Dearest family and friends,
There is so much to say!
This
week has been full! Though not in the usual way. We were told that
there was a flu going around and then on Monday night it was announced
that we were not to shake hands or give hugs (to the sisters don't
worry). I thought wow that is really bold this must be serious so I
decided to be obedient and not. I didn't realize how hard this would
be...it's super hard! I also made it a point to use hand sanitizer. but
with all my caution I woke up Tuesday morning
(the new years first day!) feeling not so well. I am happy to say that
my companions took care of me. i didn't want to admit that I was sick
and so I went to early gym with them and went to personal study in the
class and language lab time, but looking at the computer made me
nauseous. By lunch I knew I had it and I knew I needed to not be
spreading it. So I had a handful of saltine crackers (same a breakfast)
and some Sprite. My companions were so sweet to go back to the residence
and study while i napped. I guess another sister was sick and they
brought her in so that my companions could go to class. i slept for most
of those three hours. They made a couple announcements over the
intercom about a meeting for the Zone leaders about how to take care of
the sick. They also changed the devotional that night, not canceling
it but broadcasting it to the classrooms instead of being in the large
gym. my companions came and told me that there were 7 total in our zone
who were sick. That the cafeteria was really quiet. They also made the
announcement that if you were sick it was ok to be left in your room
alone...something that is NOT supposed to happen because you are always
supposed to be with a companion. This was kinda a big deal! Anyways i
was able to rest all Tuesday (joking with myself that my body was trying
to get me on a new diet for the new year). After the devotional (which
sadly i had to miss along with all of that day including class) my
companions came and asked if I wanted a blessing. i did! I am so very
grateful for worthy priesthood holders who were so willing to come and
give me a blessing. In the blessing, the elder said that i would feel
absolutely better when I woke up in the morning. He also talked about
the Atonement of Jesus Christ. How He not only suffered for my sins, but
that He suffered for me sickness and knew how I was feeling right then.
And of course I was absolutely better in the morning! i did stay in my
residence for Wednesday being considerate of others so that they would
not get sick either. It was hard because I knew of other missionaries
who hadn't waited for a day after all symptoms were gone. So i missed 2
more classes! Coming back yesterday was super hard! I was super excited
to be back and super excited to be learning again but i had missed out
on learning and had a hard time not feeling behind. Don't worry i am not
feeling discouraged! Class ended up being great! and the teacher went
back and explained conditional again, thank goodness we are in the MTC
where we are blessed with the ability to learn because there is no way I
would be able to get the concepts otherwise.
Sunday- my companions and i taught district meeting
about the Book of Mormon and it was pretty neat! i love hearing others
talk about their testimonies of the Book of Mormon and how they gained
those testimonies. I also had them do an activity that i want everyone
to try and that is open to a random page and point to a random verse and
apply it to yourself. it works! Everytime! The Book of Mormon was
written for us! specifically for us and so it can be applied to us!
(hopefully this activity makes sense)
Also a couple people pointed out that I was in the Church news... at least my picture was. i am sending a copy home.
Sunday
night- Susan Easton Black came and spoke to us! Loved it!! And guess
what... she is married! one month married and still glowing!
Monday- Hermana Valdez, one of our many substitute
teachers for the breaks (actually I kinda consider her as one of our
teachers) was teaching about our purpose and it was more like an "ah-ha"
moments for me. like wait I am actually a missionary! I am actually
called of God to teach! I have the power and the responsibility to bring
others to Christ!! pretty neat.
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| Karee and Hermana Valdez |
Tuesday- sick
Wednesday- feeling great but
stuck in my room. I started reading the Book of Mormon in Espanol...
took me long enough to get into it.. Can you believe I've been here for a
month!?!?! i can't it does not feel like it!
Thursday- back in class! Learned about the conditional
tense (Would do something). Our teacher Hermana Haglund got back from
her Christmas break!! i was so happy for that! I also got to see
Grandma and Grandpa Brown!! THey ate dinner with me and my district!
They all love them already. i think that they feel like they are theirs
too!
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| Grandma and Grandpa Brown and Karee |
Today- p day! laundry and letter writing and THE TEMPLE!! I am so happy it is finally open agian!!!
The missionaries need your prayers!! A lot now!
LOve you all!
Hna. Brown
letters coming
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