December 21, 2016
Hello everyone! it's been an amazing experience so far here. Even though everyday we get up at 6:30 am, and then dont rest again until 10:30 pm, it really makes you grow. Our Sunday devotional, we got to have the Piano Guys come talk and play for us. We got to watch the MTC talk Elder Bednar gave called "the character of Christ" which can only be shown at the MTC. Its about turning ourselves outward instead of inward, and its really an incredible talk. They serve a variety of food at the MTC. I had a taco once that had fruit and fish in it....that was interesting, haha. I also drank the orange juice and didnt get sick, so thats a bonus because i really like orange juice. My companion, sister Knight, likes her chocolate milk, she has it AT LEAST, once a day.
Time in the MTC does not equate to time in the rest of the world. It feels like we have been here for at least a month, but it has been a good one. So much learning is packed in a day. I love my district already, it seems like they are my family. A lot of people are getting sick, but so far Ive been pretty healthy. My district loves to have fun, we have a good time. Our favorite thing is Book of mormon group study. We are able to learn so much, and share so many insights with eachother. My companion and I teach our teachers lessons as they roleplay as investigators. We are supposed to treat them as if they are actual investigators, and when we teach, the spirit is still real and really there. I imagine that the MTC is the closest thing to experiencing spirit paradise in the spirit world, because the cares of the world are washed away here, and you feel constant peace. I hope y'all are doing well, I am having a great time here. The closer you draw yourselves to the savior, the happier you will become.
Love, Sister Prue
Dear Sister Prue, I'm glad you're having a great experience in the MTC. I know what you mean about the passage of time there. It seems like time is expanded -- like you accomplish so much with the short amount of time you're there and you end up feeling a special closeness with the members of your district -- I think it's due to the strength of the Spirit there and the spiritual experiences bind you together as a team of disciples. Sounds like the food is really interesting. Never had a fish taco with fruit in it before! Stay healthy and make the most of this special time! I can't wait to hear what Christmas is like in the MTC :)
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