This morning (Wednesday the day before Thanksgiving) we woke up to 7 inches of snow and it is still snowing. It is beautiful!
When I write I am talking to mom, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, aunts and uncles, friends etc. so instead of saying Mom & Dad, Grandma and Grandpa, or Mike and Janie, I decided to just stick with Elder and Sister Charchenko, since that is our title while we are serving the Lord at the Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial.
We had an amazing home evening Monday night. Everyone (missionaries, ward members, and guests) was given a turn to tell what they were thankful for. It was a great opportunity to really get to know each other as we shared the things we are grateful for. Elder Charchenko choked up (as most everyone did) when he said he was grateful for the church. He said, "It saved my life." He really does not believe he would be alive today if his life had not changed because of the gospel. He expressed gratitude for me, and for ALL of his family. We are both grateful for our family! When it was my turn I said I am grateful for the love that I feel from everyone, starting with Elder Charchenko, his family (especially Richard, Judi and George), my family (brothers, sisters, aunts & uncles, hundreds of cousins) and our children and grandchildren (who are so precious and special to us). I am also grateful for the love I feel from the Elders and Sisters here, and the members of our South Royalton Ward who are so good to us. One of the Sisters at Home Evening was not a member of our church, but she was delightful as she shared her experiences with Mormons. She said, "Mormons are the most Christian Christians I have ever met." She plans to be baptized but is waiting for her family to get used to the idea, especially her daughter in college.
I WOULD LIKE TO ENCOURAGE ALL OF YOU TO TAKE A FEW MINUTES ON THANKSGIVING DAY TO SHARE WHAT YOU ARE GRATEFUL FOR. It helps you feel the Spirit of Christ when you do.
WE LOVE YOU ALL AND ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOU! HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
P. S. We have had 3 weeks of amazing warm and dry weather so we could put up our Christmas lights. WHAT A BLESSING IT HAS BEEN! Elder Charchenko and I were on the lift after dark last night trying to finish up the last trees. It was calm and did not even feel that cold. The lights are going to be SPECTACULAR. I WILL SEND PICTURES.
When I write I am talking to mom, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, aunts and uncles, friends etc. so instead of saying Mom & Dad, Grandma and Grandpa, or Mike and Janie, I decided to just stick with Elder and Sister Charchenko, since that is our title while we are serving the Lord at the Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial.
We had an amazing home evening Monday night. Everyone (missionaries, ward members, and guests) was given a turn to tell what they were thankful for. It was a great opportunity to really get to know each other as we shared the things we are grateful for. Elder Charchenko choked up (as most everyone did) when he said he was grateful for the church. He said, "It saved my life." He really does not believe he would be alive today if his life had not changed because of the gospel. He expressed gratitude for me, and for ALL of his family. We are both grateful for our family! When it was my turn I said I am grateful for the love that I feel from everyone, starting with Elder Charchenko, his family (especially Richard, Judi and George), my family (brothers, sisters, aunts & uncles, hundreds of cousins) and our children and grandchildren (who are so precious and special to us). I am also grateful for the love I feel from the Elders and Sisters here, and the members of our South Royalton Ward who are so good to us. One of the Sisters at Home Evening was not a member of our church, but she was delightful as she shared her experiences with Mormons. She said, "Mormons are the most Christian Christians I have ever met." She plans to be baptized but is waiting for her family to get used to the idea, especially her daughter in college.
I WOULD LIKE TO ENCOURAGE ALL OF YOU TO TAKE A FEW MINUTES ON THANKSGIVING DAY TO SHARE WHAT YOU ARE GRATEFUL FOR. It helps you feel the Spirit of Christ when you do.
WE LOVE YOU ALL AND ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOU! HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
P. S. We have had 3 weeks of amazing warm and dry weather so we could put up our Christmas lights. WHAT A BLESSING IT HAS BEEN! Elder Charchenko and I were on the lift after dark last night trying to finish up the last trees. It was calm and did not even feel that cold. The lights are going to be SPECTACULAR. I WILL SEND PICTURES.
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