Our first week in the MTC has been absolutely wonderful, full of many inspirational experinces and much learning. (Very exhausting too.) There were 80 senior missionaries that were here this week and we are definitely in the minority with the 2200 young missionaries. They treat us all with so much respect--opening doors, letting us crowd to the front of the line, put away our lunch trays, etc. They are all so darling and it is amazing to see so many wonderful young people in one place. On Wednesday when the new missionaries arrived, I sat and watched them come through the door all shining and fresh, ready to join God's army of missionaries and I have to say I got a bit teary eyed remembering the day each of my own sons entered the MTC, knowing I wouldn't see them for two years.
We get lots of amazing speakers here and on Tuesday, Elder Snow of the Second Quorum of Seventies spoke. He spoke on choices and how choices really do define us---our choices reveal us. Today we had the pleasure of hearing from Sister Elaine Dalton of the Young Women. We are very spoiled here.
We have now completed our first week and finished the Preach My Gospel course. These lessons have been so wonderful and although the activities have been challenging we have both grown so much in our love for our Savior, Jesus Christ.
One of the highlights of our week was the day we met up with Lea Gallagher. She is the daughter of a family Eric taught on his mission in Ireland 22 years ago. She was just a baby when her family was baptized and now she is in the MTC getting ready to go to Greece to teach others the gospel. It almost made me cry to think of the impact one missionary can have. We have enjoyed seeing her around the MTC and spending time with this beautiful young lady.
This is our district and they are all going to various places in the world. Elder and Sister Oakden are going to Salt Lake City, Elder and Sister Lundwall are heading for Sweden, Elder and Sister Hatch are our high adventure missionaries and they will be serving in the Congo, and Elder and Sister Lurf will be going to Nigeria. What amazing couples they all are and it has been a pleasure for Craig and I to get to know them. We all worked together in class and our young teachers taught us so much. I don't think I have ever studied the plan of salvation in so much depth and learned so much. It has been a wonderful week with wonderful people!!!
It was so nice to have time Saturday to attend the Provo Temple. We had a great experience at the temple and the flowers on the grounds were spectacular-so gorgeous!!!!
Dan, Tiff, Lily, Katie, Luke, Grandpa and Sophie enjoying treats at the BYU Creamery on 9th.
Sophie, Grandma, Tiffany, Lily, and Kate enjoying Saturday together.
We just returned to the MTC after visiting Bruce, Chis, and Clara in Salt Lake City. We had fun talking to Chris about the MTC as he will be coming here Sept. 29th in preparation for his mission to Des Moine, Iowa. We have had a wonderful week here.
Posted by Karen
I loved your post. The quick reference about Eric's mission is just one of many inspiring stories that I have been able to hear/read. It never fails to amaze me; the tender mercies the Lord gives us. There are no coincidences. We love you and are so excited for your mission
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