"It's Not Tacoma, But It's AWESOME!"

And now I begin mine Christmas epistle unto mine brethren in the land of the 'Couve. Nearing the end of my labor with the people of the MTC, the Lord has called mine district another way. 


The Russians are continuing to be more aggressive on the border, and the church has decided to pull all the missionaries out of Dnipro and move them to Kiev. They have also said that they will not be sending any more missionaries to Ukraine at the moment. Due to this, my district has been reassigned, half to Layton, Utah, and my half to the Arizona Tempe mission. I am so hyped!! If I know anything, it is that God knows where we all need to be. 


One of my teachers called one of the friends he taught, and I had the opportunity to talk to him in Russian. It was going great, but then I forgot to say my question like a question. I focused on my words and didn't emphasize certain words. Instead of saying, "Does your mother love your brother more or you?" I said, "Your mother loves your brother more than you!" FATAL MISTAKE. He said something like, "Oh wow. That's tough." I realized my error and told him I meant to make it a question, and we all had a good laugh. The Russian is still going well. 


I want to point out that during the time of Christ's birth, angels appeared unto a couple shepherds. Not a large group of royalty. Not the priests. A couple normal everyday shepherds. God cares about everyone, and if we are humble and focus on Christ this Christmas, it may very well the best one yet. 


And now I, Elder Sheppert, end mine epistle, with gratitude and joy for the opportunity to live with the knowledge of Jesus Christ.


PS:
Yes, I love technology. Not as much as you, you see. Always and forever.


Explanation of the title to this email:  David's brother, Chris, got reassigned partway through his mission from the Philippines to Tacoma, WA.  Now David has been reassigned as well. 

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