So, highlights of the past week were visiting the Salt Lake Temple with my friend Annie on Monday and again on Tuesday
to go through with her for the first time! It is beautiful inside and
out and I so appreciate the hard work and diligence of the pioneers in
building this beautiful house of the Lord. I was also able to be with my
grandfather on Tuesday
when we went through the temple which was a heart-warming experience.
I'm glad I have him for all eternity! I also went to East High (yes, THE
East High from High School Musical) on Monday and of course I sang in the hallways and re-enacted the drama haha! It was so fun!
So,
I guess that's all...haha kidding the MTC isn't so boring that I have
nothing to say about it =P really, it's not boring at all! On my first
day, we got to the classroom and our teachers said, "Can you sisters be
ready to teach in 5 minutes?" WOAH! I am so glad I prepared! They don't
do that with everyone, but they said they felt like we were very
prepared so they wanted to throw us in the deep end. They did for sure
but I learned very quickly that I cannot do this work on my own! I need
my Savior! =)
In the MTC, you become VERY aware
of your strengths AND your weaknesses. I am grateful for the
opportunity to improve on both! I have grown so much in faith this week.
I have experienced the miracle of prayer, the miracle of faith, and the
miracle of humility! I don't have too much time to expand on that, but I
want you all to know that I KNOW the gospel is true, and if you don't
know that for yourself, I invite you to learn and ask God. You can know,
too. It will bring you more joy than you could ever imagine!
Speaking
of joy, Preach My Gospel states that missionary service will bring you
more joy than you have ever experienced before (or something like that, I
was tired when I read it haha) and I have realized in this past week
that there is truly opposition in all things. With great joy also comes
great struggles. It is because we work through those trials and rely on
the Savior that we are able to experience the joy from and through it.
I
forgot to tell you about my companion! Whoops! Well, her name is Sister
Rowley (pronounced Row-lee) and she is divine! Haha, we have already
gone through so much together, and as in any relationship it requires
work and communication to be successful. We are "growing in love" for
each other. And if you don't know that phrase, I invite you to look it up and
read about it! She is from Washington state and went to school at
BYU-Idaho. I don't know, the Mormon community is small so some of you
may know her! She moved around a lot!
Speaking
of people you may know, I ran into an elder here that I met during my
singing competition at school. (Yes, to my roommates it was the one who
was all boy-band-ish...Spencer hahahaha) and it was so nice to see a
familiar face. Also, Elder Abraham in my district knows my cousin that
I'm very close with. They are both from St. George, UT, and used to play
basketball together! Cool!
Speaking of my
district, I love them all very much! They are amazing and so uplifting.
You go through a lot at the MTC as you struggle and grow so you get
close to your district REALLY fast! The elders are such a blessing! They
are mature, which can be rare with new male missionaries haha! They are
here for the right reasons and help us sisters all the time! We have
shared so many laughs and tears already and I have no doubt they
will all hold special places in my heart forever!
In
closing, I want to let you all know that I love you, but importantly,
GOD loves you. This gospel is true. Seek God and seek your Savior! His
love is incredible, and you will grow so much more than you could by any
other means! I invite you to find out for yourselves!
Love you all and talk to you next week!
~Sister Lewis
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