Week 78: Merry Christmas Skype

     We love our missionary!!  It was so good to hear his voice and see him in person.  He is loving his mission!  We were touched by his Christmas gift.  He sent his brother, Levi, a name tag along with the teaching pamphlets and things that he can study to prepare for his mission.  He told Levi to try on the name tag with a white shirt.  It was surreal to see him with that name tag on.  Next year he will be the one serving during Christmas.  It was special to hear his brother encourage him
to forge on with submitting his papers and the life changing experience that it has been. My favorite part of the call is our missionary saying the family prayer.  It is extra special to hear him praying for his siblings and other family members. 
   
     I am so thankful for the Daniel and Stacy Mitchell family that took the missionaries in on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!  They have a special place in our heart.  Brother Mitchell told me that Elder Gutierrez is an awesome missionary and has had great success in their area because he and his companion are extremely hard workers and obedient.  It is so great to hear.  He mentioned that they will be sad when he gets transferred from their area.  I am so grateful for these ward members that treat the missionaries like their own children.

- Last Christmas Skype in the books

- Heidi Gutierrez

Best Christmas Present for a Missionary Momma!!