Well... I don't
know where to start because my email got lost from last week.... :( I made it to the MTC!!!! (hahahaha) To be
honest my first week was pretty much the hardest thing that I have ever had to
go through. It was just difficult
figuring out the schedule and how much freedom I have and how I am supposed to
get everywhere and when and all that jazz. But I made it and I honestly can say that the
MTC IS SOOOOOOOOO AMAZING!!!!!! Everyone
always says that the MTC has the most amazing spirit; but let me vouch for
that, it is incredible!
I am actually on
the West Campus because they are starting to put all missionaries speaking Spanish
here. At first I was really scared and
upset because I wanted the exact same experience as Derek and Eric and Jake and
Tyler... but hey! I'm a Hermana and for heaven’s
sake, I am not like those Elders at all. (haha) I love the west MTC and I love the small environment
and the people you really get to know here. I know it is inspired that I am at this
campus; also... we get to walk to Brigham's Landing every p-day and get Jamba
Juice (take that main campus-haha) Of course I’m just kidding. But I really love it here!
I have two companions;
their names are Hermana Nunez (from Mona Utah) and Hermana Geddes from St. George’ish
– coincidence. ;) hahaha They are great! And we get along pretty well, but to be honest
having two companions is so super hard! It is hard to keep track of each other, it's
hard to teach unified, and it is hard to have to sleep on a mattress on the
floor every night, (hahaha) but I LOVE THEM!!! And we have such a fun time together, and we’re
getting stronger each day.
I am in a
district of all sister missionaries... Which is a lot of girls ;) haha but that is a prayer answered about not
getting distracted by the Elders! Haha -
just kidding! We have a hard time
focusing a little bit, but I think we are getting better and figuring out our
purpose and why we are here. I actually
am the sister training leader, which is pretty cool! It’s like the district leader, but girl form! I get to go to all the amazing meetings with
the branch president and zone leaders and it has been such a blessing to get to
worry about everyone else - not just this crazy sister!
he language is coming...
it’s super hard but super rewarding! We
teach twice a day, because our district is so small we have enough teachers to
get to practice a lot!!! We taught our
first lesson in Spanish the third day we were here, and that was for sure a
humbling experience! I have learned more
than anything that the “spirit is the teacher” and if the spirit is there
during the lessons than it will be felt! I am so blessed to be going to Mexico and I am
excited for the journey of getting there!
The best time of
the day is.... of course... GYM TIME!!!! We have it right in the middle of the
day right before lunch. This is great
because we have lots of time to get ready, and it gives us a break from the
long hours in the classroom studying! (Even
though I have the most amazing teachers who are so great and loving and smart.)
So... my p-day IS
on Friday! Sorry about last email
again... :( but so ‘ist das laben’ I
guess!!! haha - that was German! But we
got to go to the temple which is the most amazing experience EVER! I have never felt so much peace and help from
the temple before in my life. It is
incredible to know there is a plan to help this girl get through the hard times
in life! The temple IS the house of the
Lord and what we learn there is ESSENTIAL and such a blessing!!! Even when I am overwhelmed with learning and
the busy schedule of a missionary life, the temple is constant and amazing and
has been the biggest help since I have been there! I know my Savior loves me and I know that He
is in that house.
I'm not sure what
else you want to know... I guess I’ll
just tell you some random stuff...
I live in Wyview
apartments on the north side (so right by Derek's car) haven't seen it yet
though... (This is where Amanda lived her first year at BYU.)
I live with 5
girls, who make up our district (we're just small but powerful)
We sing ALL the
time!!!!! We all know how to sing really
well, and it is incredible the spirit that comes when we sing praises to the
Lord!
No wraps for
Megan.... BUT they just put in a hot chocolate machine that makes THE best hot
cocoa!
Our zone is great!!!
Not too many girls, but they are all
going to Mexico like I am!
My testimony has
grown so much more from being here!!!! It
is incredible how much the Savior helps in time of need!!! WE ARE SO BLESSED, FAMILIA!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love you guys
so so so so so much! Keep staying strong
and read your scriptures every day because you will be blessed! There is power in those amazing books!!!!!
I got to go, but I
hope you know how much I love this work!!! It is still amazing to me that I have been
called of God to be here, right now!!!!
THE CHURCH IS
TRUE!!!!!!!!
Love, Hermana Sutton
