Semaine Six

HEY!!! Alors, J'ai beaucoup les chose parteger! This week has been amazing! Can you believe that I have been here for 6 weeks? I sure can't! This is going to have to be bulleted...
1. Elder Scott came and talked to us on Tuesday night! It was INCREDIBLE. They usually post who is going to be speaking as everyone is walking in. When they didn't there were rumors flying about who the important person was. Every devotional we sing 3 prelude hymns and while we were singing "True the to Faith," he walked in and we all stood. We stayed standing throughout and finished with, "faithful and true we will ever stand." Amazing feeling. He talked all about how important the Spirit is in our teaching. Missionary work is completely different than it used to be. We have the outlines for the lessons but the goal is to be able to cater to the needs of the person. He advised us to not fear following what we feel. Heavenly Father knows his children more than we ever could. He knows what people need to hear and we just have to have the courage to follow what we are told. He emphasized the importance of LISTENING. "Prompting of the Spirit is real but it doesn't come with a neon sign. It is a skill that can be developed." Interesting thought. No wonder the apostles are so in tune...they have been at it for years! My other favorite thought was his discussion about prayer. "Prayer strengthens us. Dont rush through the privilege of speaking with your Heavenly Father." While I have been here, I have learned how real and how powerful prayer is. Heavenly Father wants to bless us but we have to humbly go to him. Anyways still a lot to talk about...
2. I am in the new orientation video! Sr Flood and I were studying outside and a guy came up to us and asked us to participate. Just a heads up for Josh...It's right after Sister Smith introduced herself. I am sitting on a bench in an orange sweater on the left side of the screen!
3. I am going to San Francisco on Tuesday! Remember how Freddy had to go to apply for his visa in person? Apparently my papers took a little bit longer to process because they didn't get the birth certificates soon enough. Anyways, we go for the day and get to spend the day on the pier! Apparently it takes about 2 weeks to get the French visa and then they apply for the Belgian one. The Belgian one only takes a few days so cross your fingers I get to leave on time! They can't apply for them at the same time because the French don't like the idea of us going more than one place. I am so excited to get to the field but I wouldn't mind staying a few extra days at the MTC. Heavenly Father knows that I need all the help I can get! Sr Earl left early Wednesday morning for Milwaukee. She is visa waiting there for a few weeks and then she gets to head to Madagascar! I wouldn't mind doing that either...whatever happens is what is meant to happen!
4. We got new French sisters this week! Two are headed to Paris and one is headed to Tahiti. They are so sweet and I can't wait to get to know them better. They had quite the 'deer in the headlights' look when I was giving them the tour! Serisouly, I was there just 6 weeks ago and can't believe how much I have learned. The MTC is an amazing place. I have been pushed further than I thought possible but have also been blessed more than I could have ever imagined. Alma 26:37 ---God is mindful of every people...especially missionaries!
5. This past week we taught a family of SEVEN in the TRC! It was absolutely out of control. The kids were 12 and under and all spoke fluent French. They were 'Muslim' so that also made things interesting. It was cool trying to incorporate the kids into the lesson. There was a lot of screaming and a little bit of fun! Seemed more like the real thing than our other TRC appts. Both parents served French speaking and I have come to the conclusion that you didn't teach me French because Heavenly Father knew that I needed to be humbled!

With all the love in my heart sr powers