MTC Week 3:
Thank you so much for all your support! I feel like this is all just a dream or something. There are moments when it's all kind of surreal. It's definitely all people told me it would be and more. There are so many ups and downs. Mostly ups, though. It's getting better each day and I'm learning a CRAZY amount. I definitely would not be able to do this all without the help of the Spirit and the blessings of my calling. I love it so so much!
As for randomness, I am surprised by the funniest things. We have gym time every day, right? I thought I would for SURE be playing volleyball everyday, but my hermanas and I have discovered 4-square and we are IN LOVE. It's funny because when we first went, people would tell us, "Oh, the elders get really into it and they're crazy good," and things like that, but we went in there and started playing. We're the only hermanas of probably 20+ people who play every day and, not going to lie, we're pretty good. They all respect us now and we've gotten the elders in our district to play with us pretty regularly. It's really cool. Who would've thought I'd be so obsessed with 4-square! hah
Last P-day, after I had emailed, we went and bought a Christmas tree at the tree farm that is literally just outside the apartments. (still in our area, don't worry) So we have this little tree (that's taller than me) in our apartment and we turn on the lights every time we're home.
Another funny thing, we started a quote board in our apartment last night. One of the things we've kinda jokingly been doing is when we want to say something snarky is we'll say "Como se dice...?!" So on our quote board, we have this quote that Elder Toala said "Como se dice nobody cares?!" It doesn't sound too funny when I type it, but it cracks me up every time I hear it. Ahh He's very forward but goofy. It was said with love, but kinda real.
As for Spanish, I'm actually getting it. Mostly. I told my branch president this week that before my mission, I couldn't fathom reaching the point where I'd be able to speak fluently or think in Spanish or any of that, but this week, the idea didn't seem as ridiculous. I could actually see myself being that good in the future. (In the future, KEY WORDS here). So it's coming. And I'm starting to say simple things without really thinking too much. Progress, right?
This last Tuesday, we finally got to sing in the choir. We went to the very first choir practice on our first week, but they were full to capacity that week and they asked the new people if they could spare giving their spot for missionaries who were leaving. Of course the first time we sing, a general authority comes. I'm not complaining. It was Elder Cook. He said so many good things. He spoke a lot about faith and that if we have more faith, we will have more success and see miracles. I know this is true. When we trust in our Father in heaven and speak to Him sincerely, He WILL answer our prayers. Already since I've been here, I have felt that. It won't always be in ways we expect, but we will feel His love.
Also, a scripture that has helped me in my life and that came up this week is Moroni 7:12-19. Anything good is of God. Truly.
I love you all so much and hope all is well! This gospel is true. Jesus Christ atoned for us.
Con amor,
Hermana Shirley
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