| Dearest Friends and Family, |
I am over the Rancho Riata and the Ridgeline wards. My companion is Sister Bogle! She arrived from the MTC on Tuesday. She is from North Carolina, and is a convert to the church. She is a wonderful teacher, and her experience being raised in other religions has been such a cool way to connect with people. Our new area has been treating us so well! Ever since Sister Bogle became my companion, every single person has been the most kind person I've ever met--literally every single person we have talked to on the streets or anywhere has been super nice, even if they don't like our message. It's a Christmas miracle.
This area couldn't be more different from Pasco. Our area is huge, and it covers the mansion-filled hills just across the river from my old area. But there is a lot of potential here! There are also tons of new people moving in to the area. Our first two days here we moved two new families in.
Emily is the daughter of a recent convert. She has sweet blue hair and is a Junior in High School, and I love her a lot already! She made us all dinner yesterday and is a fantastic cook. We shared the first Book of Mormon video with her, and she really liked it! She recognized some of the things that were said from when her brother used to read the Book of Mormon with her. I have a lot of hope for her. Also she has a pet ferret that she let us hold, so that's cool.
The Walls are a super cute family who were introduced to missionaries by a neighbor friend. When we knocked on their door, they welcomed us right in and made us feel so welcome! We were invited back to a family Christmas party where they fed us and even opened a bottle of sparkling cider for us since they were all drinking. They are so kind to us, but we left before things got crazy.
We also taught this neat lady named Joan. She has a member friend, so we met at the member's home and the spirit was so strong! She had questions about the afterlife so we discussed the plan of salvation. She said it gave her a lot to think about, and we will meet with her again after Christmas.
My companion ran in to a pole. It only bled a little bit, but I felt so bad. Don't worry, she's okay. Training is off to a great start...
Tender mercy of the week: So my bedding got lost in the transfers. I showed up with no sheets or blankets. BUT a couple days ago (after telling me they didn't think they would find it) they found it! Someone gave me a hedgehog pillowcase for Christmas, so I was happy to have it back. :) I know that Heavenly Father is aware of the tiny little details of our lives, and I am so grateful for it.
Merry Christmas! I hope that each of you remember your Savior this week. I know that through Him, anything that is unfair or bad about life can be made right. He is the source of all joy and all peace. I am so grateful for Him.
Love,
Sister Jensen
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