Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, everyone!

We had a good Christmas! Elder Tang and I spent it with two other elders in Cardiff, Elder Larsen and Elder Aresgado. It was pretty fun! We played a good game of darts and Mexican dominos. Our mission president also allowed us to watch Disney movies, so that was fun!

I'm really looking forward to the new year! Each new year seems to always bring a bit of hope and excitement, especially this year! I'm looking forward to making some new year's goals and resolutions. I was reading a good talk from Elder Ballard the other day called "Return and Recieve". He teaches some great principles about setting goals and creating plans to achieve those goals. One of his quotes from the talk says, "Over the years, I have observed that those who accomplish the most in this world are those with a vision for their lives, with goals to keep them focused on their vision and tactical plans for how to achieve them. Knowing where you are going and how you expect to get there can bring meaning, purpose, and accomplishment to life." He mentions that Heavenly Father's goal is to have us RETURN to him and RECIEVE all that he has, and his plan to accomplish that is the plan of salvation.

I love you all and am grateful for the support that you give to me. I know that our Father in Heaven is watching over us and loves us. Keep pushing along and good luck in the new year!

Elder Wray