Holar!

Some of my fondest memories of Christmas back home have been chilling with the fam. And the greatest part is it never has to stop! I'm so excited to skype home on Thursday! Also, thank you EVERYONE who has sent my Christmas cards and packages! Holy smokes! So my last 2 transfers I got like a total of 2 packages and 3 letters maybe. And this transfer I get something in the mail EVERY DAY. Keep up the good work everybody! :) Haha, jk. 

But really though, I have felt so much support and love from all of you. I hope to one day be as loving and giving. Sister Batschi and I made Christmas cards and we will send them out soon... Sorry if they come a little after Christmas. I am my mothers' daughter. :) 

(sorry, that was a low blow, mom)

Anyways, the missionary work is rolling forward! I love this area and these people! They are the best and I have learned so much! Update: we had a baptism yesterday for Miranda, a 14 year old girl who has been investigating for like 6 months. It was such a beautiful service! She had so much support from her part-member family (don't worry, we'll get 'em) and the ward! In addition, yesterday we got a mini missionary! Her name is Sarai and she is 16 and from Rhode Island. Plus she speaks fluent Spanish so it's way fun to contact Hispanics with her. I have so much to learn from her as well. I'm so excited :) 

We are currently working on getting a bunch of our recent converts to the temple on Saturday the 27th to do baptisms. Please pray in our behalf so that the mission can get 100 people there with their OWN family names. Por favor. 

So basically this week is going to be one big party because there are so many birthdays for missionaries in our zone, plus Christmas, plus the temple trip! And of course, shout out to my little sister, Jamie, for turning 13 on the 26th! What a solid age. 

Merry Christmas! God loves you and all of His children! There are eternal truths and God will let you know if you ask him.

Have a fantastic week and I will LITERALLY talk to you later :) 

Con amor,

Hermana Frei