Kia Ora everyone!
New Zealand this time of year is wonderful! But really hot! The humid air mixed with the summer heat and the lack of an ozone layer makes the days hot, the sun piercing, and the clothes sweaty. But we still work hard and do our best to stay clean. Sometimes showering twice a day! Everyone here goes to the beach for Christmas or goes out and does fun summer activities! It's quite different to the White Christmas's back home. The members are taking very good care of us over here and they are helping us to enjoy our Christmas away from our families. We have one sister here who is "moming" us and making sure we are taken care of. I am quite sure she wrapped a bottle of sunscreen for me as a present but I haven't opened it yet. The work has slowed a lot this season just with us missionaries being so overly busy with other things and the temple lights. Last night was my last night working the temple lights though so maybe we won't be too busy and tired as when we work. This week we set some high goals as a companionship to help others and bring them to Christ especially since we will get an energy boost and be able to focus solely on the work after Christmas!
My companion was able to call his family yesterday and I was able to talk to them as well. It was hard because their English isn't the best but it was nice to see a little prelude to what it will be like when I call my family tomorrow. I want everyone to know that I am very happy out here in the field and I wouldn't have it any other way. I look forward to being able to serve others during this time of year and being able to do the Lord's work this Christmas season. I do miss my family and friends but I know that I am doing what I need to be doing and hope to stay as focused as I can on the work. I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and I challenge you all to truly invite others to come unto Christ and remind everyone around what the real reason for the season is. Have a wonderful New Year! I will talk to you all next week! Cheers.
-Elder Green
