Christmas is Coming

First off, in the next couple days, search on the website iwanttv.com for Bagong Umaga, Bagong Balita. And watch the episode for 12/14/2015... if you want to watch a thrown together choir sing for 3 provinces of the Philippines. You'll have to play around a little maybe to find it. But it's there, and I'm in it ;)

Second, This week was interesting. We've been trying to find new ways to share our Christmas message. We tried door to door. Nobody let us in, but one guy. And he was very anti-Christ so that put a damper on our evening. So the next day we decided to try caroling. It's a little different here. I guess people that carol just expect money, so every house we went to just either came out angry with some money or sent a child to give us money. We didn't accept it of course. But it was a fun experience, I guess. I even played the violin. But. alas. It wasn't as magical or spiritual as I imagined. But what I learned from all of that is that we need to keep brainstorming and also, just keep trying. 

We visited a girl in our ward who has a sickness that right now her body and mind have really shut down. I asked her if she would tell me her favorite hymn. She hasn't been talking much but she sang the chorus of The Spirit of God with me and it was amazing. Her eyes were closed and her body didn't move, but the song still motivated her enough, although she tired quickly and asked me to stop. 

So this week so far my news is all about music. I love it. I am so grateful for the talents and love for music Heavenly Father has given me because it really has given me so many opportunities. 

We had a wonderful Christmas Conf. I won't tell all the details, but I will share something President Deyro and Sister Deyro shared with us. I think President Deyro's message can benefit us all especially at this time to prepare for the new year. 

5 things:

1. Aim- we need to have ambition in life. What we want to learn, do, etc. 

2. Attention. Where is our focus?

3. Attitude- we've all heard this before, but attitude affects everything.

4. Affection. Where your heart is... 

5. Action. ACT!! You won't achieve until you act. 

He shared those things, and also a TEDed video called What Makes a Hero. Watch it. Think about yourself, and of course remember our true hero and exemplar, the Savior. 

Sister Deyro talked about miracles. I am seeing so many in my life and I am sure you have too. Soooo I have a request. My birthday is in a monthish. and I would love for you to do something for me. 1. Thank Heavenly Father for all the miracles and faith building experiences of your life. 2. Send a short miracle or testimony to my mom who I know would be happy to make all the type tiny and compile a little miracle pages for me. I just was thinking what I want for my birthday and also the next year is to see His hand. Thank you. my birthday is Jan 19, so we should put the deadline Jan 1. But I will accept them after that ;) So technical...

okay. Well I love you all. You are great. Sorry for the lack of pics at the TV studio, as in 0. 

Remember, lives will be blessed as we see the gospel of Jesus Christ as a pattern of living. 

Love Sister Smithhhh. 

a pic of my almost eaten Pb and J that I love so much.

a pic of a letter to you all

a pic of a card we got with the wonderful treats from adopt a missionary. thank you!

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Sister Smith

To Mom:

Ina!

Good quotes I will print that. (Article on Patience from Neal A Maxwell that I sent to her).

They love the adopt a missionary packages! it was wonderful to see some really happy faces. although the one silly thing is they had elders divide the stuff up and some sisters had clothes that don't really fit. but they can just pass them around. 

I'm sad to hear about that dumb stuff happening. I think it's because Tyler is getting ready to go on a mission. Satan is working hard. Stuff is happening everywhere, but I think that we know what's right and like the talks in the christmas devo, we dont' need to fear. but I'm sorry. I feel bad because I am the most expensive child right now. but I hope my mission blessings come to you soon.

You are too nice to send me a birthday package. Grace!

I played the violin this week caroling... hideous. I don't know if it was me or the violin. By the way, the higherish part of the bridge is supposed to be on the right, right? with the higher strings? If not, I'm stupid, if so, I am right. 

Yeah. I'm cute. and chubby. That picture is photoshopped. Just kidding. but it looks flattering I guess.

I have an investigator who looks like an Anderson. Like their cousin Jera if you remember her. 

I held Pres Deyro's grandbaby. He let me! It was so amazing!!! haha. I almost cried. 

I loved 3 Ne 27 this week. and also a lot of things. 

Well. That's about it. I think. I love you so much!!! 

OH LOOK at who I saw in the Liahona. Loralei. diva? 

Okay. Bye!

I miss you. I am so glad I get to see your face NEXT WEEK. 

To Brandon:

There are so many miracles every day. especially with finding people. Although they don't always accept the gospel, I think a lot of spiritual experiences are to help us grow, and not always for them. I hear theres a lot of crap happening in the world right now. but i think it is just strengthening my testimony because it's happening. I've had so much pop in my studies about revelation and avoiding deception lately. I think it is something I didn't realize before but Satan really works on the strong members of the church not by trying to get them to be rebellious, but to fool them into thinking they are doing the right thing. Doctrine and Cov has many examples of this. 

Well. I love you. I'm good and happy. i am out of time!

Love, your daughter. 

hope you had a good meeting.

I will let you know next week about the Christmas call .I will call either Christmas eve or Christmas day for you. 

bye bye! Love you