I Hate Goodbyes

The big news of the day is that I am going to Siem Riep!!!! I am not exactly sure how I feel about it. First of all, I don't want to leave my beloved companion (and son)  Elder Chytraus, and I also do not want to leave this amazing area with so many spectacular people. Sad Stuff. On top of that the Christmas stuff going down in PP is gonna be bumping, buttttt I will have the chance to hit all 3 provinces with is way fun! Also, we will probably get to spend Christmas in Battambang, where I started (my birth area) which is LEGIT! My companion is Elder Miller, who I will be training and I will also be zone leader. Lot's of mixed emotions, but it is all the same glorious work of God, so it doesn't really matter! 

So I am pretty sad to be leaving this amazing area! We found some sweet new investigators this week, and have some other ones doing super well. Also, លីand យូបិណ got confirmed this week which was fantastic! 

It doesn't really feel like Christmas at all around here, but on Wednesday we had an English class party to celebrate Christmas and it was actually a way good time! We made ornaments and snowflakes. I really am dreaming of a white Christmas. Honestly, nothing that crazy happened this week, just a lot of missionary work and a lot of pretty cool experiences. If I have learned anything this week, it is that God has a brilliant plan for all of us. SO MANY times we were stood up or our appointments fell through, but God was just preparing our path to go find and talk to someone else.

I love being a missionary. I think one of my favorite characters in all of the scriptures was Jonathan, the son of Saul, in the Old Testament. He epitomizes humility and ultimate love for others, especially loyalty to those he cares about. He is truly someone that is not willing to compromise his morals and stands for what he knows is right. See the Bible dictionary:  Son of Saul, and friend of David; frequently mentioned in 1 Sam. 13–23. His friendship for David, whom he might naturally have regarded as a rival, is one of the most unselfish incidents in Old Testament history.

Anyway, that is all I got! I know that this is the work of the Lord and this Christmas season we must all gain a greater appreciation for our Savior, Jesus Christ!

Love,

Elder Gochnour