Thanksgiving in the MTC

Dear Family and Friends,

 

Thanks for all the warm wishes! Thanksgiving was awesome here at the MTC, but very busy! They always keep us on a schedule.

 

I'm so glad to hear that you had fun in Fresno, even if it was adventure getting there! I'm also glad to hear that the family is well.  That's crazy that Amanda is engaged!! You'll have to tell that stinker to write me! ha ha JK. But I would like to have my sister's and new brothers to write me. It's a lot easier to have then write then for me to email them just because I don't have a lot of time on the computer.

 

It was very cool at the MTC on Thanksgiving.  We got to hear from Elder Nelson.  He and his wife did an awesome job on their talks.  One thing I missed was my family! I'm so glad that I'm in the family I'm in. I'm so thankful for the blessing to have such a wonderful Mom and Dad.  You have helped me with so much and have given me so much, I can never repay you! And I miss you like crazy!  And I love you!

 

To answer Mom's questions...

 

1.How are my classes? 

OK. I'm in class from 7:00 am to 9:30 pm.  The only time that I'm not in the classroom is when I'm eating or sleeping. I really like all of my teachers.  They all have a great love for the Lord and all wish they could still be a missionary!

2. Have I taught any investigators?

Yes, on the second day in the MTC we started teaching. We have 6 now. I can't wait until we have more!  It's kind of crazy how much I love each and everyone of them! 

 

I don't have much time remaining so I'll just tell you this...The MTC is the hardest thing I've ever done! Even with all the preparing I did, it wasn't enough.  I was telling someone today that when I was preparing for my mission, I learned what a missionary was and not HOW to be missionary! The Lord wants me to be his missionary and not what I think a missionary is! The Lord loves us and wants all to live with Him! 

 

I hope to hear from all of my friends and family soon!

 

Love,

Sister Andersen

Sister Andersen's First Email

Dear Mother, Father and Family, 

 

Today is Monday which is my P-day.  I have 30 min. to tell you all about my MTC experences. First My time in the MTC doesn't feel real.  I've only been here for 5 days and it feels like a lifetime. 

 

After you dropped me off at the curb of the MTC, my host Sister Green took me to my room.  She then took me  to my class room.  We spend all our time in the class room! The only time that we are not in our class room is when we are eating, sleeping, or going to the bathroom!  From there I meet my companion and the other elders in our district.  My companion is Sister Little from Morgan, Utah.  She is so sweet and is so strong in the gospel.  The other sisters in our district are Sister Riggs and Sister Adkins.  We have 12 people in our district.  Six of them are going to Baltimore and six are going to West Viringia.  It's funny because it feels like I've been friends with all of them for years.  There are only 2 weird elders in the group and all the sisters dress cute.  The first day was kind of crazy but now that I know what's going on,  it's so much easier.

  

I have to tell you that the MTC is a lot harder than I thought it would be.  Even though I prepared for 2 years, there is nothing that can perpare you for all the learning you have to do! And having to have someone with you all the time can be weird.  You are NEVER by yourself!  I knew that before hand but its so different living that way.  

 

I know that serving a mission it what I need to do. I love the lord and want to serve him. I love you and wish you all the best!!

 

 Love,

 Sister Meghan Andersen