Saturday, May 24, 2014

2 More weeks!!! (+2 days)

Goodness I feel like I have been gone forever when I think that I haven't seen anyone in a while, but when I think about my time here, gosh, I've still have lots more to learn in the next 2 weeks!!...2 weeks! Where has the time gone?!?!?!
^^^ I know that probably didn't make sense, but it is how my mind seems to function :p

I love my life. There isn't a greater joy than being in the service of the Lord FULL TIME!! This means I get more time to study the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is truly a remarkable experience here. I feel so much love for those that I teach, and especially my terrific companion. Hermana Afu has taught me more so how to love unconditionally, and to slow down and smell the roses (or at least the flowers that my wonderful mama sends me.. which by the way I keep in our classroom so everyone can enjoy them with me.. and also cause it's where I spend almost my whole day) There is always so much to do, but I must enjoy the ride.
This past week as we have taught investigators, I have felt so much more calm and peaceful. I feel like I know enough Spanish to mostly understand what is being said, or at least the concepts and others are able to discern what I am getting across as well. Because of this, I feel like I don't have to make up some lesson where I am speaking at our investigator the whole time; I feel comfortable talking and learning with them. Not worrying about what I should say, because we tailor our lessons more so to each investigator as an individual. It is much less stressful this way.
Each time that I teach a lesson and get asked questions, I find that I learn something new, or think of something in another light. I've been able to rely more on Jesus Christ at these times, and this has helped my testimony to grow as I know that the Holy Spirit is guiding me. :)
So I sent mama and dad and grandma a letter about a James Tagg... yah it was Jim who the guy at the temple was talking about... I saw him again today, and it was cool because he knew that Harlem Globe Trotter road trip story. 
Another wonderful surprise was when I went to the temple today and saw my dear dear great friend MELISSA HOPE!! I was so thrilled to see her, I was freaking out!! I haven't seen her since January, so yay! I may or may not have told her when I was planning on going to the temple today in a previous email...
I'm glad the fama jama is doing well! I've memorized the first vision in Spanish now, and our "purpose" in Spanish. My companion and I are started to memorize D&C 4 in Spanish too! My other goal is to finish 1st Nephi in Spanish before we head out. I am on 1st Nephi 11 right now, every time I read in Spanish I get quicker and quicker and understand more and more. There is no doubt the Lord is helping me learn and understand all this stuff in Spanish!
Well I think I've covered about everything
Con mucho amor!
Your favourite missionary.. (I hope) <3<3<3<3 xoxoxoxo



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