Hi everyone,
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| Our District |
This week hasn't been the best week I
have had here at the MTC. But another week down, I can see the light at the end
of the tunnel. My MTC stay is almost over!! Yahoo!! Don't get me wrong, I love
the MTC, but I am just ready to go roam the streets of Spain searching for
those who haven't been blessed with the gospel yet. The only thing that worries
me is the language... I was about to tell you all how it is coming, but since Spanish
drives me freaking nuts, I just won't even go there. To put it simply, Spanish
hates me, and I really, really, really am trying so hard to learn to love it.
But it will come. I know it will. I wouldn't be here if the Lord didn't think I
could learn the language.
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| My sick day and by the way, I'm learning to play the ukulele |
Well last weekend was conference weekend,
and it was incredible. Conference in the mission field is amplified. It has
been one of my favorite experiences out here. But other than conference, my
week was rough. A stomach bug decided to make its rounds with some of the missionaries
here, and apparently I was the perfect candidate for it. I woke up Tuesday
morning puking my guts out with a sky high fever... it was disgusting. So I was
locked in my room all day to be deprived of food and human communication. But
it was definitely a blessing in disguise. Because I got sick I was able to get
some decent sleep and give my body a chance to relax. I was able to study, so that's
always a plus. Fortunately my sickness only lasted a day, and no worries I am
fully functional now.
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| Me and My Best Friend Sister Lee |
I know last week I complained about
sister missionaries not playing sports passionately enough, but this week I
realized that the elders take the game a little too seriously. We have some
Russian Elders here that we get to play sports with, so brilliant me decided to
play in a game of soccer with them. Well Russians are ruthless and mean. They don't
care if you are a girl or a guy, they will play you like a true enemy. So in
the midst of a friendly game, I had the ball kicked to me, when out of nowhere
a Russian Elder the size of Taeten body slammed me out of nowhere, shoving me
to the ground... well I wasn't very happy. He didn't even say sorry! So me
being the sweet innocent girl that I am, jumped up, chased the guy down, kicked
the ball away from him then proceeded to grab him by the shirt and throw him to
the ground. I then ever so politely said, oops, I am so sorry, that was an
accident. Everyone was laughing and I was awarded MVP of the game. It was
pretty intense, but never again will I play against the Russians. They terrify
me!
The second soccer incident happened
yesterday when I was playing with all American missionaries. Me and this other
sister, who knows how to play sports right, were on the same team and we went
for the ball that one of the elders had. Well all three of us collided pretty
hard, and ended up in a pile on the ground. Now imagine this elders reaction
when he realized he was on top of two sister missionaries... that was his first
physical contact with a girl since he was set apart other than handshakes, and
he was completely on top of me and this other sister. The confusion, distress,
and pure panic that he experience was hilarious. Me and the sister laughed our
hearts out as the poor elder frantically tried to extract himself. Not going to
lie, it was the funniest thing I have ever seen. He felt so bad, and felt like
the biggest sinner and rule breaker ever. It was great.
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| Me & my companion Sister McWhorter |
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| I will encircle thee in the arms of my love |
Other than that my week was boring and
the same as it usually is here at the MTC. The same routine every day. But I am
slowly becoming a stronger missionary because of it. Well, really quickly I
want to share a spiritual thought with you all that I came across this week and
it is the Saviors loving arms. In D&C 6:20 we read be faithful and diligent
in keeping the commandments of God, and I will encircle thee in the arms of my
love. There are all kinds of hugs. We have hugs from friends or loved ones. Hugs
from your dad that make us feel safe, important and loved beyond description. But
the most wonderful hug that we might ever receive is from our loving Heavenly
Father. This is an embrace that we should desire above all others. It is a hug
that caresses encouragement and eternal love, reminding us that He knows our
potential and that He will do everything in his power to help us reach it. His
hug is once of pure comfort. In John 14:18 we read that He will not leave us
comfortless, He will come to us. He will heal the broken hearted and never
leave or forget us. Even though I can't hug my dad, or any of my loved ones out
here in Spain, I know that I can always turn to my Heavenly Father for the warm embrace
that I desire, and He will comfort my troubled heart and worried mind.
I love and miss you all! Thanks to
those of you who continue to send me letters and emails. I apologize for not
responding to those who have sent me emails. I have no time to email here in
the MTC, but that doesn't mean that I am not reading what you send to me. I
promise that once I am in the field and have more time, I will respond to each
and every one of you. Thank you for the support, it means the world to me.
until next time.
Love, Hermana Stilson
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