I
am alive! In case there was any concern. I am well and getting fat on all the
Dominican food! Just kidding, my weight hasn’t changed but the food is delicious.It’s
been a crazy
first week in the CCM, Centro De Capitacion de la Mision, that's what
they call the MTC down here! I have been busy busy busy, which is
awesome, here we are on the Lord's time and we make good use of it. I'm
in a threesome, Elder Lee and Elder Lester are awesome and I have a lot
to learn from each of them. That is so cool that you all got to go to Vocal point! Our mission president's son is part of that group but I don't know his name! Maybe it's Kyle :D. Anyways moving on
The
rest of last week was basically settling into the way things run here.
We rise at 6:30, go eat food, study study study, feel the spirit and
then go eat more food. That is the essential pattern of the day and it's
great. It's been interesting getting used to having two companions, we
have to be within sight and hearing of each other always, Thursday I
left the room to go fill my water bottle, I looked over and saw Elder
Lester staring at me from the doorway, Oops! But it's been a week and
I'm a lot better.
I think it was Thursday afternoon
that I met with the President, President Romney is awesome and his wife
is crazy awesome. She always has a smile on her face and is ready for
life, she's a wonderful reminder of why Presidents need there wives! If
he's forgotten anything, she knows, but anyway's she's awesome. Back to
President, it was a good interview, he welcomed me to the mission and
asked me a couple questions, then I went and told him I was here to
work! The next morning the President walked into our Districts
classroom. Our whole companionship was called to be assistants and I was
called to be the District Leader! Needless to say if you say you'll
work, the Lord keeps you busy.
My companions are awesome. Elder Lester is a Utah boy who is the first missionary in his family. It sounds like he didn't get a lot of support from home in his decision to serve, but he's pressing forward nevertheless. He's a very humble missionary and I so appreciate him. Elder Lee is something else. Elder Lee is actually from the Spokane area and
comes from a family of Nine! Whenever we introduce ourselves everybody
asks if we knew one another and were like: Nope. Elder Lee is a giant in
spirit and teaching. He keeps track of everything we need to do and
helps to break down our planning, ensuring we got everything we need. He
kinda gets a little impacient with my shoot from the hip approach but
I'm learning! Needless to say he's awesome and I'm learning a lot.
This
Sunday was awesome, all the missionaries prepare a talk on the given
topic and then president announces who shall be speaking for the
meeting! And the talk is in our mission language!....Piece of cake. Just
kidding but I did complete my talk but I did not speak. As district
leader I'm in charge of leading the District discussion every second
hour, the topic is Christlike attributes and I was pretty nervous. But
as I sat in Sacrament meeting
I got this peaceful feeling that I didn't need to worry. I went to
class and opened the discussion on the attribute of Humility, and we had
a fantastic discussion. The spirit was in the room and it was awesome. I
know that as long as I work hard and trust in the spirit that I will be
able to do well. It's not always easy but I'm trying. We watched an
awesome devotional this week by Elder Holland. He taught about the
importance of Conversion and of opening your mouth. It was awesome.
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| Elder Ford Call and his District (not sure who's who.) |
There's
so much that's happened and I don't have enough time for it all but I
know that this is where I'm suppose to be. I so grateful for this chance
to serve my Savior and draw closer to him. It's crazy to believe that at
last I'm out here, that it is my turn to serve and to literally bear
the name of Christ upon my Chest. I pray for the strength to serve with
all my heart and mind so that I might the best missionary I can be!
I love you all, and thank you for your prayers.
Love, Elder Call!
