November 27, 2012

I'm obsessed with all of you of course.

 

I got my package on Sunday-- WHICH WAS THE HAPPIEST DAY EVER! It was so big and people kept asking who it was from or what it was. It was the talk of the mtc (: Just kidding. (ps. my roommate sister burrows and i always say just kidding in a high pitched voice. and i still make weird faces/noises. i haven't matured yet... obv).

 

Two things that would be awesome to get at some point though would be more little footie socks (nylon) i don't have enough for the whole week. :(

Also-- Oh's. I talk about them all the time and people are starting to wonder if this actually exists. Or if i'm crazy... or both (:

I also found out that the person driving the red truck that flipped and almost killed me was in Elder Monson's ward. Small world, huh?

 

I'm sending hand written letters to the siblings to respond to the letters I got on Sunday (or maybe it was Saturday). Getting a letter from everyone in the family was literally the happiest thing ever. I was so glad to read them all. I can't wait to respond! Also, I loved the pictures you sent in the package. I showed my whole district and bragged about everyone. The missionaries out here all agree that Shandi is BEAUTIFUL and Sam is MEGA HANDSOME! The moral of the story is that they will have beautiful chizzled babies. (: Lol

 

Ps. who won dancing with the stars. But more importantly, who won the football game on Thanksgiving. Lol. Actually none of that is important. I'll tell you who wins the game of life though... that would be the mormons (:

I am so glad to hear about dad's time in New York. I'm really glad to know that you jumped on the chance to go serve. We've watched some footage of the helping hands stuff and it looks like a terribly sad sight. I wish I was there lending a hand. There is an elder in my zone who is going to New York on his mission. When he found out about hurricane sandy (from the mtc) he felt the need to leave the mtc as soon as possible to get out there and serve the people. It took a while to process, but he's leaving the mtc next monday to head out there. He's very happy about this. He will be a great missionary.

 

One of my favorite parts about the mtc is gym time (which I've mentioned because I'm the four square champion of the world). I mean of course I like all the parts of being out here, but gym is great because I get to kind of be fun and goofy for 50 minutes each day. Usually I play four square, but on Saturday I changed things up a bit. Elder Vomocil (going to Korea) told me that I should play volleyball. I said I would only if he would play four square. The deal was struck. I am the world's most terrible volleyball player. So let it be written so let it be done. Please note: about halfway through gym, I made a connection between volleyballs and large falling birds. That's pretty much when I lost it. Needless to say, the other elder's won't let me play volleyball anymore. I'll go back to my throne now.

 

Something else that is kind of awesome at the mtc is laundry time on P-day. The laundry room is huge and everyone is just sitting all over the floor writing letters and such. It's really such a great time to write letters and bond and make tons of new friends. We always talk to the Korean elders because we have our classes in the same building as them (plus our whole schedule is the same) so we've become such good friends with them all. I figured Sam would be proud. (:

 

I'm sorry I don't get to call home on Christmas, but maybe they'll let me email. It would just be impractical for everyone (all 2200) of us at the mtc to use the phone.

 

Tell Grandma that I can see pictures on MyLDS mail. My branch presidency consists of President Baker, Teng, and Frischnecht.

 

I love getting dearelders too. That's the real best part of the day. I've told you all about the Elders in my district. There is one Elder, (elder monson) that hasn't gotten a dearelder from his family (or anyone) in like over a week. He always jokes around that his family doesn't know he's on a mission. It would be stellar if you (mom) would write him one. Tell him that you heard that he was on a mission and that no one knew he was there so that i told you and you decided to write. lol. he would get such a kick out of that. His name is Christian Monson. You're the best (:

 

 

Okay, I just have a few minutes left. Thank you all so much for all your prayers on my behalf. You can let the wardies know that I'm doing great. I couldn't be happier right now. This is where I'm supposed to be. Although the language comes slowly on some days, I'm impressed to look back and see how much progress I've made.

 

I just want to leave you all with my testimony. I have never felt a stronger desire to share this knowledge than at this time in my life. I know without any doubt that Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer. I am so humbled to think of His sacrifice on my behalf. I know that through Him, all wrongs can be made write again. All sadness can become happiness. All painful things can be healed. I know that the Book of Mormon and the Bible are BOTH truly the word of God. We are so blessed to live in a time that we have the fulness of the Gospel on the earth. When I think of all the people that don't have the Gospel, either because it was a time of apostasy or because they didn't hear about it before they died even though it was here, I am so grateful. What did I do before this life to deserve to be so blessed. I am so grateful that my Loving Heavenly Father gave me such a fantastic family who loves the Gospel and supports me so muc on my mission. I know that I am in the right place right now. I know that the gift of tongues is real. I know that Heavenly Father watches over His people. He has not forgotten you. Not at all. I wish I could say more because my heart is so full of love and a desire to share my testimony, but I have a time limit and I have to get to choir practice.

 

I love you all immensily. Thank you for the pillow case (:

Cool story--our districts scripture to memorize this week is Alma 37:37 (which Amy wrote on the pillow). I picked that before I even got the package. How great is that?!

I love you all (:

 

Love,

Sister Micaela Anderson