THIRD THURSDAY THAT I'VE BEEN
HERE, SAY WHAT?! Holy crap, time is flying by! The days are so long but
feel so short. It's nuts! I'm up by 5:24 every single day, to class or
gym by 7, breakfast at 8, class until 1, lunch, class until 6, dinner,
class until 9:30, then home for planning and sleep! We literally sit in
class allllllllll day long. SO MUCH STUDYING. I finished the Book Of
Mormon again, and I'm half way through D&C now. My testimony of
Joseph Smith has grown SO much this week! We have been teaching and
learning a lot about the restoration and what it really is. Joseph Smith
is a SAINT. I am so grateful for all that he did for us. We committed
an investigator to baptism! We started teaching two new investigators
that are a little more difficult. One of them, I can't understand. He
has some speech impediment and it's hard to hear him. BLAH.
So Spanish sucks. I can hear everything and understand it, I just
can't speak. Don't ask me why! My brain just can't process it! I've had a
few breakdowns here and there where I just cry and cry and cry. My
roommates rock though. Can't wait to get to Mexico with them! Hma'
Hernandez and McCulloch are fantastic. We get along so well. My comp and
I? Not so much. I am trying to learn to love her, but it's so hard. We
are so different from each other, so it's hard to find things to
compare. She's awesome at Spanish, so there is a language barrier. Did I
already tell you she's from Kansas? Anywho, that's where she is from.
My teachers are phenomenal. Hermano Saegars (our
first investigator) told me that if I want extra Spanish lessons, he'd
be willing to do one-on-one with me. Same with Painter and Heap. They
are so great.
I've been sick for a week and it has not been fun.
Super coughy-sneezy-snotty-tired. All that jazz. Still trying to get
over it. Maaam, we didn't pack me Dayquil. So Sad. Have no fear, I
bought some. It was heavenly. OH! I GOT THE PACKAGE! I love you guys so
much!! So does my district. They are all very grateful for the treats.
They say thank you. (Yes, I'm learning how to share food. Probably one
of the hardest things for me.) Everything was perfect and exactly what I
needed! Thank you for the pictures. They couldn't have come at a better
time! I got my glasses, btw. They are a little off center, but I can
see! So that's a plus. We are losing two districts this weekend and I'm
so so so sad. My best bud, Elder Orton, from the boys district is
leaving. We have become SUCH good friends! I know.. leave it to me to
befriend more guys than girls. I have a problem, okay? I know..
We just got back from the temple and we still have
to do our laundry and clean the apartment. Hma. Nielsen (my comp) is so
not organized or that clean. It's giving me anxiety. She's still super
late to everything. More anxiety. And she is never quiet. If she's not
singing, she is telling us the same two stories. It's a lot to take in.
All is well. I'm happy and loving life! I miss you
all dearly! It was so nice to get a package from you and from the Facer
clan as well! We have a Thankful Tom now hanging in our living room. My
comps love it! Ang, you're a genius! Gracias! --see.. I can speak SOME
spanish! I loved the letters from the Whitakers! I cried. Let's be
honest.. I cry more than I should. Courtney the emotionless robot is no
more! Mom, you should be proud!
I love love love love you all so much! I'm so
grateful for a family that supports and loves me so much! I love this
gospel with every part of my being. I know that I have a Savior who
atoned for my pain, sin, everything! I still haven't had that feeling
that Mexico is the right place for me. It will come though.
Hugs and Kisses!!! Until next week,
Hermana Hamilton
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