Leaving the Missionary Training Center (Week 2)

Hi Everyone,

     We are allowed to email and do laundry today, because we fly out on Monday.  I won't have a Preparation Day next week, so this is that email.

     Thanks everyone for your advise on what to say to Rachel.  I took some but not others.  I have just learned to love Rachel so very much.  I hope God helps with her work, her Rheumatoid Arthritis, and her PTSD.  Someone in my branch presidency said that he believes that sometimes missionaries meet people, who they are just suppose to love and pray and fast for.  I really love Rachel.  I can't say that enough.  :)

     When we asked Rachel to pray, she asked Sister Fairbanks and I what we had seen God do for us that day.  She also asked what we were struggling with.  She then prayed, going from me to Sister Fairbanks to herself, thanking God.  She thanked God for Sister Fairbanks and my love for her.  She then prayed and asked God for help regarding what each of us are struggling with.  I am nervous about missionary work.  In her prayer she said she didn't understand because I have been sweet and loving with her.  That really helped me.  I'm glad she thinks that about me; it helps me with my confidence.

     I'm really glad Heavenly Father allowed me to meet her.  I am grateful for the chance to visit with her.

     I'm sad I'm leaving the MTC.  I'm sad I'm leaving my district.  I'm sad I'm leaving my teachers, Brother Flores and Sister Benson.  I'm sad I'm leaving Rachel.  :(  However, I'm grateful for email, so I can stay in contact.  I am also excited to be entering the field in Orlando.

     I can call on Monday at the Airport.  My plane takes off at 10:10 am.  I don't know when I will get a chance to call, so please wait for me.  Also, I know Mirth needs to get to school.  Mom, could you have one of the other Moms take her, so I don't miss anyone I don't have to.  I understand if you need to drive her though.

     Elder Parkinson (in my zone) is dyslexic too.  He said I should read the "Gift of Dyslexia."  I thought you would enjoy it, Mom.

     Jen is someone Sister Benson taught on her mission.  She said her youngest daughter and her got baptized last February.

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~Sister Aurora Pack