Hi Family! How are you? I am doing great!
Ok, about Christmas- I have idea when I am going to call. I can´t call in the evening at Tutu´s because here it will be past 9;00 here. So, I will either call between 730 am 1200 pm (your time, of course) or between 230 and 430. Hopefully it will work out! It´s hard with church and the families that we are eating with. So make sure you answer the phone!
Ok, so about the Funes Family. I seriously don´t know if we are going to have a baptism this Saturday or not. They are an awesome family, and we are so close with them. They always tell us their feelings, and they are trying really hard to change. The Spirit is always really strong in the lessons with them. But stinking Satan keeps interefering and so every other day they start freaking out, because they know it´s a huge life change. So I seriously have no idea. I believe that miracles can happen, but people have their agency, so we´ll see. But if they get baptized it will be the happiest thing ever in my life, and my Christmas will be complete! haha seriously.
Friday was the Branch Christmas Party. It was way fun! We missionaries (there are Elders in our branch, too- both Latino. There is NO ONE to speak English with haha) were the entertainment. We sang Christmas Carols. We had 3 investigators come to the party! Yay!
Oh my gosh, it is so hot here. I feel like I am melting all of the time. I thought that if I was this far south it would never get this hot. I was so wrong! But I´m so grateful I´m not in Neuquén right now, because apparently they´re dying of heat.
Want to know something funny? One of the Elders in my district knows all of the lyrics to the songs from High School musical ( in English). And he´s from El Salvador. It is hilarious to me!
Ok, now I will try to answer some of your questions. Hna. Arcos and I live in a house alone. I don´t think missionaries live with families anymore. It is like all the other houses here- One living space, a bathroom, and two bedrooms. We have a fridge, and a semi-automatic clothes washer. It´s so ghetto. It´s kind of like a Bosch, but for clothes, not bread dough. We have running water and electricity. We have a Special water dispenser for drinking water. It´s not like I´m in a 3rd world country. But it is WAY different here that home. But that´s ok ;)
All of the people here think I´m totally stupid because I don´t know how to use anything here! Cell phones, the toilets, keys and door locks. It´s pretty funny. I was asked by the Relief Society President to peel potatoes, but with a knife, not a potato peeler. She looked at me like I´m so pathetic because it took me FOREVER! haha but that´s ok.
I hope that you all have the best Christmas ever! Although I know it can´t be that great with me haha. I´m sorry I didn´t have a choir concert this year for you to go to. That is the first time in a billion years! Don´t worry, there will be plenty more at Weber after my mission, since it´s gonna take forever for me to graduate!
I love you all! So much! Merry Christmas! ¡Felices Fiestas!
Love,
Hna. Bretleigh Sandorf
P.S Can you please tell me about my friends? Like does Lex have a mission call? Is Caitlin engaged yet? haha stuff like that. Also, how are all of my musical missionaries? Could you please send me some of their adresses? I only have Zach´s, Jacob´s and Grant´s. I was planning on sending everyone a letter for their birthday, but now I don´t think that is going to happen. We´ll see!
Oh! and....
Happy Festivus! (OH MY GOSH- SAM JOHNSON I WILL BE THINKING OF YOU DECEMBER 23RD!!! hahahaha)
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Argentina #2
Hola mi familia! I am in week 3 of my first transfer. I´m not gonna lie, this has been a horrible week for me. But it has also been wonderful. Let me explain:
My companion, Hna. Arcos, is great! She is helping me learn Castellano super fast. I´m at the point where I can understand about 1/4 of what people say. Having only been here 10 days, that´s pretty good, I think! But It´s been difficult because I went from having 11 best friends that I talked and laughed with all day long, to not being able to talk to anyone because no one knows English. I have just felt very lonely this week. Also, Pico Truncado is gross. It is so windy, and so dusty. I feel gross all of the time. And, there are stray dogs EVERYWHERE!!! Ew ew ew! And, we eat lunch with a member family everyday. We always are served greasy empanadas or greasy pizza. We are also always served soda. I have never drunken so much soda in my life. They drink orange Fanta, Sprite, and Apple soda with EVERYTHING! And then for dessert, they feed us fruit cake. I am going to be a billion pounds! Ugh.
But despite all of these things that I do not like, there have been many blessings. My teachers in the MTC always said that missions cause you to rely more on Jesus Christ. That has definitely happened this last week. I had no one to talk to, and so I spent a lot of time praying. I have turned to the scriptures even more, because they are the only familiar thing I have. Also, although it has been difficult not being able to speak English, I can already see the blessings. I am learning Castellano so much faster than those with companions from the U.S. Also, I love the people here. I have no idea how they are content with their 4-room houses, with clothes that don´t match, and with dust everywhere, but they are. And I am learning what a blessed life I have led. I have already known that, of course, but now I know it even more. This is such a humbling experience. I am so happy to be here.
We are working with the best family. We are so close to them. Their baptismal date is for the 24 of Dec. But they have to get married first. They decided on the 20, but now the Grandma can´t make it to Pico Truncado until January. We are all praying for a miracle.
Don´t worry a ton about me. I´ve been a little discouraged, but that´s ok. The trials I have had in life always bring me closer to the Savior. I knew that it was going to be hard when I decided to go on a mission. I won´t ever give up. I know why I am here.
I love you all so so so so much! Sorry, but I am barely writing individual letters to people anymore. It´s way too complicated, and I don´t have a ton of time on pdays like I did in the MTC. I´m glad to hear of the miracles in West Bountiful. Our ward is so awesome! Tell everyone Hi from me!
I know that this Church is true. I know that Jesus Christ lives, and that through Him we can overcome everything.
Have a great week!
Love,
Hna. Bretleigh Sandorf
Argentina #1
Hello Everyone!
I AM IN FREAKING ARGENTINA!!!! It´s so awesome! I´m sooo happy to be here! But this has been one of the weirdest weeks of my life.
Our district had a really hard time saying goodbye to each other. Our ¨hasta ver¨ was very sad. I love those people so so so much.
Monday, Our teachers came to the travel office and we all said goodbye. I had to say goodbye to Hermana Nelson, and that was very sad.I had to be with Elders Kimball and Hudgins. I missed her so much! Then we left for the airport with like 27 other missionaries, which included Elders Snelson, King, and Hancock and Hnas. Sweet and Shoaf. It was insane! Checking in was a joke. But everything worked out. Mom, I loved talking to you! It was so great! But it felt normal, like I was just talking to you after a day of school.Weird. Love you!
So we flew to Atlanta, then we flew to Buenos Aires. 10 hour flight. Ugh. It was not very comfortable for anyone. Elder Kimball is 6´6¨, Elder Hudgins is pretty tall too. The three of us were squished together in a row. Therefore, no one slept much. We arrived in Buenos Aires at 8 in the morning. The next flight until Neuquen wasn´t until 9 pm. So the three of us sat in an airport for a million years. There are a lot of funny stories about our airport experience, but I wrote it all down perfectly and I will share it with you in April 2013, ok?!
We arrived in Neuquen, and I slept in the Mission Home. I got to bed at 1am. and we left the next morning (Wednesday) to the immagration office at 7am. We were so tired at this point. Then, Elder Presley (who was helping us get our papers) Said, ¨Hna. Sandorf! I´m really excited about your first Area, and about your trainer. Hna. Arcos is Latina, and doesn´t speak English, so you´ll learn really fast! And your Area is Pico Truncado. It´s a twenty hour bus ride from here.¨ When I heard this, I tried to sound excited, but apparently it didn´t work. When Elder Presley left, Elder Kimball said, Äre you ok? You looked like you were going to throw up!¨haha
I met Hna Arcos the next day (Thursday). She´s super nice! And she´s a great missionary! And somehow we understand each other. We arrived in Pico Truncado Friday Night. I really like it here. Our home is pretty nice. The people are so kind. I love them already. The food is good- the members love to feed us. I learned how to make Empanadas last night with La Familia Flores. I´ve already been served like 5 meals, and so far haven´t gotten sick. They use bottled water for cooking. Some of the other things they do aren´t as sanitary, but they try to keep every thing clean. And I always pray really hard before I eat. haha.
While I´ve been here (3 days) We´ve put one person on date. Her name is Petrona. We have six other people with dates this month, and they all have to get married! No one is married here. But hopefully it will all work out.
I love you all. I wish I could share with you more experiences, but I am out of time. I have everything in my journal, I´ll share it with you someday. I´m doing great. I´m a little MTCsick, and I wish that there was someone around me who spoke English, but I know that it will all work out! I´m happy to be a missionary!
Love you all!
Hna. Sandorf
P.S. You can still use dearElder. Now, you send it to the mission instead of to the MTC. It goes straight from the mission office to me.
MTC #9
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! Today is my preparation day, and unfortunately we only have 2 hours to get everything done. Ugh. This is the worst week ever to getting ready to leave, because the mail, haircuts, and store are closed for 4.5 days. Family! I got your package! Thank you! I loved the letters and treats and CDs! My district was so happy to get more pumpink bread! And Breanna, THANK YOU for the cookies! I was way happy! I don't have time to write letters this week so thise is all that you get-sorry! I almost didn't get the package. Elder Hudgins walked into our classroom last night and said, "Hna. Sweet and Sandorf, you have packages and the mailroom closes in 7 minutes, and it won't be opened except for lunch on Saturday." So the two of us literally ran all of the way there, and once we got there we realized neither of us had an I.D. card to get into the building. We both just rely on our companions to swipe the doors, and they were back in the classroom. And no one was around because everything was closing. Finally, we chased some sisters down and used their card. I am sure they thought we were crazy! haha I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving day today! I have so much to be Thankful for! God has allowed me to help Him in His work. He has allowed me to represent His Son, and bring His children unto Him. Wow. I am so grateful that I made the decision to come on a mission! I'm so excited to leave for Argentina on Monday! Yay!
I have my travel plans! Here you go:
Monday, November 28: SLC 11:25 AM. Arrive in Atlanta Georgia at 5:06 PM. Head for Buenos Aires at 7:50 PM. Arrive at 7:55 AM the next day. Then buses to the mission.
I can call you at one of the airports. I have no idea which one, it just depends on how much time I have. I will definitely be calling from the U.S. though. I have no idea of the time difference between here and Atlanta- I'm sure you can figure it out though. It's going to be a very short call- like 5 minutes. So if you don't get to talk to me it's ok. I'll be calling in one month! All the RMs who teach here say that calling is actually really wierd and not very exciting for the missionaries- interesting, huh?
Elder Snelson asked me if I was ok with the travel plans. Apparently, everytime travel plans are mentioned, I get a panicked look on my face. I told him that flying on airplanes is probably my least favorite thing ever, and that I was worried I wouldn't be able to carry all of my luggage, or that I would get lost- especially in the Atlanta Airport! And I won't have a companion (well, I will be in a trio with Elder Kimball and Elder Hudgins, but that doesn't really count) so I was afraid the Elders would walk way faster than me and I would get lost .I really was so stressed out! But Elder Snelson and Elder King promised that they would make sure I was ok. And so did Elder Kimball and Elder Hudgins. They came up with a bunch of plans to make sure I'm ok. So don't worry about me while I'm traveling! I will be ok. I feel way less stressed out about it now.
So we had the most amazing experience in class the other day. The Spirit was really strong, and all of the sudden, Hermano Snyder said, "the Spirit is telling me we need to stop our lesson and each write down the personal revelation we are recieving right now." And so we did. For an hour. For every single one of us, we just kept recieving more and more revelation. The Spirit in the room was really intense. After an hour, we said a prayer of thanks together, for all that we had learned. It was so wonderful.
Our three investigators are being baptized this Saturday! We have to plan and have a baptismal service, even though it's all pretend. I'm glad that it is treated so relistically.
All of Hna. Nelson and my roomates left on Monday. Now we just have the room to ourselves since no new missionaries came in this week. It's so weird. But our suitcases are spread out all over the floor. I'm actually pretty close to being done packing!
I love you all!
Saturday, November 19, 2011
MTC #8
Oh my goodness! Can I just say how much I love you guys?! I really have the greatest family and friends ever! The End. Mommy and Tutu, thanks for the package. Don't worry, I shared everything. Haha. Oh, and Mom, the Great Harvest Pumkin Bread was a huge hit! All of us Utahns freaked out over it! It was like the most exciting thing that has happened here! haha. And FYI, Elder Snelson says that he loves you. haha.
Since next Thursday is Thanksgiving, I don't know when I will be writing you next. I don't know what we are going to do about P-day. I get my travel plans tomorrow. Hopefully I will be able to let you know about them and when I will be calling you. If no one is home when I call, maybe I will just leave a message and sing you a song or something. That would be fun! haha.
And also, I'm sorry if my spelling is bad. In the last couple of weeks, I've had the hardest time with spelling in English. Haha
So this week has been so wonderful! Here are some highlights:
Hermana Nelson and I taught our district Sunday school lesson. It was a really great experience. Also, every Sunday we have to prepare a talk in Spanish for sacrament meeting about a certain topic. Then, right after the Sacrament, they call two people up to give their talks. I was called up this week. Luckily, the topic was on the Atonement, and that is where I feel my Spanish is the best- when I'm talking about my Savior. I get really excited when I talk about Him.
Also, our district was in a workshop yesterday. All of the sudden, someone pulled Hermana Nelson and I out, and asked us if we would be willing to contact a referal. We said yes, but we were way confused. So the MTC hires actors, and has them be investigators. They wanted us to teach them for their audition. There was a camera in the room, recording the lesson. Our "referal" spoke Spanish, but the problem was that we hadn't brought any of our Spanish materials. We had no cheat sheets. It was really scary. We've always had time to prepare before lessons. But we hadn't known we would be called out of our workshop to teach! So we just went in their praying for the Spirit, and it actually turned out really well. The huge emphasis of our curriculum is to make sure each lesson is tailor-made for each investigator. They don't want us reciting memorized lessons. Our teachers always say that if you really listen to what the investigator is saying, they will practically tell you what you need to teach them. And that is exactly what happened. The Spirit was talking to us and telling us what we needed to teach her. It was awesome. I'm grateful for that experience, because now I know that even though my Spanish is poor, and even thought I'm just starting to be a missionary, if I am obedient and listen to the Spirit, people's hearts will be opened. It really is the Spirit that does all the work, I just need to make sure I'm focused on Christ, and living worthily of the Spirit. I guess I just realized that I really am a missionary, and that I really am able to recieve revelation for the people I teach. It's a very humbling realization.
Today, since it is the last time we will get to go to the temple, my district all went to a session together. In the celestial room, I found myself, once again, asking how I could leave people I love. Only this time, the people were my district. They are now some of my best friends. It's kind of harder in a way, because I know I will see my family all the time after my mission, but the chances I will have to see these people will be very few in number. I love my district. They would get along perfect with all of my friends at home. It's so weird! Anyway, we went to a session. Then, we ate breakfast at the temple (it's nice to not eat at the MTC cafeteria). We are just the cutest bunch of people! We are seriously best friends. And after we came out of the temple, Elder Dalton gave each of us a penny. He has a weird obsession with throwing pennies into fountains and making wishes. He made us all get in a circle around the fountain in front of the temple. Then he made us think of a wish, and then we all tossed our pennies at the same time. Retarded? Yes. But that really is how our district is. haha
Whoops! I have to go! I love you all! Have a great Thanksgiving!
Since next Thursday is Thanksgiving, I don't know when I will be writing you next. I don't know what we are going to do about P-day. I get my travel plans tomorrow. Hopefully I will be able to let you know about them and when I will be calling you. If no one is home when I call, maybe I will just leave a message and sing you a song or something. That would be fun! haha.
And also, I'm sorry if my spelling is bad. In the last couple of weeks, I've had the hardest time with spelling in English. Haha
So this week has been so wonderful! Here are some highlights:
Hermana Nelson and I taught our district Sunday school lesson. It was a really great experience. Also, every Sunday we have to prepare a talk in Spanish for sacrament meeting about a certain topic. Then, right after the Sacrament, they call two people up to give their talks. I was called up this week. Luckily, the topic was on the Atonement, and that is where I feel my Spanish is the best- when I'm talking about my Savior. I get really excited when I talk about Him.
Also, our district was in a workshop yesterday. All of the sudden, someone pulled Hermana Nelson and I out, and asked us if we would be willing to contact a referal. We said yes, but we were way confused. So the MTC hires actors, and has them be investigators. They wanted us to teach them for their audition. There was a camera in the room, recording the lesson. Our "referal" spoke Spanish, but the problem was that we hadn't brought any of our Spanish materials. We had no cheat sheets. It was really scary. We've always had time to prepare before lessons. But we hadn't known we would be called out of our workshop to teach! So we just went in their praying for the Spirit, and it actually turned out really well. The huge emphasis of our curriculum is to make sure each lesson is tailor-made for each investigator. They don't want us reciting memorized lessons. Our teachers always say that if you really listen to what the investigator is saying, they will practically tell you what you need to teach them. And that is exactly what happened. The Spirit was talking to us and telling us what we needed to teach her. It was awesome. I'm grateful for that experience, because now I know that even though my Spanish is poor, and even thought I'm just starting to be a missionary, if I am obedient and listen to the Spirit, people's hearts will be opened. It really is the Spirit that does all the work, I just need to make sure I'm focused on Christ, and living worthily of the Spirit. I guess I just realized that I really am a missionary, and that I really am able to recieve revelation for the people I teach. It's a very humbling realization.
Today, since it is the last time we will get to go to the temple, my district all went to a session together. In the celestial room, I found myself, once again, asking how I could leave people I love. Only this time, the people were my district. They are now some of my best friends. It's kind of harder in a way, because I know I will see my family all the time after my mission, but the chances I will have to see these people will be very few in number. I love my district. They would get along perfect with all of my friends at home. It's so weird! Anyway, we went to a session. Then, we ate breakfast at the temple (it's nice to not eat at the MTC cafeteria). We are just the cutest bunch of people! We are seriously best friends. And after we came out of the temple, Elder Dalton gave each of us a penny. He has a weird obsession with throwing pennies into fountains and making wishes. He made us all get in a circle around the fountain in front of the temple. Then he made us think of a wish, and then we all tossed our pennies at the same time. Retarded? Yes. But that really is how our district is. haha
Whoops! I have to go! I love you all! Have a great Thanksgiving!
MTC #7
Hello! How is everybody?! So I realized that I don't have as much to say this week so I actually have time to respond back to respond back to events in your lives. Lauren and Rae, your missionary week sounds awesome! I wish I had had an experience like that in Mutual. That is so cool! Did it make you excited and want to serve a mission?! Because I'm pretty sure I have been more happy in the last six weeks than I have ever been, and I haven't even left the MTC! Crazy! Brianne, oh my gosh, once again, I am SO EXCITED about your trip next May! It's gonna be amazing! John, congratulations on getting the part of Chip! You are going to be so adorable and I'm a little sad I won't get to see you. Caleb, why haven't I heard from you yet? How are you doing buddy? Dad, I hope you had a good birthday! Mom, I hope you are surviving working so much! I am going to mail you a long list of all the things I need before I go to Argentina, but one thing I will tell you right now is that I need is bandaids for blisters. It's not from my mission shoes, it's from my running shoes. I run 3 miles everyday on the track now, and my blisters are getting pretty bad and there is nothing I can buy here for them.
Btw, I sent a letter to Grandpa and Grandma, and then an hour later I got Mom's dearElder about Grandpa. I will write them again asap! I'm praying for all of my grandparents.
So this week has been great! I have learned so much this week about teaching. It's been awesome! We have had a huge emphasis on listening to the Spirit. It's crazy on how ready the Spirit is to speak to you. You only need to live worthily, listen and obey.
Last week at the temple Hermana Nelson and I decided to do sealings because neither of us had done them before. It was absolutely beautiful! Wow. As I was helping daughters be sealed to their parents, I kept thinking about all of my cousins who have been adopted into our family, and how grateful I am for this sealing power so that we can all be together forever. I also thought about little Addison, and had a moment of homesickness. I miss that baby girl! Except now she's 1! Holy cow! It's weird the things that will and won't set off homesickness. But I really am doing great! I miss home a lot less often than most people. That doesn't mean I love you guys any less! I just find peace in knowing that you are being taken care of while I'm gone, and find strength in knowing I'm doing what I'm supposed to.
I said goodbye to Elder Taylor Smith on Sunday. It was a very tender moment. I felt like I was sending my little boy out into the world. He's going to be a great missionary!
Now we are the oldest district in our zone. We said goodbye on Sunday to District E, and it was actually pretty sad. They are going to the New Jersey, Morristown mission also, like Taylor and Nick, so pretty much they will have a party there!
On Sunday, one of the lawyers for the church gave a Fireside. He pretty much spends his days fighting to keep us missionaries in every country to preach. I am amazed how it's a constant battle. I'm so grateful for those who are working so hard to get us out around the world.
My district is awesome. Remember how I have said that every week? It's true. The other day we randomly decided to sing the EFY Medley in our classroom. And it was so cool. I remember how strongly I felt the Spirit each time I went to EFY and we sang that song, but now, since I'm a missionary, it's even more awesome.
I really am so happy that I am here. Everyday, I thank Heavenly Father that I am here and that I have this opportunity. I never would have imagined I'd be a missionary! But I am so glad that I am!
Have a good week! I love you all! Write me! Getting mail really is the greatest thing ever! haha
Love,
Hna. Bretleigh Sandorf
Btw, I sent a letter to Grandpa and Grandma, and then an hour later I got Mom's dearElder about Grandpa. I will write them again asap! I'm praying for all of my grandparents.
So this week has been great! I have learned so much this week about teaching. It's been awesome! We have had a huge emphasis on listening to the Spirit. It's crazy on how ready the Spirit is to speak to you. You only need to live worthily, listen and obey.
Last week at the temple Hermana Nelson and I decided to do sealings because neither of us had done them before. It was absolutely beautiful! Wow. As I was helping daughters be sealed to their parents, I kept thinking about all of my cousins who have been adopted into our family, and how grateful I am for this sealing power so that we can all be together forever. I also thought about little Addison, and had a moment of homesickness. I miss that baby girl! Except now she's 1! Holy cow! It's weird the things that will and won't set off homesickness. But I really am doing great! I miss home a lot less often than most people. That doesn't mean I love you guys any less! I just find peace in knowing that you are being taken care of while I'm gone, and find strength in knowing I'm doing what I'm supposed to.
I said goodbye to Elder Taylor Smith on Sunday. It was a very tender moment. I felt like I was sending my little boy out into the world. He's going to be a great missionary!
Now we are the oldest district in our zone. We said goodbye on Sunday to District E, and it was actually pretty sad. They are going to the New Jersey, Morristown mission also, like Taylor and Nick, so pretty much they will have a party there!
On Sunday, one of the lawyers for the church gave a Fireside. He pretty much spends his days fighting to keep us missionaries in every country to preach. I am amazed how it's a constant battle. I'm so grateful for those who are working so hard to get us out around the world.
My district is awesome. Remember how I have said that every week? It's true. The other day we randomly decided to sing the EFY Medley in our classroom. And it was so cool. I remember how strongly I felt the Spirit each time I went to EFY and we sang that song, but now, since I'm a missionary, it's even more awesome.
I really am so happy that I am here. Everyday, I thank Heavenly Father that I am here and that I have this opportunity. I never would have imagined I'd be a missionary! But I am so glad that I am!
Have a good week! I love you all! Write me! Getting mail really is the greatest thing ever! haha
Love,
Hna. Bretleigh Sandorf
MTC #6
Hola! How is everybody? I recieved a million dearElders this week! And an awesome Halloween package from Tutu! Thank you so much! And yes, Mom, I thought the pull-ups box was way funny. Elder Hoth said, "Is that because it hurts for you to sit on the toilet now?" Haha. This week has been incredible. On Friday, I was in a ton of pain and I was just really upset about my back and how I couldn't do anything by myself. I was teaching a member in TRC, and I was telling her about my back and how I hated that I couldn't even get dressed myself, and she said "Maybe you need to learn how to be served instead of serving others. And maybe the people around you need the blessings of serving others." Except, it was in Spanish, of course. I quit complaining after that. And now that I think about it, it has been awesome seeing how kind everyone has been to me, and how they worry about me and are willing to do anything for me. The zone leaders put my name on the prayer role and rolled me around in a rolly-chair. My roomates helped me get dressed. My companion has had to pick up everything I drop (and that is a lot of stuff since I'm so clumsy). The Elders in my district carry my bag for me and take my meal tray to the garbage for me. I have received so many kind letters. I'm overwhelmed by the love people have shown me.
But, guess what?! I'm healed! I was in severe pain until Sunday. When I woke up Monday, I did everything myself. I felt no pain at all. I went to to the Athletic Trainer's office (I've had to go there at least once a day), and told them how I felt. They said that it was a miracle. I still have to apply heat to my back 10 minutes a day, and I can't use the bikes or elypticals or any weight lifting machines, but other than that, I'm back to normal! Now at gym time, I have to run on the track instead of the elyptical, but that is probably a really good thing even thought I hate it. I have been so blessed in this experience.
On Sunday, I sang in a quartet for Sacrament Meeting. We sand "A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief" Acapella. I sang with Hna. Collett, Elder Eldredge and Elder Packer. Elder Packer reminds me a lot of Grant Gibbons. He's a bit on the small side but he is so kind to everyone, and his music talent astounds everybody. It was really fun to sing again. I miss it. Also, on Sunday I was assigned to be the Branch's new Music coordinator. I am in charge of assigning hymns, pianists, and conductors for sacrament meeting and Priesthood meeting. And, now Elder King and Elder Snelson are our Zone Leaders. On Monday, we will be the oldest district in our Zone. WHAT?! It weirded me out when I realized this.
On Monday our investigator, "Carolina" decided to be baptized! Yay! And we started teaching "Valentino". He drinks like crazy. We found him on the side of the road, crying. It's weird to think that these investigators are being played by our teachers, but they were actually people our teacher taught on their missions.
So, on Halloween, Hna Nelson dressed up as Snow White while still in mission appropriate clothes. It was adorable. Elder Kimball and Elder Hudgins dressed up as each other. I was just myself. No fun haha. Someone mailed Elder Snelson a 42 pound pumpkin and he put it in our classroom and we drew our teacher, Hno. Grua, on the pumpkin. And we had Lofthouse cookies that were orange with black sprinkles. That is about it.
Yesterday I was reading "Jesus the Christ", and my teacher, Hno. Ridge, came up and asked me what I was reading. I showed him, and he said, "Oh that's a good one! Just so you know, he dies. But don't worry, it has a great ending!" He acted like he was totally serious. It was sooooo funny.
I have way more to say, but I have run out of time. I love you all so much! I hope you are doing well. I pray for all of you!
Love,
Bretleigh
But, guess what?! I'm healed! I was in severe pain until Sunday. When I woke up Monday, I did everything myself. I felt no pain at all. I went to to the Athletic Trainer's office (I've had to go there at least once a day), and told them how I felt. They said that it was a miracle. I still have to apply heat to my back 10 minutes a day, and I can't use the bikes or elypticals or any weight lifting machines, but other than that, I'm back to normal! Now at gym time, I have to run on the track instead of the elyptical, but that is probably a really good thing even thought I hate it. I have been so blessed in this experience.
On Sunday, I sang in a quartet for Sacrament Meeting. We sand "A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief" Acapella. I sang with Hna. Collett, Elder Eldredge and Elder Packer. Elder Packer reminds me a lot of Grant Gibbons. He's a bit on the small side but he is so kind to everyone, and his music talent astounds everybody. It was really fun to sing again. I miss it. Also, on Sunday I was assigned to be the Branch's new Music coordinator. I am in charge of assigning hymns, pianists, and conductors for sacrament meeting and Priesthood meeting. And, now Elder King and Elder Snelson are our Zone Leaders. On Monday, we will be the oldest district in our Zone. WHAT?! It weirded me out when I realized this.
On Monday our investigator, "Carolina" decided to be baptized! Yay! And we started teaching "Valentino". He drinks like crazy. We found him on the side of the road, crying. It's weird to think that these investigators are being played by our teachers, but they were actually people our teacher taught on their missions.
So, on Halloween, Hna Nelson dressed up as Snow White while still in mission appropriate clothes. It was adorable. Elder Kimball and Elder Hudgins dressed up as each other. I was just myself. No fun haha. Someone mailed Elder Snelson a 42 pound pumpkin and he put it in our classroom and we drew our teacher, Hno. Grua, on the pumpkin. And we had Lofthouse cookies that were orange with black sprinkles. That is about it.
Yesterday I was reading "Jesus the Christ", and my teacher, Hno. Ridge, came up and asked me what I was reading. I showed him, and he said, "Oh that's a good one! Just so you know, he dies. But don't worry, it has a great ending!" He acted like he was totally serious. It was sooooo funny.
I have way more to say, but I have run out of time. I love you all so much! I hope you are doing well. I pray for all of you!
Love,
Bretleigh
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