May 28

Although today was a bit stressful, it was the best day I've had at the MTC so far. We have really grown as a district, not only to each other but also to Christ and our Heavenly Father. Learning how and what to teach, and practicing on investigators and each other has invited the spirit into my heart. I love this gospel, I want to share it with others. Elder Tetreault, our district leader told us to keep in our hearts why we are here. Things can get overwhelming fast and it's important to remind yourself why you are a missionary. And although Sister Tayco would say it's the ice cream we get on Sunday and Wednesday night, we all know it's because we love Heavenly Father and others more than ourselves.I want to be bold in teaching, because this is The Only Way.

"Through the Atonement you can be blessed with Strength Beyond Your Own. If you don't think you can do something, then your right! When you lose yourself in the work of others and call upon His strength, than you can, and will" -Elder Bednar

May 31st

So much has happened lately it's been hard to find time to write. After sister Wagstaff went home I sort of placed myself in a companionship with sister Wynder and sister Tayco. They taught me so much in the day I spent with them, including planning skills and how to teach our first practice investigator.Now I'm placed in a companionship with sister Warburton and sister Roberts. I love them, but the past few days have been a bit discouraging from having to be away from class and planning so much. On Monday we took sister Roberts to the ER because of the pain she had been feeling. You'll be happy to know I haven't lost my humor though. As we were heading back to the MTC our driver mentioned that his van was ghetto. So naturally, I told him it matches his personality. Crushed by my joke, he then went on to say that he'll make sure my assignment changes to serve 18 months in Provo....I said sorry and repented.

Our first TRC was panicked, rushed, and a huge learning curve! Our second left us feeling the power of Heavenly Father's plan for us as missionaries. We had planned to teach the Plan of Salvation, but as we began, Sister Roberts started to speak about Joseph Smith. In my head, I was picturing myself throwing all our plans and resources out the door. I realized though that she was acting by a prompting from the spirit. All three of us used scriptures, personal examples and testified of the restoration and the power of prayer. It was obvious that the spirit was there with us in the room, and that it was God's plan.