I’m going to agree
that it’s been a crazy week. So many
things to do, so many lessons to plan. My companion and I have to write 2 more
20 minute lessons for our (amis) investigators" as well as a 45 minute
lesson about the apostasy and Restoration. We'll be focusing mostly on Lessons from Liberty Jail, by Elder
Jeffery R. Holland. IF you have not read it, you're missing out. It's
amazing. In it he says, "Remember that God has not forgotten you and that
the Savior has been where you have been, allowing Him to provide for your
deliverance and your comfort." There are so many things to learn from our
trials and of our Lords love for us. Even
in times of trouble. If you have the time, please go read it.
Another
thing I learned was from Sunday night. I
was watching a talk given by Elder Bednar on the, Character of Christ. It. Is. Amazing! It really changes your perspective on how you
go about life. Try and look it up on YouTube, BYU Idaho. He gave it when he was in the MTC, and they don’t record those for
the public like all the rest but try. I really felt the spirit. I want to become more
like Christ. He says, “Get over
yourself! It's not about you”! I just
love the way he gave his talk with such authority and devotion. He also said, "A testimony isn’t enough.
You HAVE to be converted." Conversion is turning away from the natural
man. Focus on others, even in your most trying times. THATS the Character of
Christ. Please try and see if you can watch it. You’ll love it immensely. It
will change your perspective. I'm trying, here a little, there a little to be a
little better to become like Christ. "Our prayers are heard. And when we
weep He and the angels of heaven weep with us." He knows how we feel, and
He is always by our side. When you get
the chance, READ/watch them both, please.
So my
district and I were asked to host during the MTC tour on Tuesday. I loved it so
much! It was so fun. I mean I was put right next to a room where a few Elders
were testifying because that was their job and showing a 3 minute video as part
of the tour. My Companion and I were situated right outside the room. Sometimes
it would get backed up as the video was going with another group waiting but
that gave us time to chat with the visitors. I loved chatting to people, other
than missionaries. We had some great conversations and I was able to answer
some of their questions. There was a little 7 year old girl that came in who is
in some language emersion school speaking French. Holy Cow! I was being shown
up by a 7 year old. I had no idea what she was saying. She was talking so fast.
Eventually her mom came over and told her to talk slower because, "This
missionary doesn’t understand the language very well..." Yeah. It was embarrassing but I still loved it. I
did have some other cool conversations. There were these cute little girls, 12,
9, and 7. They all were blond and stunning bright blue eyes. I asked them their
names, and asked them if they wanted to go on a mission and where they wanted
to serve. They did and all said they wanted to go to Hawaii :) They were so
cute and I loved getting to know people.
Later on my companion and I wanted to try out the testifying room
because we wanted to bear a 60 second testimony. One companion bares her
testimony in English while the other gets the video ready. Soeur Bennett, bore hers and my job was to
thank them and ask them to head out the back to continue on the rest of the
tour. When I thank them for coming asked them to head out the back they just
stared at me. It was kind of awkward because it looked like they didn’t
understand what I had just asked them to dot. I know they understood me because
they spoke English with me previously outside the room. Finally, one woman spoke up and said,"
Wait, aren’t you going to bare your testimony in French?" I thought she
was kidding. I chuckled but they kept looking
at me. So I said with another chuckle, "Sure if you want me to”. They gave me a very serious look and said,
"Yes we do." No pressure, but
good thing no one in this group spoke French. As I was bearing my testimony I was
immediately overcome by the spirit. The people in front of me were members,
converts, inactive and so forth. So I was really testifying to these people who
I learned to love in just a few short minutes outside the video room. I was bearing
my testimony in French when I started to get chocked up. The spirit was very
much in the room. When I finished I
realized I had forgotten there were people sitting in front of me since I
started testimony. The woman who asked me to bear my testimony wiped away tears. I know she felt the same thing I did.
Fun
fact! My residence is R9 which is the only new residence at the MTC, so blessed
am I. Right now it’s being shown for tours. So now I always have to come in
through the back doors. My residence is the 4th floor from where everyone walks
through on the main level. So when you
come through the tour you can just think that I lived 4 floors up from where you
are walking! During the next 5 days
during the tour and because they’re doing some repairs in our classroom we’ve
moved to the 1st floor. I’m
going to miss the view from our classroom but I’m glad it’s only for 5 days
Things
have been getting tougher. I've been more stressed out and I've had some
frustrating moments, but I know I’m learning from them. I feel as though I’m
learning very slow and everyone else is picking it up very fast. The thing with
the French language is that the sentences are mixed up. No big deal I'm used to it.
In English we do: Subject + Verb +Indirect Object (I love you)
In French they do: Subject +Indirect Object +Verb (I you love) or (je vous
aime)
Yeah, I don’t
know, they have too many rules, but I’m learning it very slowly. We're also
learning about direct objects and pronouns.
It’s super confusing.
I know I’m
not the only one getting stressed. Last Saturday an Elder had a panic attack
and had to have a blessing. Later that
day in class we had an object lesson and we had to run outside. Then we ran up
4 flights of stairs, and when I say "we" I mean they... Yeah I
already climb the stairs to the 4th floor for exercise every time I go to class I’m not going to run
up them in a skirt.
Sorry I forgot
to tell you. My companion and I and the other two sister missionaries and four
other Elders tried out to be in a devotional where all missionaries go to
listen to a general authority by singing
Childs Prayer. It’s hard to make it in. I don’t think we’ll make it but it would be a
really great experience. It was pretty fun trying out.
I hope things cool down; my brain can't handle too much
more :) It's tough, very tough. I know
I'm here for a reason, I know I'm here to invite and help others come unto the
Lord I just need to keep in mind my Why. It's not about me; it's about the
Lord and my amis. I pray for peace, I pray for guidance, I pray for patience
and understanding as I go about things. Thank you for all your help in
everything. I'm glad I'm here and
learning a ton.
Love you Tons! Love you all! Love you Maddie!
Love Soeur Hunt
P.S. I think I actaully leave the 14th of August not the 15th. Thats what I heard.
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