August 15, 2012

Buenos Dias! since last wednesday, we finished up teaching our first investigator and he turned into our teacher. his name is hermano doxey and he served in chile and hes from pleasant grove. hes a really nice guy and i like having him as a teacher. friday and saturday are the longest days here at the mtc, they go by so slow and then it seems like monday tuesday and wednesday go by way fast. sunday night our devotional was good it was by president heaton who is like the admin head here at the mtc and he taught us and told us to stop worrying. to stop worrying about what we say or if we have the spirit when we teach because he hasa witnessed the spirit is always there. everyone we teach we are teaching for a reason and they have had different experiences in thei lives or trials that have been preparing them for the missionaries. also he said hes talked with converts all over the world and they all say the same thing about missionaries, theyre intimidating, awkward, dont make sense, cant speak the language that well, but the reason they let them come back is because they feel something when they are there. we then got to watch a video which was a talk titled ªcharacter of christª by david a bednar. it was given christmas day 2011 here at the mtc and it was awesome. probably the single best talk ive ever heard in my life and especially at this point. i dont know if they have the mtc addresses available online to everyone but you guys should definitely look that up and watch it. it will change your life as it has mine. he laid it down on all of us and it was really inspiring. it talked alot about turning out as christ would instead of turning in like the natural man would. 19 20 21 are the epitomy of the natural man in our lives and im so greatful to be here learning how i can be coming closer to Christ while bring others unto him as well. i know its an experience that is blessing my life. i see it just like scriptures say, line upon line precept upon precept. the days are long and im exhausted but my testimony is growing so much. last friday and saturday my companion was really struggling and he was depressed. he would hardly talk to me and would walk behind me like 3 steps no matter where we would go and i was feeling super alone. like its going to be hard knowing that my companion isnt my good friend. he told me some things finally and he really needed help and i didnt know what to do. in my interview sunday with the branch president i told him the things he shared with me and he said he would talk to him. they had about an hour and a half interview and since then hes been doing alot better. on sunday night in our residence he asked for a blessing and we were like sure who do you want to give it...obviously i ended up getting chosen. i was nervous because id never done it before but i couldnt turn down the request and just shy away so i did it and it was awesome. i felt the spirit really strongly and my hands were like shaking but i know i said things that i wasnt thinking about at all. so it was cool and hes been doing better. makes me really believe the part in my patriarchal blessing where it says i will be especially effective with those that are downtrodden or poor in spirit. anyway, ya ive eaten better but the mtc food is still pretty gross sometimes. this place isnt for me. i feel confined but i know its necessary to grow and build up my testimony. surprisingly right now i dont think spanish is my biggest concern or challenge. i remember alot from high school and im feeling ok about it. definitely dont know alot but i feel okay about it. my biggest struggle is the homesickness and feeling alone. its weird not being able to choose who im with all the time or not be able to talk to friends whenever i want. i got a letter from cody actually the other day. that was cool! but ya im doing ok. hopefully you are all good! hannah get applied to college and pray about those decisions. i know you will then be guided. caleb work hard in school and get good grades. josh dont be a punk and be nice oh and read your scriptures. lydia i love you and thank you for your letter, i did get it. happy late bday hopefully it was awesome! also its awesome youre getting baptized. thats the first covenant we can make with heavenly father to help us live with him again! im happy for you and i know heavenly father is so happy for you too! Te Quiero, Elder Adam Price