Happy Holidays!!! I'm excited that it's officially the 12th and most joyous month of the year. It was awesome to hear about the family festivities in Eugene (and China) and it's been great to see the Christmas spirit pick up here in Latvia. I love this time of year when people really start to think about their family/loved ones and their hearts are softened.
The Russian language is coming well-- I love it! Elder Glauser taught me a principle I have really seen in that when you thrust in your sickle, the Lord lays your sheaves on your back. Elder Hillman and I study diligently, talk with everyone and try to speak Russian with each other (that's probably the hardest!) and it's been a blessing to see how the language really just comes. People often say something nice about how we speak (mostly Elder Hillman-- he's a pro!). Ha last week a guy asked us if we learned through the CIA. I said nope-- at the MTC. And he's like where's the Empty Sea? Ok. bad joke. But seriously Heavenly Father takes care of us.
I think that's all other than that I love you! A whole lot. We sang Families can be Together Forever to a lady yesterday whose whole family has passed away. There's nothing better than the gospel plan that allows us live together forever!
Ooh that Rhymes. Now I'm out of time...
I love you! Go Ducks.
Love, Elder Barnes
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