Thought I'd let everyone know how I'm doing!
I am more than half way through my time here at the MTC. I don't know how to feel about that. I definitely need more time to get the language down (I'm learning a lot, I just don't feel like I know that much yet), but I'm also so excited to leave. My attitude about this place has definitely improved, but the food is horrendous. It definitely doesn't digest easily, so a lot of Elders really don't even eat at all. It's funny because I feel like they're more concerned about their bodies than the sisters here haha. Long story short, I'm excited to get some fresh bread and good food in France. Only less than 3 more weeks until that dream will come true. I also think that the best way to learn a language is being in the country. So, even though I don't know a lot at all, I'm excited to be there and to learn even more.
Not too much happened this week, but I'll clue you in on what did. On Tuesday, we had a devotional from Dallin H. Oaks (a member of the 12 apostles for those of you who don't know). Security was everywhere and it was broadcasted to all the other MTCs in the world. He did an amazing job and the spirit was really strong. However, he did start off his talk by saying, "We have loved and sincerely miss our prophet, Thomas S. Monson" or something like that. We all thought that he had died and this was the way we were finding out. He talked about him in past tense for the rest of the talk, and it wasn't until the end that we realized he was still alive. Other than that, he did a really good job and so did his wife.
The MTC likes all districts to have a boy and a girl teacher. Up until this point, my district had only had 2 male teachers. With the school season starting, they decided to put more BYU students in as teachers whenever classes end for them. We got a female teacher added on top of the 2 males we already have. Her name is Sister Jensen. All the guys think she is cute and really enjoy class because of that lol (she's tan, blonde, and tall). However, she is married and really strict, which I think is good because the guy teachers are very laid back. Whenever she has taught, I've learned double as much as when the male teachers teach. She really gets right to business. She's also very spiritual, which is nice because I have learned a lot from her in that sense as well.
I actually really enjoy my district now. My testimony has grown so much already. I've started to really ponder the scriptures like I've never done before. I read scriptures, conference talks, Ensign articles, etc. And my knowledge has really been expanded by doing so. One thing I was reading this week was about the life of Jesus. I skipped to chapters that I knew little about. The one that really stood out to me was the chapter about the death of John the Baptist. When the disciples went to tell Jesus, he was of course sad. He went away to be alone and people followed him. Instead of getting annoyed or frustrated, he decided to feed them. That was such an amazing thing for me to read. He really is the prime example of "forgetting yourself and going to work". I love that story so much more now.
My testimony is growing, the language is coming (slowly, but surely), and my ability to teach investigators in another language is also expanding. I know I'm still not anywhere near good at the language, but at least I'm getting better every day. That's what I've been praying for, and I know that's what some of you have been praying for for me.
I want to thank all of you who have been emailing me and sending me packages. It literally makes my day hearing from all of you!
Also shout out to my grandparents, Grant and Shannon Fletcher. Their birthdays are both this month, so happy birthday, Nanny and Poppa.
Pictures:
1. My mom sent me and my roommates face masks, this is the outcome
2. Me and some of the Riverton homies (I got a pic with almost all of them yesterday, but it wasn't on my camera... If anyone gets it emailed to them, please send it to me)
3. The fountain by the classroom building at night
4. A huge package the Wilson's sent me (anyone who sends me a package will get a shout out in my weekly email haha :) Thanks, Wilsons!!!
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