Sister Skinner 12/27/21

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Xin Chào và Lẽ Giáng sinh vui vẻ!! 


Merry late Christmas!! 


The past two weeks have been amazing!! I love my New Yorkers and so many grand miracles. 


Our friend Nicole got baptized last week!! She kept saying that she feels "fantastic!!" And her baptism was beautiful. I played the piano for the baptism and it was terrible. But, good memories and the spirit was there. 


We helped out at the giving machines!! Wow! Super duper fun and a lot of cool people there too! There was one lady who was doing it all for her family and they each picked out an item to donate for their Christmas gift that year! So cool!! I gave out lots of "give" stickers! 


We had an amazing zone conference where we talked about Jesus Christ's life and it was absolutely beautiful. Jesus Christ really did everything for us. And He is the greatest gift. 


I went back to Harlem this week!!! Wow. I love Harlem. I swear I was smiling the whole day. We found 3 amazing new friends and one was named Author and when I told him that we find peace through Jesus Christ and this message he said, "tell me more." At the end I gave him a book of mormon and he said he wouldn't take it. I told him, "Okay! We will just get you one later then!" He then took the book and said, "fine! I'll take it!" And got off the bus. Later that night we called him and taught him! He is the coolest!! 


We went on a total of 3 exchanges this week and let's just say my Spanish is super good! FELIZ NAVIDAD. All the way!! I love these cute sisters of Manhattan and the people we got to meet. 


Christmas was super fun too!! We opened presents and then on the subway I handed out candies that had scriptures on the wrappers. It was super fun! We went caroling to President Holmes family and that was so grand too. We had white elephant with the district and then we headed to our friend Tawanas house! The food was incredible and Desiree, her daughter, is the master at charades. Highly recommend looking out for her YouTube channel. And also their baptism on the 15th!! 


So many grand things!! 


This year Christmas has felt really different. But as I've been reading the book of mormon, Christ has become more real for me. 


I truly do know that He came to the world to light it up! To bring that Hope. Real Hope. He came to earth for you! Because His relationship with you is individual. Turn to Him and I promise you'll find the light you are looking for!! 


Love, 

Chị Skinner 


P.S. Happy late birthday to my amazing sister Megan and the grandest Dad!! I love you guys!!

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  1. NEricksenArtDecember 29, 2021 at 9:00 PM

    Love your email. The Spirit is shining through you. Blessings to you!

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