This week has been somewhat better. I'm getting more adjusted every day. Its weird because I feel like its 2 steps forward and one step back. I'm learning and making friends but then at the same time sometimes I get kinda sad and miss everybody and realize I am living in a Spiritual prison of some kind! Haha it's really not that bad, but only seeing the same brick buildings every day gets a little old! I'm excited to get out into the field! I've only been here 12 days but it feels like I've been here for months!
Uhh... I'm not sure what else to say. We have to teach "investigators" who are really our teachers. That is super stressful because we are a trio. It's hard to share the air and I feel like the other guys are focused on different things than I and they don't really look to what the investigator really needs, they just try to teach a lesson. So whenever we teach, I try to make it a point to ask questions to the person and really see into them to have the spirit help me know what they need to feel, not just to preach to them.
There was this thing on Thursday night called TRC. Its where BYU students come and we have 10 minutes with them to get to know them and teach them a mini lesson just to help strengthen them. It was really cool. I liked getting to know new people. The cool thing was that I prayed a lot before to know how to get into the hearts of those we taught. While we were getting to know this one girl I had the impression she wanted to hear about Charity. So I opened to Moroni 7:48... I'm pretty sure that's the verse. Anyway... We kept talking ya know and then I asked, "Is there anything you feel like you would want to hear about from us that would help strengthen you this week?" And she thought about it and was like ".... maybe Charity?" And I was like, "Perfecto! I have this scripture opened right here!" And I shared it with her and she loved it. I felt so good because the Spirit had used me to testify to her and strengthen her! So cool!
I like dearelder cause you can get letters the same day! Its totally amazing to get mail. (the other day I got 6 letters and I was the only one to get mail and everyone was so jealous!)
Keep me in your prayers 'cause the MTC is kind of a weird place for me! But I am enjoying it and all its glory! I love you. Don't miss me too much. And don't make me miss you too much! haha :)
<3 Always,
Elder Webb
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
First Week In the MTC!
Well hello there!
So. I know that I am in the right place. It has been pretty hard adjusting but at the same time its gotten pretty good! When we were driving over here I was so scared! I really wanted to tell dad to turn around and not come cause I was nervous! But meeting Elder Hill, the guy who met us at the car kinda made me feel better! He was so nice and one of our zone leaders so it was cool. Everyone was so nice the first day but... what do you expect, its the first day! Haha but no, everyone is still really nice! My first companion was Elder Mielke (milky). He was really nice and we got along very well... for the time we were together. He got bumped up to intermediate Spanish so he isn’t in our class anymore. So I am in a trio with Elder Smith and Elder Jones. They are pretty cool but it’s kinda hard cause we are all kinda different from each other. But its getting better!
Class is weird. We sit there alone for most of the day but that’s cool cause we should be learning how to study on our own anyway. WE have 2 teachers. Hermana Penaflor and Hermano Burnham. We have only had Hermana Penaflor this week though. I am in a new "pilot" program which is something they are trying out. Its new curriculum and stuff for teaching the missionaries. So we are kinda the guinea pigs but she told us we are the "elect/ chosen" Elders. Its really a blessing because not only do we get to have a say in how the program goes, but, we are in a huge classroom with only 7 elders. We have nice desks and like computer desk chairs that roll and recline. There are classrooms half the size of ours with like 12 missionaries in them. With uncomfortable chairs and desks. So I am EXTREMELY happy about that.
Its cool here because the spirit is really strong. And although I feel like I live my life well and stuff I realize how much I was missing the Spirit, and not like striving to have the Spirit with me. It’s a little bit hard adjusting to all of this. I'm pretty sure they want us to survive on only like 20 seconds of sleep because I'm lucky if I get that. The days are long but also pretty rewarding. I feel like I actually have a purpose finally. Something I never really thought I had before. This week went by pretty slow but that’s okay. Its the first week. Everyone told us that the first few days are the hardest.
We got to go to the temple today and that was fun. We had to wake up at the freaking crack of jack this morning to go but esta bien. The temple is so cool.
OHHH! hahahahaha. Also. Thursday. The second day we were here. WE had to teach an investigator. IN Spanish. But kinda not really. We had to try and use as much Spanish as we could but thats like it. The investigator is really our other teacher. Hermano Burnham. But he is acting like an investigator. Anyway. Its strange because my companions always try to talk and express what our lesson is supposed to be but then they just talk for like 20 minutes and don’t even explain what they are really trying to. And when I get the chance to talk, I use simple words and only a few sentences and try to get the point across... And I think I do. So I feel like I am doing pretty well... ish. :)
The food is better than I expected. I eat well and balanced.
I'm adjusting. And I'm glad I decided to serve a mission.
Tell people to write me through DearElder.com! Cause then I will get it the same day! And its fun to get mail!
I hope you dont miss me too much. I'm fine and the Lord has my back!
<3 Always,
Elder Webb
So. I know that I am in the right place. It has been pretty hard adjusting but at the same time its gotten pretty good! When we were driving over here I was so scared! I really wanted to tell dad to turn around and not come cause I was nervous! But meeting Elder Hill, the guy who met us at the car kinda made me feel better! He was so nice and one of our zone leaders so it was cool. Everyone was so nice the first day but... what do you expect, its the first day! Haha but no, everyone is still really nice! My first companion was Elder Mielke (milky). He was really nice and we got along very well... for the time we were together. He got bumped up to intermediate Spanish so he isn’t in our class anymore. So I am in a trio with Elder Smith and Elder Jones. They are pretty cool but it’s kinda hard cause we are all kinda different from each other. But its getting better!
Class is weird. We sit there alone for most of the day but that’s cool cause we should be learning how to study on our own anyway. WE have 2 teachers. Hermana Penaflor and Hermano Burnham. We have only had Hermana Penaflor this week though. I am in a new "pilot" program which is something they are trying out. Its new curriculum and stuff for teaching the missionaries. So we are kinda the guinea pigs but she told us we are the "elect/ chosen" Elders. Its really a blessing because not only do we get to have a say in how the program goes, but, we are in a huge classroom with only 7 elders. We have nice desks and like computer desk chairs that roll and recline. There are classrooms half the size of ours with like 12 missionaries in them. With uncomfortable chairs and desks. So I am EXTREMELY happy about that.
Its cool here because the spirit is really strong. And although I feel like I live my life well and stuff I realize how much I was missing the Spirit, and not like striving to have the Spirit with me. It’s a little bit hard adjusting to all of this. I'm pretty sure they want us to survive on only like 20 seconds of sleep because I'm lucky if I get that. The days are long but also pretty rewarding. I feel like I actually have a purpose finally. Something I never really thought I had before. This week went by pretty slow but that’s okay. Its the first week. Everyone told us that the first few days are the hardest.
We got to go to the temple today and that was fun. We had to wake up at the freaking crack of jack this morning to go but esta bien. The temple is so cool.
OHHH! hahahahaha. Also. Thursday. The second day we were here. WE had to teach an investigator. IN Spanish. But kinda not really. We had to try and use as much Spanish as we could but thats like it. The investigator is really our other teacher. Hermano Burnham. But he is acting like an investigator. Anyway. Its strange because my companions always try to talk and express what our lesson is supposed to be but then they just talk for like 20 minutes and don’t even explain what they are really trying to. And when I get the chance to talk, I use simple words and only a few sentences and try to get the point across... And I think I do. So I feel like I am doing pretty well... ish. :)
The food is better than I expected. I eat well and balanced.
I'm adjusting. And I'm glad I decided to serve a mission.
Tell people to write me through DearElder.com! Cause then I will get it the same day! And its fun to get mail!
I hope you dont miss me too much. I'm fine and the Lord has my back!
<3 Always,
Elder Webb
Monday, February 7, 2011
Here We Come!
So. The time has finally arrived. Today my parents and I are flying out to Utah so that on Wednesday I can start this whole journey! I can't believe its actually happening in a couple of days! I am really excited and cannot wait to learn Spanish, and get more familiar with what I will be doing for the next two years! I will be in Utah at the Missionary Training Center for about 9 weeks, and then it's down to Texas for the main event! I'm still mainly excited. But. I'm pretty sure I'm getting a little bit more scared... Good thing that just makes it better! 'Cause if this was emotionless, it'd be very boring! Its sad to leave everyone I know and love. However, I am going to meet some amazing people and have an incredible two years of my life! Now. Lets get outta here! :)
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