Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Dear family and friends!
 
I can't believe I've been here for two weeks. That went by so quick! I am actually kind of sad that I'm leaving soon. But I can't wait to go to Michigan. 

I am feeling good. The food is ok. There are times where I do feel gross after eating certain foods. And I do exercise everyday. 
 
Thanks mom for the Valentines day package! And I am still off sugar, so those snacks we're perfect, THANK YOU! And these last couple of days I've slept great cause we got new blankets so that helped a lot.

Last week we had two investigators, Margaret and Jeff. Do you remember when I told you I had that awful lesson with Margaret on Monday? Well, Wednesday came along and we were teaching her again. And I realized  I was more confident in myself, and really listened to her and I was not worrie about what I was gonna say and  that it really isn't about me, it's about inviting others to come unto Christ and to love our investigators. I wasn't choking over my words anymore. I felt the spirit SO strong. And I could tell that Margaret felt the spirit as well. It was so amazing to see her transformation. When we first met with her, she was very hesitant with our invitations, and she seemed confused. Then on our last day of teaching her she was GLOWING!  And she told us that she did have a better week. I did feel God's love for her. My companion and I both miss her terribly. 
 
Our other investigator was Jeff. He is a student at BYU, and he has friends who are members. And he wanted to know if there really is a God. So Sister Finch and I had this whole lesson plan on the restoration and the great apostasy. We ended up not talking about any of that. The spirit took over. 
 
Jeff asked us how we knew that God was there. So we both shared personal experiences of how we knew that God lives. And we also talked to him about prayer. The Spirit in there was just indescribable. It was amazing. Jeff also thanked us for sharing with him. I could tell he felt the spirit. Sadly, Jeff didn't show up to our last lesson on Saturday. Sister Finch and I were so sad. So when you see that picture of us where we look sad, and bugged, that's why. 


That is basically all I can remember from this week. I love this work! But I'm not gonna lie, it is very hard. I have had hard days, but I know I can do hard things through Christ. And I have had more good days then bad, so that good!! I know that this is where I'm supposed to be. And I can feel those prayers. Thank you!!! I love to hear what you are all up to. It's like I never left! I love and miss you all!! 


The look we have on our face when an investigator doesn't show up:(

How Lansing Michigan practice warm footwear:)

Training for Michigan snow!

Practicing our snow skills!





Friday, February 16, 2018

First MTC Letter

Dear family and friends!
Mom you were right, the MTC is AMAZING! I absolutely love it here. My companion is Sis. Finch. We are seriously the same person. I love her! And I also love my district. We all get along. 
The work is hard but I love it. 
 
I will admit, yesterday was a pretty difficult day. We taught our investigator, Margaret, for the first time yesterday and I got nervous, I was talking fast, and the Spirit just wasn't with me. My companion did so good though. So I became I bit self-absorbed. I started to feel bad for myself. After our lesson me and my companion and two other sisters were doing our personal study. And I read 2 Nephi Chapter 33. I felt the spirit after I read that chapter. I then got an email from Elder Hillyer. All he said was: Hey it's Elder Hillyer, I hope you're doing good! Even though it was a sentence long, I really needed to hear that. I truly believe that the Lord is always aware of us. 
 
My favorite part of the MTC would probably be the fact that all of the Sister and Elder missionaries here are all here for one purpose, and that is to invite others to come unto Christ. And to love our investigators. I remember when we met our first investigator Winston, I didn't know him, but I felt God's love for him. I know that we are all God's children and that he loves each and everyone of us. 

I am so excited to serve the people of Michigan. It's crazy to think that I'll be in Michigan in TWO weeks. I am ready. And I can't wait! Oh yeah! By the way, I went to the temple this morning with my district to do an endowment session. And as we were all waiting in the chapel I saw grandma, and grandpa Beeson!!!!. It's seriously made my day!. So my companion and I went on a exchange and Sister Finch went with another Sister, and I went with Grandma. It was amazing. L




ove you grandma and grandpa!! 
Also dad, don't you have a cousin named Sam Beeson? Cause I bumped into an Elder Beeson here and he said that his dad's name was also Sam Beeson. So crazy! 

Well I love you all! Thank you for your love and support and your prayers. Love and miss you all :) 

Sister Beeson