for me, for you, and for everyone.
I love y'all!
Love always,
Sister Snyder
Here's us on thanksgiving with leftover food to give out!
Sorry that I have been the worst at emailing to the big group lately! But I'm back! We had an incredible week! Texas got COLD. I don't know how I did it in Utah. But I really think it's the humidity here that gets me. But all is well! We stay warm and we see miracles every day!
There's always so much to tell all of you, but I will share with you about thanksgiving and about A Savior is Born.
Our thanksgiving day was amazing! One of the best I've ever had. My sweet companion and I had so much fun and saw blessings and miracles like crazy.
Here are our thanksgiving day miracles:
1. It was Sister Angulo's birthday! I woke up at 5 something to decorate our door for sister Angulo, then went back to sleep. Haha so sneaky. It was awesome and we had a fun time!
2. We went and did service as a zone for this foundation called Annie's Way. It was at a Catholic Church in Round Rock, and it was amazing!!! People from the community donate different thanksgiving dishes, and anyone is welcome to come and enjoy, and they do! There were people who were homeless, widows, less fortunate, or those who just didn't have plans. So we talked with different people, served them drinks, offered desserts, etc. I loved it so much! And it was such a blessing, there was TONS of leftover food! So much. So we started boxing it up and we were able to take some with us to give to people.
3. We had the best thanksgiving lunch with the Worwood family in our ward and they went over the history of thanksgiving for sister Angulo and it was so neat! It was such a yummy meal!
4. We were able to give the food out! A less active family that we haven't been able to see was home, and they were so sweet to us! They stuffed us full of tamales, and sister Angulo was able to speak with them since they are mostly Spanish speaking, and it was just what they needed.
5. We visited a less active part member family and had a really spiritual lesson with them.
6. We met another ward member we haven't been able to see yet and had a really neat visit with her.
7. We ended the birthday/thanksgiving night with ice cream cones.
What a beautiful day! The Lord's work is progressing and it is amazing to be able to witness it every single day. I love it so much.
The last thing I want to mention is the new church initiative, A Savior is Born. Everyone, this video is so simple and so beautiful. It really sums up why we have Christmas, and helps us remember how important it is. I invite you all to think about what it means to you that a Savior is Born, and then share it. Spread the video, use the hashtag (#asaviorisborn), and just share your light with others. There are amazing things happening everywhere, and ours is the blessing to share that with others! We are so blessed to have our iPads this year to share the video with everyone we see, and I will keep y'all updated on the miracles we see!
This is the true gospel of Jesus Christ, and I am so grateful that a Savior was born for me, for you, and for everyone.
I love y'all!
Love always,
Sister Snyder
Here's us on thanksgiving with leftover food to give out!
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