How is everyone doing? This last week had its ups and downs. Besides the fact that it was unreal that we had Elder Holland come and talk to us. It was was awesome he talked a lot about how we need to improve as missionaries. He stated the facts that we were not very good at planning, studying and teaching to commitment. I totally felt talked at I have not been very great at doing all those so it was way good for me. I have recommitted myself to doing better in those 3 things i have noticed it has been more effective in my overall outcome with Spanish and knowing doctrine. Also we taught our teacher this week Brother Jimenez and wow it was awful!! He then gave a suggestion he could notice we had no confidence in our Spanish, he hit it right on the head. There were a few days were i was frustrated, compared myself to others and just was like am I ever going to learn this language. But he said you Elders have to have more confidence in yourselves and not focus and the spanish and just focus on the spirit and what you want the people your teaching. I am trying my best everyday to just say I CAN DO IT!!! It has been real helpful I need to have more confidence in myself. Also i got a letter From Joe this week. First off that is a changed young man its amazing he has such a desire for the gospel i love it i am so proud of him. He did get hit by a car this last week and has hurt his knee he said its not serious but the found a cyst in his leg. So everyone keep him in your prayers that everything will go smoothly. But he told me he just had his first baptism and has 6 more scheduled he has changed a lot love the Elder. But well he sent me this totally uplifting letter that i totally needed. He also sent me this poem I sent it to my parents and Ellie so if anyone wants it ask them. But i ended up copying off one for everyone in my zone they all loved it. So i think this was a huge changing and transition week that has strengthened me.
I am so ready to get out of here though i mean i love the MTC and the spirit here is like no where else in the world what a blessing it is to be here. But i want to get out and teach the people that are searching for the truth and be a answer to their prayers. I just cant wait. I know i definitely will need these two weeks for sures for the spanish but man i wanna teach. I just have grown a big desire for teaching the people and to see people change and be happy.
We got a new zone this week. We have two kids from Lone Peak in it Zane Mendenhall and Chris Bailey. I love elder Mendenhall he is such a stud. But ya I hope everything is going good for everyone at home! Is everyone doing well? I know if there are any problems there is no other way to fix or figure them out without the lord, there is no way! I know as everyone strives to do good each and every day and work to be more christ like you will be blessed and see a difference in your life. I love being a missionary and being able to put my name tags on each and every morning.
Well everyone be good!LOVE YOU ALL!!! Go cougs! Go Jimmer! keep me updated on everything i miss it!
ELDER SMART
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