Dec.12,2010

As we watched the First Presidency Christmas Devotional, our thoughts
went homeward bound. May your days before Christmas be filled with
peace and joy as we all prepare for the celebration of the birth of
the Savior. We are grateful that Christmas is celebrated here in
Trinidad and that we can feel the Christmas spirit here also. There
are many Hindu and Muslim people here along with Christians and they
all enjoy each others holidays. No problem saying Merry Christmas in
Trinidad.

This has been a great week in the Mission office. We are having a bit
of a breather. President Gamiette and the Assistants have been here
all week. It has been great to watch and be a part of the proselyting
goals and training. President Gamiette and the Gamiette family have
been in and out a lot more and it is most enjoyable to have family in
the office. Also, Elder and Sister Childs are expecting their
daughter and her family to arrive here in Trinidad sometime this week
which has also brought great expectations. We are starting the 12
days of Christmas as part of our morning devotionals this week. We
will start on Elder Wheeler's birthday, the 13th. We have had rain
every day again this week. I was walking back to the office on
Thursday night and meet a great young father name Denish with his baby
girl in front of Mario's Pizza ,which is just below the Mission office
He and his wife are looking for a church and are not satisfied with
what they are finding. We are being watched all the time and meet
people who are curious about us. Members conversion stories make us
realize that we are planting seeds that may not be harvested now. I
hope that Denish and his family are ready to hear the Good News and
embrace it. The Patriarch in the Trinidad Stake did not join the
Church for many years after his wife did. But, when he finally
decided it was very, very good.

The Adopt a Missionary opportunity has met with great success. We
have been overjoyed with those of you have accepted this challenge.
We will share the joy and smiles you bring to these dedicated
missionaries. Knowing people are aware and care about what you are
doing adds to your ability to do and the letters and small gifts will
be a great boost to them. There is much joy in sharing the Gospel and
realizing how much it blesses the lives of others. With both kinds of
blessings, the work will progress with added enthusiasm and smiles.
We thank you for your willingness to share your time and love.

May your Christmas preparations continue to be blessed.

Christmas love,
Elder and Sister Wheeler