En god jul hilse fra her oppe

Hei dere og god jul! 

I have loved reading all of your Christmas emails. I am so blessed to feel so loved from even though I am so far away. 

We have been treated so well here in Tromsø. This past week we flew down to Oslo for Christmas Zone Conference. While we were there we got to see a lot of missionaries. I got to see my San Fran compan, Sister Rawson! President Tew and Sister Tew gave amazing talks that really brought the Christmas spirit. We went to the Christmas market down there and also gave out Books of Mormon at the musical that night. The rest of the week has been filled with kakemenn, julegrot, and quality time with the members. The Norwegian people celebrate Christmas over several days and we are not allowed to proselyte leaving us a lot of time to do some service and focus on the real meaning of Christmas. 

Last night we celebrated Christmas Eve at Bente’s goat farm and the spirit was so strong as we gathered in the family room with the volunteers from all over the world and read from the Christmas story. I am so grateful to be a missionary and for the peace and my love I feel in my life because Jesus is always there. I know that he is my brother and my friend and I love testifying of him and helping others to come to know him. 

I hope that all of you have an uplifting Christmas and that you can feel of the saviors love and light as you gather with your families. I love you all so much and thank you for your examples and loving support and prayers.

God jul og godt nytt ar!

Love, Soster Starkie 

P.S- I am writing for an iPad so I will send pictures next week.