Hola a Todos! This is my last week at the Provo MTC!! My experience here has been different from other experiences.  Here I have enjoyed a stress-free, peaceful emotional experience. The environment it’s wonderful.  Also, I’ve learned a lot and I’ve met great life-long friends and hope to meet many more out in the field of Service! I received my flight itinerary, and I will be checking out of the MTC around 3:00 AM on Monday November the 8th. It’s a bittersweet moment because you love it here, but you are ready to go! 

This morning we went to the temple again and I loved it.  I love the Celestial room and this time what caught my attention was the enormous chandelier–it’s so huge even my Mom would be surprised to see it. It’s beautiful!

Yesterday Tuesday Nov. 2nd we had a devotional by Jean B. Bingham (17th Relief Society President) and her husband Bruce B. Bingham. They gave fantastic talks on how we can better ourselves in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Here are some of Sister Bingham’s thoughts:

1: FAITH IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. Because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we are all able to partake of the Sacrament each Sunday and be made clean again through the power and faith in Jesus Christ.

2: KEEP AN ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE. When we are born and as we reach the age of 5, we think “Oh life will be great for us, and we will be happy forever. As we grow into adulthood, we learn that mistakes are part of life and that is where the atonement of Jesus Christ rolls in.

3: BE WILLING TO DO HARD THINGS. Missionary Life is not a 100-Yard Dash, it is a lifelong marathon. It is up to us to make the best out of it. When we trust in the Lord, He will give us strength to push forward in life.

4: SERVE OTHERS. This month will be just a small moment in your life but if you endure that moment well, God will Exalt thee on high.

A few remarks that Brother Bingham taught that I found quite interesting. He said that the power that comes from the priesthood is a result of healing. We as missionaries have the power to heal. Another interesting thought he said was that our goal here and after is to get families to, in, and through the Temple. By doing so, all families on this Earth can live together forever.

The physical demands of missionary work is challenging. Keeping a missionary schedule is not easy. Waking up at 6:30 every morning ready to go is a challenge, but I have been able to keep a good pace and will continue to progress until I have mastered it. I know missionary life will provide me with opportunities to improve in many areas of my life and I welcome that.  I have learned these past weeks about relationships and solving personal issues, doing laundry, managing resources, showing leadership, developing friendships and much more. 

I feel my Spanish has improved much since I began my mission, and I am grateful for the opportunity to study in the morning and in the evening.  One of the best things at the MTC are the teachers. I want to thank Hermano Ray and Hermana Richmond for their language skills and their desire for us to succeed.  I also want to thank President Porter (MTC President) for enlightening me about the purpose of being a missionary and for making the effort to shake every missionary’s hand. He has shaken mine a few times. 😀 A big thanks to President Anderson, my Branch President, for his teachings and influencing me to have a different view in life. I will take the lessons I’ve learned from him into the field and back home.  I feel grateful for the staff in the cafeteria for cooking for us and making sure there is always enough food to eat.  Last but not least, a big thanks to all those who clean this amazing facility.  It looks great!

THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL THE LOVE, SUPPORT AND CARE I have received so far while I have been on my mission, IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

Hasta La Próxima Semana Mis Amigos y Familia Cuando yo ya esté en Scottsdale Arizona!!!! 😀😁😂😀