Week One

We've learned that emily's P-Day is Thursday and we got our first email from her on Thursday, June 14,2012. She sounded so good! She started off by saying,"The MTC is amazing! The power of the spirit is literally surrounding us each and everyday!". She mentioned she was SUPER awkward with the elders at first and felt like she was being "disobedient" by talking to them but has since come around and thinks of them as "nerdy, quirky little brothers." She said there are two girls in her district who will also be going to her mission and she has been impressed by both of them. She also said she has the least experience speaking Spanish out of everyone in her district and is finding the language challenging but isn't stressed about it. If you know Emily you know this is a huge blessing! Emily is asking for everyone to pray for her companion, Sister Larsen, who is apparently struggling. She has been very homesick and has seriously considered going home. Emily described her relationship with her as "teaching me a new kind of patience" and "we are so opposite it has confirmed my desire to be here so much more.". She also wrote "I've realized this work isn't about me growing or my testimony getting stronger, but is about helping others in anyway possible." Emily mentioned she has felt everyone's prayers and we really appreciate everyone's support. Bare with my dad and me as we get the email list together and leave a comment if you want to be added to it. We haven't sent out last weeks or this weeks because my dad has been out of town but we will get them to you if you're on the list :)