Let's See How Far We've Come

The subject line of this email is due to the fact that I have been thinking a lot about how much I have accomplished so far on my mission. If we look at numbers, it has been pretty average. But, looking at the change that has happened internally and the change of the ward here, I am so happy. A mission is basically a fast track to improvement. I have the opportunity to do the Lord's work for 2 years while He helps me change and develop Christlike attributes. It's seriously amazing. The members here are doing all kinds of missionary work. Many of them have found some friends that have a desire to come to church. Others have asked us for Book of Mormons to give to their neighbors.

The faith of the members in France is something amazing. They are in France where everyone either has no clue who they are or thinks they're a cult. France says officially that we are not a cult, but no one knows that. It must be so hard to keep doing what a Latter-day Saint does when people hate you for doing it. They are so strong and I can't believe how willing they are to share the gospel.

This week was a pretty normal week with an exchange, zone training, lessons taught, contacting, and all that jazz. The best thing that happened this week is that we got new pass along cards that say "unsauveur est né" that we get to give to everyone! There is also the new video that came out about the birth of the Savior and it is beautiful. We have met many people on the street that believe in a Savior, but they want to know why it was necessary.

The pictures that I sent were taken during our morning run today. It is jaunt a little taste of the south west of France in late fall. I realize that back home, there is probably snow all over the place. Not in France. In fact, the only reason that I am wearing a coat lately is that I got sick of people pointing out that I wasn't.

You may wonder why I haven't been doing a ponderize scripture. It is becaue I don't really have down time as a missionary. But, also, I do a morning mantra that is very simiar to the young women's theme because I like it. Also, Elder Berry and I have memorized The Living Christ in order to strengthen our testimonies.

I hope that during the Christmas season, your hearts are turned to God. Because, in fact, to catch the true meaning of Christmas, we only need drop the last syllable and itbecomes the spirit of Christ. (paraphrased President Monson)

Love Elder Marshall Underwood
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