HI guyzzz!!!
Well, where do I even begin?! I already mentioned this, but
my companion's flight was delayed twice and so I was a "solo"
missionary for the first couple of days. The first day was really tough for me
and I had to really think about WHY I am here serving a mission. Austin's note
to me reallly, really helped me. I want him to know that. I've already learned
and grown so much in just one week.. I thought I knew what sincere prayer was,
but now I really know. I'm learning sooo much about patience, humility, and
love. I've learned to trust in the Lord, rather than myself and the importance
of being truly converted unto him rather than just having a testimony. AH, it's
incredible how much my heart has changed already! I can't wait to get out in
the field and serve in California!! So my companion's name is Sister Davis.
She's a sweet girl from Alabama.. her accent is the best. She laughs at every
thing.. I love it. She broke her toe on my suit case (I feel really bad about
it haha) So we've spent a lot of time in the health clinic, but we get to go to
the temple today! Wahoo. My district could be the six most different people in
the world, but we get along so well. Elder Leavitt is the biggest germophob and
his favorite past time was watching one tree hill and gossp girl with his mom.
His mom is his best friend hahaha Elder Yager is a cowboy from Kansas and is a
football fanatic.. he played in college. Elder Gregory is (district leader)
likes to talk and talk and talk, but he has the greatest insight. Elder
Magoon.. he has aspbergers (can someone edit this.. I can't spell) Despite his
disablity.. he is POWERFUL. When he bears his testimony.. it's incredible. I
love that we are all so different because I learn from each of their examples
every day. I'm learning so much about my testimony and my relationship with the
Lord and especially.. to teach by the spirit. You can plan and prepare, but
sometimes.. the lesson goes a completely different direction. Sometimes
teaching can be intimidating, but I've felt that when I trust in the lord and
don't stress every little thing.. I have the spirit with me. I'm learning to
not worry about every little thing hahaa ah.. Oh I'm sister training leader in
my zone and the we are getting four new sisters today. I'm really excited to
meet them! anyway, the food is alright! Depends on the day ha! I love seeing
people I know!! I've seen elder mattingly (cline) sister jeffs, Jenne dayton
and sister peterson (tiffany, from my YSA ward). Oh and thanks for the
packages, lettters, and emails. It means the world!!! Well, next time I email I
will be in California. CRAZY. I know that he is there and he is aware of each
of us. He loves us more than we will ever be able to comprehend. Every one, go
on a mission. Even though it's been one week.. it has been the most
life-changing, incredible experience. Sometimes when I glance down and see my
name tag, I think, " OH MY GOSH. I'M A MISSIONARY. WHAT?!" haha I
love being a missionary and I can't wait to grown even more. I love you all! Have
an incredible week!!!
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