A mission
is hard. Much harder than I had even imagined. But I know if I were to come
home tomorrow, which I am not don’t worry, I would already be forever changed.
I have only been gone 3 weeks and still have a longggg way to go but I have
already learned so much! I have learned most importantly that Christ has and
will be with me every step of the way. Not only on my mission but for the rest
of my life. Since being out here I have written a thing a day of something
Christ has blessed me with in my journal. I challenge you all to do that too!
You will be amazed at how blessed you are. This week has been amazing though!!
I have had some health stomach issues, I am okay don’t stress, but I was told
to go sleep last Friday afternoon instead of going to my classes. I was so
frustrated because I wanted to keep learning Spanish but I obeyed. After a few
hours, Hermana Doll, the MTC president’s wife, came in to check on me. *one of
the many perks of the Chile MTC is she knows all 45 of us and checks on us
daily* She went and made us a big fruit bowl with yogurt and we just sat and
talked together for almost an hour. She asked me what I did before my mission
and I told her I worked a lot to pay for my mission. When she found out I payed
for it all on my own she got teary eyed and said, Hermana Beardall, this is why
you are having a rough time. Satan knows how bad you want to be out here/your
potential and you scare him to death! I needed to hear that sooo bad.. I just
want you all to know that I know with every part of me that this church is
true. I know the gift of tongues is real! I have been reading my English Book
of Mormon next to my Spanish Book of Mormon an hour a day and it has been so
frustrating. But I have picked up on so much more by studying the Book of
Mormon than by flashcards or any other studying strategy. The Book of Mormon
has SO much power and I love it so much. I am now praying in Spanish, bearing
my testimony in Spanish, and communicating with the Latino missionaries more. I
feel your prayers every day and I am strengthened by them greatly. Elder
Holland said, You missionaries are the most prayed for group of people in the
world. Thousands of people pray for the missionaries daily! I totally believe
that so thank you for your prayers! And please keep them coming. hahaha I love
you guys. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Read Alma
26*1 but insert Arizona instead of Zarahemla. I had no idea when I left home
that I would be so blessed. Remember, FAITH IS NOT FAITH UNTIL ITS BEEN
TRIED!
PS. I am officially the piano player here
and I don’t even get nervous anymore. Thank you for my piano lessons mom and
dad...haha
I ATE A CUMPLETO THIS WEEK! Yes
it is as awful as it looks. Esta bien
MTC Home Sweet Home!
Cool Wall in Santiago
New Year's Eve Party!
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