'Twas the Week Before Christmas

December 24, 2019

Twas the week before Christmas and all through the town,

Not a creature was stirring, so the Elders did frown.

"Who could we visit who might actually be home?" 

That was the question, but no answer was known.

But the Elders kept trying, knocking on doors like the Feds,

As visions of teaching people danced through their heads. 

Many people were busy spending time with their families,

And others were out of town, also with their families.

But every once in a while, through the last several days,

We'd find someone home who'd be willing to say:

"Hey Elders, come in" or something like that

And we'd visit the person we had wanted to contact.

So that's been so nice, when people give of their time,

And invite us to join with their families, something rhyme.

When what to our wondering eyes should appear, 

A whole bunch of presents, how thoughtful and dear!

So we've found that while many of the people of St. Johns

Are away with their families or are otherwise gone,

There are still many people who are here for the season,

And these people are kind and they're giving and sneezin'.

Just kidding, they're not actually really that sick

Well some people are, but now I'm off topic.

But in other news, things have been going real well.

Steve's being baptized next week, if that name rings a bell.

We've also been finding more people to teach,

Like Tricia and Sarah and her favorite fruit is peach.

Just kidding I don't know that I just ran out of words,

So that's why that line just sounds so absurd.

Anyway, Christmas as a missionary is surely quite fun,

With the parties and food in the quantity of a ton.

There are so many cookies and treats and cookies,

And toffee and cookies and cocoa and cookies.

But the best most enjoyable part of it all, 

Is teaching others of the Child who was born in a stall. 

He is our Savior, "the light and the life."

He strengthens us, carries us, through trials and strife.

I know that He lives and He loves me and you,

That His peace and His strength and His Gospel are true. 

This is the reason for this time of year,

It's Christ who gives us happiness, and also Christmas cheer.

He brings tidings of joy, even when things look bleak,

So Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good week!

~Elder Oswald