Salut mes petits guimauves !
We just had a p-day with our district and I learned I'm a little out of shape to say the least (exercising on the mission is brutal HA). We went and played intense ultimate frisbee at the park, ate some kebabs, and me and S. Tulieva destroyed everyone at 7 wonders (a board game). We tied. ~companionship unity~
This week we also lit the world pretty hard and made hot chocolate and sang carols at the town center. At first, everyone was pretty confused because in France, people don't like free things. It comes off kind of shady, but we warmed their souls with our caroling and gave away 20 L of hot chocolate by the time we left. A happy little miracle <3 We also made homemade fudge for everybody at church thanks to my mom's vlog tutorials. Danette McOmber on Facebook #lighttheworld (Don't take this out mom)
This week I was reading 3 Nephi 11 to keep with the Spirit of Christmas, and I just love how beautifully it's written. The entire Book of Mormon people have been waiting and waiting for these signs and to see their Savior, and He comes and meets them one by one. He doesn't have anywhere else to be, His most important priority is these righteous people that have been quietly following Him. Such a peaceful book of scripture, and at the very end he reminds us how we should have a spirit of love among our fellow men. It's true, it's especially vital to keep that spirit among our families and friends. Being kind is more important than being right. We can seek to build bridges instead of tearing them down, and when we forgive and set aside our pride, contention fades and adversity will pass. Our Savior set this perfect example of how to love, and I hope we can all cherish that Spirit of harmony not just for Christmastime but for the year to come :)
Have a great week!
Que Dieu vous bénisse tous
Sœur McOmber
This beautiful dome of chocolate is called a "coupole fondante." We got it across from the Opera and you just pour hot chocolate over the dome and it melts and there's ice cream on the inside. It's super diabetes and super good
Views from Galeries Lafayette
Our hot chocolate/caroling day!! Got off to a bit of a rough start when somebody handed us fois gras and I thought it was cheese HA don't be fooled it's diseased duck liver. Took a huge bite and it took a long time to get that taste far from me (you're suppose to eat it with bread I guess...? Maybe it's better that way.)
Elder Frogley is a PowerPoint master and once a week he teaches deep doctrine to our temple couples. We had the wonderful opportunity to attend this one called "Majesty and Condescension." My eyes are opened.
Our service of the week: walking dogs at the animal shelter!! Look at these huge puffballs I would adopt them so quick.
The Bourroux HA the moment the chocolate plate came through the door Elder Bourroux started eating it. And Sœur Bourroux looking like she's about to grab that chocolate right out of his mouth. Love them
Hope you had a wonderful service-filled Christmas Sœur McOmber!
ReplyDeleteIt was mouth-wateringly tempting to see that coupole fondante, and I'm so grateful there is nothing like it here! Talk about Sugar Shock! Our Lindt chocolates tend to be tiny, with no ice cream to add mischief. :)
Les petits chiens are so cute. I would "order" the pair of them. How could a person choose one?
Thank you so much for the inspirational messages each week. I love the 3 Nephi chapters when the Savior comes to the Americas. It reminds me that he visited all his children, no matter where they were. I can hardly wait for "the rest of the story" when we finally have access to all the records of his visits to those other "Lost Tribes." What a glorious time that will be? We only have a glimpse of the love Christ has for us; then? Our eyes will be more fully opened to his mercy and glorious love.
Blessings of joy and happiness to you and your companions,
Love you.