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Jiikendam Niibaa-anami’aa Giizhiigan!

Shores of Red Fish Lake

To the Tune of Hawaiian Christmas:

🎶Jiikendam Niibaa-anami’aa Giizhiigan is the Ojibwe way, to say Merry Christmas to youu! 🎶
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Hello, Xin chào, 你好, boozhoo, and MERRY CHRISTMAS! Hope you are having a very Merry Christmas and enjoying the holiday.

The Volkswagen 
This week was full of driving and trying not to slide off the roads in the icey mornings. We got a new 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan last week and it has been interesting. Our vehicle coordinator, (the person in charge of giving vehicles to people) said although we don't have snow tires, the tires we have "should do" and "will be fine". After sliding around on the dirt snowy roads and ice, I can confirm they have done "fine". 

Whenever we try to refuel the car, the gas cap refuses to open. We have searched both the manual and online. There is not button inside the car, outside, or digital to open the cap. (Das Auto). Last week when running late to District Council, the cap didn't open. So, I quickly said a prayer and then it popped open right when I said "Heavenly Father, why now?". Later when on a reservation in a bit of a sketchy place, it was stuck again. So, I told Elder Mayne to say a prayer. Right when he did we heard a pop and the cap opened again. I'm certain there is a logical and reasonable explanation for why the cap opened or we are doing something. Regardless, it is still a fun story to share regarding the power of prayer.

This week we helped with the Ward Christmas party as the announcers because we had "radio voices". Sunday, I gave a talk about how we can light the world. I'll attach it below if anyone wants a read!

It has hardly snowed here in Minnesota, I'm starting to think people are messing with me. I was told to prep for tons of snow, freezing temperatures, and the northern lights! So far: It was 49°F last week, there has been about 2in of snow and no northern lights. Regardless, it has still been so fun serving here. Just pray I get to see the northern lights! This week we got to see all the ice fishers on Red Lake, because it had frozen over! It's a whole city out there. The ice just isn't thick enough for cars yet... (See attached photo).

I'll attach some of the photos from this week below. If you want to see all of them and fun videos go to my Google Photos Link. I also have a blog where all my weekly emails go.

Wishing you a safe, warm, and magical Christmas! Make sure to get yourself a fun present or treat this week. You deserve it! Love and miss you all,

Sincerely, 
Elder Reynolds
Anh Cả Reynolds
ethan.reynolds@missionary.org



Puppies!

The backend of a pickup truck sticking out of Red Fish Lake







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