Hellllo Family!!
Thank you THANK you for all the letters. I didn't know that getting snail mail would be so uplifting here at the MTC, but it really makes my day. I love hearing all the stories and stuff. I will be writing ya'll later today. We can only write letters on P-day. That's a struggle. i want to reply as soon as i get the letters. Sometimes i read them to the other sisters in my district. Sister Christison has decided she likes Eli the best. That letter was the beeeessssstttt. Thank you madre for sending me my blanket!!! I have been sleeping so much better than when i got here. Such a baby, I know. Heh. And i'd also like to thank all the small people who allowed me to get this award.... okay. just kidding. Done with the thanktimony.
This week has been eventful. My comp and I had a some issues to work through. She gets offended when I ask about her background and family (chitchat, not pry). I am so used to talking about mine I guess I never considered that someone else would be bugged when i asked. hmmm. We talked about talking things out or being positive in spite of situations because bad attitudes scare away the spirit. Since then we have gotten along and taught better than ever. I am so glad we were able to address things and get them handled. There have been times when I wonder if she wants to just pound me. So far so good!!
My classes are getting more interesting and studies are more meaningful. Sometimes I study for so long I can feel my pulse in my eyyyeee ballllssss. I FINALLLLLLLLY feel like I can teach by the spirit. I've been able to ask the right questions in the perfect moments and bring in personal stories to illustrate the love of our heavenly Father. Really cool. I feel like I have changed so much since I left and it has only been 2 weeks.
Story time. I have been running during gym time to get rid of frustrations and think a little. On saturday, I was runnging around the corner of the track when I stepped wrong and rolled my right ankle. I seriously thought I tore something, the pain was so bad. With frustrations surfaced combined with pain, I accepted defeat and laid crying in the middle of the track as the World's Wimpiest Missionary. With my tough disposition sacrificed and care for running time dashed, elders helplessly surrounded me asking questions, attempting to help without breaking code (no touching but a handshake). A sole sister made her way through the crowd like a beacon of hope, as she was the only one permitted to appropriately help. She hoisted me over her shoulder as a fireman would a lifeless body and sprinted down 5 flights of stairs only to be greeted by a herd of medical personnel ready to operate!!!!!! ...... okay. not really. She helped me down to the med room where they wrapped my ankle and iced it. Nothing but a sprain. Which we all know I have a history of. I am walking alright, just a limp, but can't work out for another week, and after that it has to be with my ankle braced. Same ankle that I rolled back in the summer and tore the ligs in 2 years ago. gag.
I've been buying scripture mastery cards and stuff to help me with my studies. Had I known back in seminary that I would be here, I would have memorized more. Curses. I miss going to the temple!!!! We go to the provo temp here every P-day, but I really miss live sessions. I fell asleep last week in a session and Sis. Christison had to wake me up. Luckily it wasnt for that long and I didn't miss anything that..... would effect the salvation of others. I have learned that sleeping in is overrated and taking naps is underratted. Too bad there is no time for either. heh.
I leave for Texas next monday!! When I know details, I will mail them. I get to call from the airport. As a leaving district, we get to sing in sacrament meeting this sunday. The sisters and I are arranging Come Thou Fount and I am on the MTC cello!!!! yeyeah!!!! We changed the key so it is supa easy. lol. Really excited. I'll let you know how it goes.
If you want an AMMMAZINGGG FHE idea, look up an MTC address by Elder Bednar on recognizing the spirit. Dunno what it is called. He talks about "20 marks" in it (german currency?). I've watched it twice and it has answered so many questions. He is great to listen too.
I love you all!!! The letters have been the greatest blessing for me this week. I love hearing funny stories and sharing them with comps. Thank you thank you! Not sure if I will be able to check email before I leave for the great state of TEXAS. Just FYI.
More stories to come :)
Sister Orr
