Oct 4th

Email received on Oct 4th........

HEYY!!!!

I'm alive and I'm happy to say that I have successfully completed my first 2 full days at the MTC. So many emotions !! It's hard... really hard.. I'm overwhelmed.. but I'm so HAPPY to be here. This place is amazing.. so amazing !!! My companion is Sister White, I love her. She gets me, she  gives me strength, she's exactly what I need. Even though its only been 2.5 days, I feel like I've known her forever!!! She's severing in Salem, she's 19 and from UT.

Later on today we are going to be giving our first discussion together, we will be teaching a man named Alejandro. He's 34 years old, two kids, married, a Catholic Priest, and he wants to know more about our church. We Sister White and I when given this assignment we were unsure of what to teach...what to say.. together we prayed... and for the first time in my whole life I received revelation... we both did.. we both looked at each other and said at the same time.. Book Of Mormon.. It was such an amazing experience. I'm having a hard time relying on the spirit...on recognizing it and listening to it.. But  I know I will get there. 

Be sure to tell Grandma that I'm not having a hard time with getting up at 630 and only having 30 mins to get ready.... and I also make my bed in the mornings.. She'll be so proud. :)

My P-day is on Friday while I'm at the MTC... I'm sure it will change when I get to OR. 

 

I just found out today that I'm the travel leader.. when we go to Salem... Travel leader means I have to make sure everyone gets to the airport, checks in, gets on the plane, and get's from the airport to the mission home... so pretty much I'm "Sister - Elder - Babysitter". I also found out today that Sister White and I are the only Sisters going to Salem on the 16th... everyone else is Elders.

 

Pray, pray often, Read the BOOK OF MORMON! My sisters need that! Teach them...teach them the fundamentals of our church.. show them... show them the importance of our gospel. Apply it... they need to know where to turn to when life is hard... and good... You have to teach them....They need this gospel just as much as they need food... this gospel is a NECESSITY...don't let them put you off or turn away...teach them, guide them, walk beside them....drag them kicking and screaming if you have it! :)

 

I miss you guys and I love you guys so much. Send me packages and prizes !!! I'm so happy to be a missionary. Give everyone a hug and kiss for me.

 

xoxo

Sister Z