Good News!

Hello friends and family!!! It has been a fantastic week here at the MTC. I found out that I DO NOT need surgery on my finger which is a good thing and that I will only need this blasted cast on for a bout 6 weeks for proper healing. I don't really understand what the fuss is about. I can bend it just fine and it doesn't even hurt. But the doctor says that if I don't keep the cast on then it may result in arthritis(sp). So I'll keep it on. I guess that's what the big deal is.

 

Spanish is great. Still love the language. I'm learning more and more every day. Conjugations are confusing but most of the language actually makes sense to me as far as structure and the meaning of words goes. But its a whole new programing to my head so its rough. But that's ok. I can and I will learn this language.

 

Troubles as a District Leader are almost over. I will probably be released from my position next week since it's usually a 4 week position. Also our district gets really small since 4 people are going to Peru to continue at that MTC. I will miss them but there is nothing  wrong with the 5 of us that are staying here. We really enjoy each other and we help each other. Sometimes I wish that we had a sister missionary in our district to help calm things down but at the same time I would be worried for a sister missionary around these elders. Or rather just one.  But I really do love them all and I want them all to grow. Big improvements have been shown this week. And it has been good.

 

Gospel study is amazing. I simply love reading and learning about promises from God and the great men that went before to lay the foundation for the Kingdom in these latter days. We had a devotional last night with Elder Zwick from the 70 as the speaker and it was AWESOME!!!!  I learned so much!  I was humbled and uplifted at the same time and I went crazy with excitement to hear more of what he had to say.  Basically what I got out of it (and this is VERY basic) is that so many men and women suffered through so much and worked through incredible trials for the purpose of making our lives today that much better.  I know that I will face trials and obstacles but I also know that I will not be alone.  I will have help all along the way.  I will have the Holy Spirit as a constant companion to keep me safe and to guide me to where I am needed.  "The field is white" and I can't wait to get out there to give all that I have to offer.

 

 It is time for my companions and I to head off to the temple now so I will leave you with my appreciation for all of your support and for your prayers.  I love you all and I  wish you could all be here to enjoy this experience with me. There is nothing like it that I have experienced so far.  Feel free to write me and to ask questions. I t is fast and easy if you get onto Dearelder.com. I 'd love to hear from all of you.  Thank you to all that have written.  You have made my time here that much better and I love you for it.  Peace out All!!!