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| With Elder Hendrix at the temple |
Well it is once again transfer time. Due to Christmas our
transfer got shortened to 4 weeks and I have left Torrejón. It has been an
amazing learning opportunity here in Torrejón. I am so grateful that I have been here and for the friends I have made. I have very
mixed feelings about leaving. Very sad to leave the great people here that I
love but also grateful and excited for a chance to start fresh and do better. I will be headed to Talavera de la Reina which is by Toledo
down at the southern part of Madrid. I am still uncertain as to who my
companion will be because I once again have the great opportunity to train a
new missionary. I am so grateful for Elder Hendrix. I am grateful for his ability
to work and his love for the savior. I am so grateful for his amazing musical
ability. I am grateful for the times that we spent together studying the scriptures. One of the best things
about Elder Hendrix is to ask questions as we study the lessons and the
scriptures together. I have learned so much from him and will miss him.
This week I just wanted to share how grateful I am for my
Savior. Last night we went to see a choir on temple square (in Spain) sing. I
am grateful for that moment that I had to reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ. The birth of Jesus Christ is more than a day to
buy presents or eat delicious food. It is a day to spend with your family remembering
who makes it possible that you can be together forever. I am so grateful for
Christmas. The lights, the hymns to Christ, the happiness and atmosphere that
prevails. I remember a couple years ago as a family we talked in a family home
evening about what Christmas really means and whose birthday it really is. If I remember
correctly my mother invited us all to take a moment and think of what we were going
to give to Jesus this Christmas. We all took a little piece of paper and wrote what it is that we were going to give to
the Savior and then we put it in a box and put in the center spot under the
tree. I invite each of you to think about what it is that you can give to Jesus
Christ this Christmas.
I love you all,
Elder Gustafson
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| The Torrejon District with Felix |
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| Christmas lights in our apartment |
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| My signature was the first on Elder Hendrix guitar. |
This week I just wanted to share how grateful I am for my
Savior. Last night we went to see a choir on temple square (in Spain) sing. I
am grateful for that moment that I had to reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ. The birth of Jesus Christ is more than a day to
buy presents or eat delicious food. It is a day to spend with your family remembering
who makes it possible that you can be together forever. I am so grateful for
Christmas. The lights, the hymns to Christ, the happiness and atmosphere that
prevails. I remember a couple years ago as a family we talked in a family home
evening about what Christmas really means and whose birthday it really is. If I remember
correctly my mother invited us all to take a moment and think of what we were going
to give to Jesus this Christmas. We all took a little piece of paper and wrote what it is that we were going to give to
the Savior and then we put it in a box and put in the center spot under the
tree. I invite each of you to think about what it is that you can give to Jesus
Christ this Christmas.
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