Here is encouragement and love from afar. You are amazing, I am recognizing so many things I have learned from each and every one of you while at the MTC. I cannot believe how quickly the time has flown, but at the same time it feels like we've been here for so long and know each other so well.
So, funny stories:
I found out I was too short to look through peep holes at the MTC.
Moser humbers me.
There is a tree that smells like orange cream soda (missionaries have been pouring soda on it). Recently it got closed off with rope and signs. On the tree was a sign that read: Jeremiah 12:10-11. Only at the MTC do we get such glorious humor.
We were taught that if we don't know something or if there was a concern we can rely the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. So, Sister Taylor asked her companion, Sister Laulusa if the relief society was held in a bigger room since the age change. Sister Laulusa responded, "I don't know. But I do know the Book of Mormon is true!"
Those two wonderful sisters, Sister Taylor and Sister Laulusa, Elder Spotten, Sister Smith and I make up our wonderful district. We have such a wonderful time in class learning from our awesome teachers.
I've learned so much! I cannot even try to give all of the lessons learned justice. Ether 2:13-14--praying from the heart. If in a rut, probably not having meaningful prayer. John 8:29. D&C section 88 is called an olive leaf plucked from the tree of paradise. Verse 119 we substituted companionship, district, zone, etc. for house. I highly recommend reading these :)
Sacred: "a piece of heaven we don't allow to get tarnished from the world"
I have been extremely blessed. I'm pretty sure I have the best companion in the world. On the first day, she suggested we memorize a scripture everyday so we can become better missionaries. It has definitely been a huge blessing in the small amount of time we have been doing it. Sister Smith lights up a room just by being in it. We sing everywhere we go. It's amazing how much we can grow to love everyone around us. Our leaders, teachers, missionaries in our zone, roommates, the people that serve us in the cafeteria.
Our Branch President, President Brown is awesome. He says awesome things like: "I'll flip you like a cheese omelet." and "love is always the key."
Oh, I gave a talk on the Atonement during church on Sunday. I used 2 scriptures, Alma 7:11-12, our Savior took on our pains, afflictions, temptations, sicknesses, not just our sins; because he loves us SO much. Mosiah 2:11, enabling power of the atonement to serve, despite our weaknesses. I love the atonement. I love Jesus Christ, this church, the MTC, missionary work.
We are going to the temple later today :)
Heavenly Father loves you!
'ofa atu
(goodbye with love)
Sister White
Oh and P.S.
Elder L Tom Perry came and spoke to us on Tuesday evening!!!! We were sitting about 20 ft away from him :) He taught us how to be better companions during our mission and always. The principles he taught are: Learn the gospel, raise each other up, be a good listener, be patient and loving, and stay together.
So, funny stories:
I found out I was too short to look through peep holes at the MTC.
Moser humbers me.
There is a tree that smells like orange cream soda (missionaries have been pouring soda on it). Recently it got closed off with rope and signs. On the tree was a sign that read: Jeremiah 12:10-11. Only at the MTC do we get such glorious humor.
We were taught that if we don't know something or if there was a concern we can rely the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. So, Sister Taylor asked her companion, Sister Laulusa if the relief society was held in a bigger room since the age change. Sister Laulusa responded, "I don't know. But I do know the Book of Mormon is true!"
Those two wonderful sisters, Sister Taylor and Sister Laulusa, Elder Spotten, Sister Smith and I make up our wonderful district. We have such a wonderful time in class learning from our awesome teachers.
I've learned so much! I cannot even try to give all of the lessons learned justice. Ether 2:13-14--praying from the heart. If in a rut, probably not having meaningful prayer. John 8:29. D&C section 88 is called an olive leaf plucked from the tree of paradise. Verse 119 we substituted companionship, district, zone, etc. for house. I highly recommend reading these :)
Sacred: "a piece of heaven we don't allow to get tarnished from the world"
I have been extremely blessed. I'm pretty sure I have the best companion in the world. On the first day, she suggested we memorize a scripture everyday so we can become better missionaries. It has definitely been a huge blessing in the small amount of time we have been doing it. Sister Smith lights up a room just by being in it. We sing everywhere we go. It's amazing how much we can grow to love everyone around us. Our leaders, teachers, missionaries in our zone, roommates, the people that serve us in the cafeteria.
Our Branch President, President Brown is awesome. He says awesome things like: "I'll flip you like a cheese omelet." and "love is always the key."
Oh, I gave a talk on the Atonement during church on Sunday. I used 2 scriptures, Alma 7:11-12, our Savior took on our pains, afflictions, temptations, sicknesses, not just our sins; because he loves us SO much. Mosiah 2:11, enabling power of the atonement to serve, despite our weaknesses. I love the atonement. I love Jesus Christ, this church, the MTC, missionary work.
We are going to the temple later today :)
Heavenly Father loves you!
'ofa atu
(goodbye with love)
Sister White
Oh and P.S.
Elder L Tom Perry came and spoke to us on Tuesday evening!!!! We were sitting about 20 ft away from him :) He taught us how to be better companions during our mission and always. The principles he taught are: Learn the gospel, raise each other up, be a good listener, be patient and loving, and stay together.
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