First Email!

Okay, so I only have a little time. It was already insane trying to find a computer because of course there were like 10 in the room and 5 of them didn't work so we searched for someone to ask but NO ONE was around soooo we are just kinda using our teacher's computers... which they don't really know about, but I'm sure they won't mind.

The MTC has been pretty sweet. I'm trying to figure out how to upload some pics, hopefully I can. Welp... actually I don't know how, but I will eventually get them to you. These computers are programed all weird so we can't do anything.

Ummmm... I'll start off with some of the regular things people probably want to hear.

The apartments are sweet. I have a walk in closet so I basically have all my stuff on every shelf... I wasn't the only person to bring a ton of stuff. Downfall, I am on top bunk and it is EXTREMELY close to the roof. I can't even sit up in it because it's so high. Also, last night for some reason the AC was off so I basically sweated the entire night and couldn't really breathe. But that's alright. A nightmare I realized that has come true is the food. Well, let's just say its all of the pre-packaged salads and croissant sandwiches that I would get out of the vending machines at BYU after work. Yeahhh, but that's fine. I can deal with 12 days of that.

We aren't supposed to say anything negative about our companions on here, and I'm going to try to do that... not saying it will be hard or anything, but I really want to see how long that can last and with all the companions I will have. Sister Gardner is my companion. She has lost 100 plus pounds so she could serve her mission and is still trying to lose more to make sure she can get out on the field. She's bubbly and seriously always so kind to everyone she passes by. Pretty nuggetish if you ask me. Speaking of nuggets, ALLLLLL of my district is full of nuggets. And my zone for the most part too, but I don't know them as well. District is my smaller group of 8 and zones are made up of a bunch of districts.

It's classes on classes on classes here. SOoooooooo many classes and it's only been a few days. The thing is they're not exactly like book work. They really want us to learn from God. That's something I need to get used to.

The first day and a half have been focused on loving people. And understanding what people need. And how they feel. It's SOOOO hard.

I know that my purpose is NOT to get people baptized. NOT to have them say yes when we invite them to be baptized. But to help them understand and experience the process of conversion.

It makes you really take a step back. I feel like an investigator to be honest. Yesterday, was rough for me and my comp.

We had to do basically a mock first meeting with someone and we are REALLY supposed to act completely as if it's real. And apparently we sucked because we were the only ones who they guy came and talked to after. He asked us "were we really thinking about Nate (our investigator) and I really thought I was, but maybe there's more to it..?  I have a lot to learn I guess, but I have faith I'm supposed to be here... so I just gotta be patient I suppose.

We learned about prayer. And it really was a smack in the face to me. How when we pray we are LITERALLY speaking to our Father. They brought into mind like would you honestly ask your father to bless the food to strengthen and noourish your body? Really? Would you say that to your dad? Not really... that doesn't even make sense. Haha. We are so into all these habits, and we sometimes forget our real relationship and WHO we are talking to. He is our Father. And something I'm trying to learn is to have faith and KNOW he will respond if I ask Him sincerely.  I'm really have trouble with the receiving revelation part which is probably not good because that'w how we are supposed to be directed, buuuut I will keep strong. Haha. Soooo... I guess it was hard for me to teach to my investigator about prayer when all the sudden I felt like I haven't been doing it right. That's why we learn and progress I guess.

Also, I need to figure things out with my companion. I was more on the lines of "well yeah, we can listen to the Spirit when we teach, but we still need to make a plan" and she didn't really think we needed to make a plan at all I guess, so I guess we weren't on the right page. Plus, it's really really hard to love someone (the investigator) when you see your teacher and not a real investigator.

The MTC is really eye opening I guess I'll say. Haha. :)

OH! found out that I actually leave at 4:30 AM on the 23rd. So yeah. I will have more time next Saturday to write.

And Kristen and Chelsea I got your letters. Thanks! Haha, they were awesome. I have had ZERO time to write back so forgive me but hopefully I can get around to it eventually. We have literally LISTS of stuff to do and zero free time so I don't really understand how we can get it all done. I have to write to my branch president, read the Missionary Handbook AGAIN, write a talk, and a bunch more.

Welp, I love you all and I'll talk to you later I suppose. 

SORRY THIS IS ALL SO RANDOM. I"M FREAKING OUT CUZ TIME ON THE COMPUTER IS RUNNING OUT! :0 I'll email another one if I have more time.

Love you all.

Doin' it the Federal Way,

Sister Pearson  <--- still not used to it.