Hello! How is everybody doing?! This week has been very eventful. Some of them are not very good events, and some are awesome! Here is what has happened this week:
First of all, thank you for the package! I gave Tay the cookies you sent him. And Rylie sent me some amazing cupcakes. Tell her thank you from me because I don't have her address. That was so sweet and I really appreciate it!
This week Hna. Nelson and I had a huge breakthrough with both of our investigators. They are now keeping their commitments!
Our zone had a huge kickball game during gym the other day. It was way fun!
While we waited for the Fireside to start on Sunday, I gave the Elders in my district a voice lesson. It was hilarious! But they all sounded way better after.
It's just been a super fun and spiritual this week. Yesterday in gym I was running with Hna. Meldrum telling her how much I've loved my 4 weeks at the MTC, and how I really haven't had the struggles like everyone else had had. I spoke too soon.
I was getting ready after gym, and I stood up kind of weird. Immediately, I had this terrible pain shoot through my back, and I thought I was going to pass out it hurt so bad. Then I started to cry, because I was standing there and couldn't move or bend or shift my weight or anything. I have never been in that much pain in my life. Hna. Nelson went to go get the Athletic Trainer because she is right next to our building. I was all alone, and I was freaking out. I wanted my mommy to figure out what the problem was and I wanted my daddy to give me a blessing. I started bawling because I thought I was going to have to go home, and that sounds like the worst thing ever to me. Hermana Nelson came back with some ice and we ace bandaged the ice to my back. It looked ridiculous. The goal was to get my back numb enough so I could get to the trainer's office because she isn't allowed to come to our room. It took forever, because I could barely walk, but we got there. First they checked for spine injuries just in case, but it wasn't likely because all I did was stand up. They decided that I have pulled a muscle in my lower right back. They did "stem treatment", which is like electric currents or something. I don't really know. But after it, I could a little better. The pain went from a 10 to maybe like an 8. The Hermanas asked me what they could do for me,and I said all that I wanted was a blessing. They asked the Zone leaders if there was a certain person who had to give me a blessing, or if I could choose. They told me to choose whoever I wanted. I chose Elder Kimball to bless me, and Elder Hudgins to annoint me, or whatever it's called. I think I hurt the feelings of some of the other Elders in my district. I just felt like they should do it, even though I am not the closest to them. It was the sweetest blessing I've ever had. They were both so nervous. Elder Kimball took so much time to make sure he was listening to the Spirit. I was blessed that I would heal. I was also couseled to be humble and submissive to the will of the Lord, and that I would rely on prayer on my mission and throughout my life. It was so sweet.
Since then, I have been walking around like a grandma/pregnant lady. It's ridiculous. It hurts SO BAD!!! I have never had this much pain in my life! It hurts my right leg, too. It hurts everytime I breathe, laugh, bend, stand - anything. I keep laughing because I look so pathetic, which makes me hurt worse. Everyone is being so kind to me. Elder Packer, one of my Zone leaders, keeps wheeling me in a chair between my classroom and the bathroom. The Hermanas in my room help me put on my skirt and shoes. I hate relying on other people, but I'm so glad I am surrounded by amazing people.
I keep going back to get stem treatment and in a day or two they are going to start massaging the muscle. It hurts, but I needed some trial to draw me closer to the Lord. It's working.
I love you all! Send more dearElders!
Love,
Bretleigh
(Please pray for Bretleigh that she can recover from her injury. Thanks!)
Thursday, October 27, 2011
MTC Email #4
Ok so my email is going to be short because I was trying to email pictures to you but it´s not working. ugh!
So, this week has gone by so fast! I don´t even know what to tell you! I can´t remember what I´ve said and what I haven´t.
Here are a bunch of things I need to say before I forget: The package you sent me was so adorable! I showed my whole district my Ariel pillowcase! I'm obsessed with it! Thank you! And thank you for all of the dearElders. Keep them coming! haha. I will write everyone eventually. Can I have Grandpa and Grandma's address please? And, can I have my own address for the mission field? I need to know it. Send me these in a dearElder or letter so I can keep it. Also, do I get a plaque in the 10th ward? Everyone was talking about the scripture they chose for their plaque, and then I realized I didn't have one. Which is ok, I was just wondering.
Ok, now on to the good stuff!
Taylor and Matt came to the MTC yesterday, and I got to see both of them! It was especially adorable when I saw Elder Smith because, you know, we are both a little cheesy and overly dramatic haha. Pretty sure some people where laughing at us because I was talking in my excited high pitched voice and with a huge cheesy smile on my face, and we kept shaking hands. It was way funny. And I've seen Elder Simmonds like 3 times already, and he's only been here 24 hours! They are both going to be such amazing missionaries. I'm so proud of them! I have also talked to Elder Dawson quite a few times. I love my musical friends!
This week in classes, we have really been focusing on how to get investigators to pray with us there in each lesson. It's pretty tricky, since we have to do it in Spanish. But yesterday, Hermana Nelson and I had an amazing lesson with Ezra. I was able to speak in Spanish without any notes, and we got him to pray for us. The Spirit was SO strong and during his prayer I started to cry. Then I remembered that he wasn't actually a real investigator and I was a little bummed, but still way happy that it was such a great lesson. It makes me want to go to Argentina now!
We also get to do this thing called TRC, which is where we teach volunteers in Spanish. They are usually members. We really enjoy those because the people are so thrilled to be around missionaries, so even though we slaughter their language, they do nothing but compliment us. It's great.
The best part of the week was when Elder Richard G. Scott came and spoke and our Tuesday devotional. You could just feel the love that he had for us. He talked about how to better listen to the Spirit, and he also gave us a lot of counsel on what to do after our missions. It's been interesting, because since I have been here at the MTC I have received way more personal revelation regarding me when I come home than I have about my mission, although I have received plenty about that too.
I absolutely love this Gospel. It really is the greatest thing ever. Every day I realize even more how blessed I am to have the Church in my life. I'm so happy that I am on a mission, and that I will get to share the joy I receive from the Gospel with others!
So, this week has gone by so fast! I don´t even know what to tell you! I can´t remember what I´ve said and what I haven´t.
Here are a bunch of things I need to say before I forget: The package you sent me was so adorable! I showed my whole district my Ariel pillowcase! I'm obsessed with it! Thank you! And thank you for all of the dearElders. Keep them coming! haha. I will write everyone eventually. Can I have Grandpa and Grandma's address please? And, can I have my own address for the mission field? I need to know it. Send me these in a dearElder or letter so I can keep it. Also, do I get a plaque in the 10th ward? Everyone was talking about the scripture they chose for their plaque, and then I realized I didn't have one. Which is ok, I was just wondering.
Ok, now on to the good stuff!
Taylor and Matt came to the MTC yesterday, and I got to see both of them! It was especially adorable when I saw Elder Smith because, you know, we are both a little cheesy and overly dramatic haha. Pretty sure some people where laughing at us because I was talking in my excited high pitched voice and with a huge cheesy smile on my face, and we kept shaking hands. It was way funny. And I've seen Elder Simmonds like 3 times already, and he's only been here 24 hours! They are both going to be such amazing missionaries. I'm so proud of them! I have also talked to Elder Dawson quite a few times. I love my musical friends!
This week in classes, we have really been focusing on how to get investigators to pray with us there in each lesson. It's pretty tricky, since we have to do it in Spanish. But yesterday, Hermana Nelson and I had an amazing lesson with Ezra. I was able to speak in Spanish without any notes, and we got him to pray for us. The Spirit was SO strong and during his prayer I started to cry. Then I remembered that he wasn't actually a real investigator and I was a little bummed, but still way happy that it was such a great lesson. It makes me want to go to Argentina now!
We also get to do this thing called TRC, which is where we teach volunteers in Spanish. They are usually members. We really enjoy those because the people are so thrilled to be around missionaries, so even though we slaughter their language, they do nothing but compliment us. It's great.
The best part of the week was when Elder Richard G. Scott came and spoke and our Tuesday devotional. You could just feel the love that he had for us. He talked about how to better listen to the Spirit, and he also gave us a lot of counsel on what to do after our missions. It's been interesting, because since I have been here at the MTC I have received way more personal revelation regarding me when I come home than I have about my mission, although I have received plenty about that too.
I absolutely love this Gospel. It really is the greatest thing ever. Every day I realize even more how blessed I am to have the Church in my life. I'm so happy that I am on a mission, and that I will get to share the joy I receive from the Gospel with others!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
MTC Email #3
Hola mi familia!
How in the heck are you guys?! Is Oklahoma done? That reminds me, my district went to the temple this morning at 7:30. It was pretty chilly. But when we came outside after the session, it was absolutely beautiful, and I started singing a song.....yep. You guessed it! "Oh What a Beautiful Mornin'". AND we ate lunch outside today. It's just a gorgeous day and I am in love with it.
ANYWAY, so let me know what will be going on for Beauty and the Beast. Isn't so fun to go right from one musical to the another?! haha. Tell Chelsea congratulations on being Belle!!!!! That is so awesome! I'm so jealous. We all know that is one of my dream roles! Oh, last week Elder Snelson wrote across the classroom white board "Sister Sandorf WILL be on Broadway!" I have a picture of it that I will send sometime. Haha it's been there ever since and each time a teacher comes in and reads it they try to make me sing a song for them. Except I say no. I have become even more self concious of my voice, which is weird. But oh well.
So, Hermana Nelson and I now teach two investigators, Carolina and Ezra (they are really just more teachers fyi). Carolina is Catholic and has a teenage daughter and Ezra doesn't believe in anything and is a college student. So the lessons are way different with each of them. Hermana Nelson and I are getting better at teaching, although my Spanish is still not coming very well. It's hard because I'm used to always succeeding and being one of the best in school. But this struggle keeps me humble and aware that I can't do any of this without the help of Heavenly Father and the Spirit. I'm learning that more all of the time. With each lesson, we have to listen and figure out what we need to teach, because unlike the olden days with discussions, we can start anywhere and teach in any order. We just have to rely on the Spirit. It's taking some getting used to, but I like this way of thinking. Planning lessons goes kind of slowly, there is a lot of silence and pondering, but knowing you're recieving revelation is really cool.
Want to know something I love? The Polynesian Elders sing wherever they go. They are walking around outside the building I am in, and they are singing hymns with their lovely voices. It is fantastic. I want to know why they sound they way they do- is it different harmonies than the usual 3rds and 6ths, or is it that the cavities in their faces are different? Yes, I'm a Vocal Pedagogy Major haha. Hopefully I'll learn this stuff as I go further in school.
Mom, my clothes are doing well, thank you for asking :). And my Mary Jane-ish shoes are AMAZING!!!! I am the only sister I know who doesn't have blisters on her feet. And I have not had any foot pain at all. I haven't worn the clogs yet because, let's face it, they are ugly, and I'm not planning on wearing them until I'm walking in mud in Argentina.
Rae and Mom, thanks for the dearElder. Let everyone know about dearElder! I would love more mail. I get the least amount of mail by far in my district, but I think it's good that it's me because I am by far the strongest emotionally. A lot of people are struggling. Apparently, it's weird that I have been great this whole time. At least that is what all of my teachers say. The only moment I felt homesick this week was when I saw a baby, and I thought of my babies at work. And I miss them so much! I miss you all too, but you're not as cute ;)
Have a good week everyone! I love you all!
Love,
Hermana Bretleigh Sandorf
How in the heck are you guys?! Is Oklahoma done? That reminds me, my district went to the temple this morning at 7:30. It was pretty chilly. But when we came outside after the session, it was absolutely beautiful, and I started singing a song.....yep. You guessed it! "Oh What a Beautiful Mornin'". AND we ate lunch outside today. It's just a gorgeous day and I am in love with it.
ANYWAY, so let me know what will be going on for Beauty and the Beast. Isn't so fun to go right from one musical to the another?! haha. Tell Chelsea congratulations on being Belle!!!!! That is so awesome! I'm so jealous. We all know that is one of my dream roles! Oh, last week Elder Snelson wrote across the classroom white board "Sister Sandorf WILL be on Broadway!" I have a picture of it that I will send sometime. Haha it's been there ever since and each time a teacher comes in and reads it they try to make me sing a song for them. Except I say no. I have become even more self concious of my voice, which is weird. But oh well.
So, Hermana Nelson and I now teach two investigators, Carolina and Ezra (they are really just more teachers fyi). Carolina is Catholic and has a teenage daughter and Ezra doesn't believe in anything and is a college student. So the lessons are way different with each of them. Hermana Nelson and I are getting better at teaching, although my Spanish is still not coming very well. It's hard because I'm used to always succeeding and being one of the best in school. But this struggle keeps me humble and aware that I can't do any of this without the help of Heavenly Father and the Spirit. I'm learning that more all of the time. With each lesson, we have to listen and figure out what we need to teach, because unlike the olden days with discussions, we can start anywhere and teach in any order. We just have to rely on the Spirit. It's taking some getting used to, but I like this way of thinking. Planning lessons goes kind of slowly, there is a lot of silence and pondering, but knowing you're recieving revelation is really cool.
Want to know something I love? The Polynesian Elders sing wherever they go. They are walking around outside the building I am in, and they are singing hymns with their lovely voices. It is fantastic. I want to know why they sound they way they do- is it different harmonies than the usual 3rds and 6ths, or is it that the cavities in their faces are different? Yes, I'm a Vocal Pedagogy Major haha. Hopefully I'll learn this stuff as I go further in school.
Mom, my clothes are doing well, thank you for asking :). And my Mary Jane-ish shoes are AMAZING!!!! I am the only sister I know who doesn't have blisters on her feet. And I have not had any foot pain at all. I haven't worn the clogs yet because, let's face it, they are ugly, and I'm not planning on wearing them until I'm walking in mud in Argentina.
Rae and Mom, thanks for the dearElder. Let everyone know about dearElder! I would love more mail. I get the least amount of mail by far in my district, but I think it's good that it's me because I am by far the strongest emotionally. A lot of people are struggling. Apparently, it's weird that I have been great this whole time. At least that is what all of my teachers say. The only moment I felt homesick this week was when I saw a baby, and I thought of my babies at work. And I miss them so much! I miss you all too, but you're not as cute ;)
Have a good week everyone! I love you all!
Love,
Hermana Bretleigh Sandorf
Sunday, October 9, 2011
MTC Email #2
Hello!!!! How are you all doing?! How is Oklahoma going? I have been praying for you guys everyday!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE only send me one email a week. I can email all of the members of my immediate family, but since I only have a half an hour to read ALL of my emails AND respond to them, just send me one a week. Instead, You can send me emails through dearelder.com. It's waaaaay better because they print it out and give it to me that same day and then I can read your letters more than once and I can carry you all with me haha :)
So, here is how the MTC has been since I last emailed you:
Conference was AWESOME!!! Everything was so helpful for the missionaries. We were all so excited about the messages that were shared. I loved it.
Hermana Nelson and I have taught three more lessons in Spanish. They all went much better, and the Spirit was there, although we had to write down everything we wanted to say. Our district had to teach lessons Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Now we are actually learning how to teach before we teach again. The new program is designed so we can see what we can do just with the authority of our calling, even though we've been taught nothing about how to teach. I guess it's a good idea, although it stressed me out like no other. Yesterday, our teacher, Hermano Grua, asked us how we felt about the experience of teaching everyday when we don't know what were doing. Here are a few choice answers that made me laugh way hard:
Elder Kimball, "I feel like I'm trying to move a billion pounds with my mind".
Elder Hoth, "It's like I broke off both my legs and had to walk to Argentina".
hahahaha I think those are hilarious answers! I absolutely love my district. The other Hermanas are so wonderful and we all get along so well. The Elders are some of the funniest people I've ever met, and we all know I've met quite a few hilarious people! They seem to have caught on to the fact that I am a great person to make fun off since I actually enjoy it and laugh when people make fun of me. Pretty much our district is the best of friends. We all try to do everything we can together. I feel like I've known all of these people for forever. It's so weird.
Today at the temple, I was thinking about how the last time I was at the temple (the day before I entered the MTC), I was bawling hysterically in the Celestial room, asking for the courage and strength to leave everyone I love for 18 months. And then I was thinking about all of the blessings I have already recieved in the 8 days I've been here: My testimony has been strengthened so much, and I have learned so many new things in the scriptures and from conference and from devotionals. I have been given an awesome companion who I love, and we get along so well. I love my teachers, and I love my district, and I have never had a problem with a single person. I love my roomates so much, too. Hermana Nelson and I room with 4 other Hermanas, all going to the States. They are all hilarious, and they are so nice, and we all get along so well. I don't think it's normal for someone to love the MTC as much as I do. I'm so blessed.
So, I forgot to tell you! I ran into my cousin! Cadie came to my room the first day I got to the MTC. I saw here a few times after that until she left on the 3rd. Tender! And I have also talked to Sarah Vandegrift, Amy Clark, Bryan Dawson, Andrew Wood, Mrs. Jones and this kid from the WSU concert choir. It has been great seeing so many people!
I really am loving life right now. It has definitely been difficult at moments, but I know Heavenly Father is with me, so I can't really complain. I love you all and hope things are going well for you!
Also mom, thanks for the documents. And I have an eye lash curler. Thanks Rae, for the letter! Keep 'em coming!
Love,
Hermana Bretleigh Sandorf
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE only send me one email a week. I can email all of the members of my immediate family, but since I only have a half an hour to read ALL of my emails AND respond to them, just send me one a week. Instead, You can send me emails through dearelder.com. It's waaaaay better because they print it out and give it to me that same day and then I can read your letters more than once and I can carry you all with me haha :)
So, here is how the MTC has been since I last emailed you:
Conference was AWESOME!!! Everything was so helpful for the missionaries. We were all so excited about the messages that were shared. I loved it.
Hermana Nelson and I have taught three more lessons in Spanish. They all went much better, and the Spirit was there, although we had to write down everything we wanted to say. Our district had to teach lessons Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Now we are actually learning how to teach before we teach again. The new program is designed so we can see what we can do just with the authority of our calling, even though we've been taught nothing about how to teach. I guess it's a good idea, although it stressed me out like no other. Yesterday, our teacher, Hermano Grua, asked us how we felt about the experience of teaching everyday when we don't know what were doing. Here are a few choice answers that made me laugh way hard:
Elder Kimball, "I feel like I'm trying to move a billion pounds with my mind".
Elder Hoth, "It's like I broke off both my legs and had to walk to Argentina".
hahahaha I think those are hilarious answers! I absolutely love my district. The other Hermanas are so wonderful and we all get along so well. The Elders are some of the funniest people I've ever met, and we all know I've met quite a few hilarious people! They seem to have caught on to the fact that I am a great person to make fun off since I actually enjoy it and laugh when people make fun of me. Pretty much our district is the best of friends. We all try to do everything we can together. I feel like I've known all of these people for forever. It's so weird.
Today at the temple, I was thinking about how the last time I was at the temple (the day before I entered the MTC), I was bawling hysterically in the Celestial room, asking for the courage and strength to leave everyone I love for 18 months. And then I was thinking about all of the blessings I have already recieved in the 8 days I've been here: My testimony has been strengthened so much, and I have learned so many new things in the scriptures and from conference and from devotionals. I have been given an awesome companion who I love, and we get along so well. I love my teachers, and I love my district, and I have never had a problem with a single person. I love my roomates so much, too. Hermana Nelson and I room with 4 other Hermanas, all going to the States. They are all hilarious, and they are so nice, and we all get along so well. I don't think it's normal for someone to love the MTC as much as I do. I'm so blessed.
So, I forgot to tell you! I ran into my cousin! Cadie came to my room the first day I got to the MTC. I saw here a few times after that until she left on the 3rd. Tender! And I have also talked to Sarah Vandegrift, Amy Clark, Bryan Dawson, Andrew Wood, Mrs. Jones and this kid from the WSU concert choir. It has been great seeing so many people!
I really am loving life right now. It has definitely been difficult at moments, but I know Heavenly Father is with me, so I can't really complain. I love you all and hope things are going well for you!
Also mom, thanks for the documents. And I have an eye lash curler. Thanks Rae, for the letter! Keep 'em coming!
Love,
Hermana Bretleigh Sandorf
First Week in the MTC
I've been doing really well! I haven't really felt homesick at all. I think it's because I'm too busy to actually have a moment to think about you guys- sorry! haha. Mom, I think I have my camera cord. I will let you know though. Unpacking went smoothly, and I could find everything I need. I'm loving all of the notes I'm finding in my scriptures and the candy I've found in my backpack. You are so sweet Mommy! And pretty cheesy ;)
So one of the hosts that helped me get my bags was from Bountiful High! I can't remember his name, but he knew Caitlin and Taylor, so I immediately felt ok. Then a sister showed me my room and took me to get my badge and classroom books. Then she dropped me off at my class room and I met mi companera, Hermana Nelson. She is from Salem, Utah and her choir teacher was Justin Bills! She is so adorable, and we get along so well. She is really short and pretty quiet but we have a lot in common and we are both way chill so we haven't really had to adjust to each other much. Plus, she knows a lot of Spanish and helps me all of the time!
About ten minutes after I got to our classroom, class started- it was all in Spanish, unless we all had a really confused look on our faces. I guess they just started a new language program or something. I don't know how it used to be, but class is always in Spanish, and once we learn a word or sentence, we have to use it always and forget about the English word. So there is a lot of Spainglish going on haha it's way funny!
Our district has 8 Elders and 4 Hermanas. We are all going to Argentina! I am going to Neuquen with 2 Elders, and the rest are going to (I don't have a CLUE how to spell them) Recistencia or Bahia Blanca. It's a really great group of people. We all try very very hard to learn spanish, but our district is extremely ADD, and it gets out of hand sometimes. Like yesterday. One Elder, Elder Hoth, gets made fun of because of his Star Wars name. Everytime he comes in, they sing a Star Wars song or talk to him like Darth Vader. And during class they kept asking, "Como se dice 'Sith Lord'" and "Como se dice 'Light Saber'". It was pretty funny, although very distracting. I laugh a lot because, you know, I laugh at everything. The Elders definitely remind me of all of my friends, just like we thought would happen, and it is way hilarious.
I used up all of my Spanish in the first day. On Thursday, Hermana Nelson and I had an amazing companionship study. We barely knew each other, and we had to prepare a lesson for our investigator, Dominic (He's really a teacher here). At first, we had no idea what we were doing, but the Spirit came and really helped us, and we were amazed at how good we felt about our lesson. Friday wasn't as good. When we taught Dominic, it went in a different direction than we thought, and so we didn't know how to say anything because we had memorized certain sentences. But it's ok. Last night we learned how to pray in Spanish and bear our testimonies, so just knowing those things helps so much. Until the end of my mission, I have to only pray in Spanish, so that's kind of cool.
Gym yesterday was great! Hermana Nelson and I both feel self conscious about sports, so we went upstairs and rode the elipticals and stationary bikes and talked a lot and got to know each other better. It was nice to just chat without a big task in front of us.
Well I am out of time. Thank you for your emails Mom and Dad. And Bri, good luck with school. To the rest of the sibs, have fun in Oklahoma! I will pray that your opening night will go well! I know it will! You guys are so prepared!
Love you all!
Hermana Sandorf
So one of the hosts that helped me get my bags was from Bountiful High! I can't remember his name, but he knew Caitlin and Taylor, so I immediately felt ok. Then a sister showed me my room and took me to get my badge and classroom books. Then she dropped me off at my class room and I met mi companera, Hermana Nelson. She is from Salem, Utah and her choir teacher was Justin Bills! She is so adorable, and we get along so well. She is really short and pretty quiet but we have a lot in common and we are both way chill so we haven't really had to adjust to each other much. Plus, she knows a lot of Spanish and helps me all of the time!
About ten minutes after I got to our classroom, class started- it was all in Spanish, unless we all had a really confused look on our faces. I guess they just started a new language program or something. I don't know how it used to be, but class is always in Spanish, and once we learn a word or sentence, we have to use it always and forget about the English word. So there is a lot of Spainglish going on haha it's way funny!
Our district has 8 Elders and 4 Hermanas. We are all going to Argentina! I am going to Neuquen with 2 Elders, and the rest are going to (I don't have a CLUE how to spell them) Recistencia or Bahia Blanca. It's a really great group of people. We all try very very hard to learn spanish, but our district is extremely ADD, and it gets out of hand sometimes. Like yesterday. One Elder, Elder Hoth, gets made fun of because of his Star Wars name. Everytime he comes in, they sing a Star Wars song or talk to him like Darth Vader. And during class they kept asking, "Como se dice 'Sith Lord'" and "Como se dice 'Light Saber'". It was pretty funny, although very distracting. I laugh a lot because, you know, I laugh at everything. The Elders definitely remind me of all of my friends, just like we thought would happen, and it is way hilarious.
I used up all of my Spanish in the first day. On Thursday, Hermana Nelson and I had an amazing companionship study. We barely knew each other, and we had to prepare a lesson for our investigator, Dominic (He's really a teacher here). At first, we had no idea what we were doing, but the Spirit came and really helped us, and we were amazed at how good we felt about our lesson. Friday wasn't as good. When we taught Dominic, it went in a different direction than we thought, and so we didn't know how to say anything because we had memorized certain sentences. But it's ok. Last night we learned how to pray in Spanish and bear our testimonies, so just knowing those things helps so much. Until the end of my mission, I have to only pray in Spanish, so that's kind of cool.
Gym yesterday was great! Hermana Nelson and I both feel self conscious about sports, so we went upstairs and rode the elipticals and stationary bikes and talked a lot and got to know each other better. It was nice to just chat without a big task in front of us.
Well I am out of time. Thank you for your emails Mom and Dad. And Bri, good luck with school. To the rest of the sibs, have fun in Oklahoma! I will pray that your opening night will go well! I know it will! You guys are so prepared!
Love you all!
Hermana Sandorf
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