It's Christmas Time Again

I just love the Christmas season. It is a time to especially think about our Savior Jesus Christ and how he sacrificed so much for us. He even gave his life for us and I am very grateful for that. This is going to be Chases first Christmas in the mission  field where he will be away from his family. He is remembering the true meaning of Christmas even more because he has immersed himself in the gospel being a servant of the Lord. Chase has already been on his mission for eight months. Time has gone by so fast and he only has a year and four months to go. Today is Christmas Eve and I am just reflecting back on everything that has happened this year and there has been a lot.
I am grateful for the time that I have to spend with my family while I am on my Christmas vacation from school. I hope that everyone has a great Christmas and remembers to give even small acts of service to someone you know who may need it.

I love my missionary!

Elder Chase E. Nathaniel Palmer is his name.

 He was called to the Colorado Springs, CO mission. He's enjoying it but it's a lot of work. He has been out almost 4 months now. I love writing letters and I love receiving letters even more :) I save them all in a box and read them over and over. He keeps saying i'm going to like him even more when he gets home. He must be amazing because he was already great. I try not to keep thinking of how many months he's been out and how many more he has to go because I've heard it makes time go by slower, but it's so hard. It doesn't seem like it's been too long though. I go back to school at BYU-I the beginning of September and the school year always flys by. So after that he will be about half way done with his mission! I can't wait until he gets home but I know he's where he needs to be. I'm so proud of him. He's still his goofy self but I love it <3