December 30, 2013
Dear Family,
It was so good to see you all on Skype as well! I was nervous at first and was trying to think of what I could really say, but it all seemed to go smoothly. I wish I could have taken longer because there is even more to tell you and I forgot to sing you the song I know in German! I was gutted when I realized I had forgotten to sing it for you! haha
So my birthday was excellent. We had FHE at Claire's (the YW President) with Talyia and Sally and we watched The Polar Express in our onesies. I may or may not send photos...haha.
Well, it just started raining again...blah.
Then, Christmas Eve we had District Meeting and then a Zone lunch. Sister Peck and I made chocolate chip pancakes and then we all played a quick game of football in the chapel gym (in our missionary attire...it was fun).
After that, we went caroling to a couple of the member's houses. We went to Edwige's, I will send a photo. Her and her kids are all so adorable. And then, we had to be in our flats at 4 so we built a huge fort in our living room and then we went to Sister Dodsworth's with Kirsty and Maureen (Kirsty's Mom) and then Sister Burgham. We had an absolutely wonderful evening. We read the Christmas Story, sang carols, I sang the lullaby you wrote mom, and then we ate food and told funny stories. It was a Christmas Eve I will never forget. I felt so happy.
That night, we had t he greatest dance party to our wonderful selection of Christian Rap and Disney songs, and then we had a sleepover in our fort AND we were allowed to lie in until 8. To be honest, it still felt like half six but it wasn't. We then sand some carols and opened our gifts.
So, thank you to the Fishers for the album, to my family for the Celtic necklace, the hat, the music and everything: Tirshy, Becky, Grandma and Grandpa, the Hubbards for the package and the basket of fruit (MUCH appreciated because everyone is just giving us chocolate and biscuits...haha), and all the other people who sent things. I really loved everything that was sent over. I appreciate it all so much and love you all for it. I am so grateful to you all.
Later on Christmas we went to Ashley and Mick Cave's for dinner. It was lush, we had the works, turkey, ham, and so many good things and then for pudding we had sticky toffee pudding. Delightful!
Then we went to the Kinghorn's and watched "What a Girl Wants" (because we all love it haha) while others Skyped, and then I Skyped. Then we went to Marian Deacon's so that another one of us could Skype and then we watched Home Alone 2.
Boxing Day was nice as well. We had the day off for the most part so we chilled out, cleaned up the Christmas mess and then we went to the Hern's to play some games (YES, I played games!) We played Logo's and then I taught them how to play "Things". It was really fun.
Then we had some good lessons with Ashley, and quite a few less-actives the following days. Ashley is so great. She has some concerns but nothing that is too hard to deal with. She's so solid. I really enjoy teaching her because she is so understanding and feels the Spirit strongly as we teach.
I have had a fabulous Christmas season. I can't believe that it's almost over. New Years Day we have to be in at 4 again. We get to sleep in until 8! Whoo!!
I love this work and I'm grateful for all that you have done to help me in it.
Love,
Sister Lybbert
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