Hey Everyone,
This last week has gone by so fast. I don't know why everyone said the first
day of the MTC would be the longest day of my life? HAHA. I've been enjoying
all of the learning I'm doing. I love my teachers, classes, and investigators.
The MTC is wonderful. It was so great to have Marlo Anderson usher me through
the line and to put on my name badge for me. I love her. It was amazing the
first night we were doing investigator senenrios, I was able to testify about
life beyond this Earth and that we had the sealing power so we can live
together with our families forever. The spirit was so strong. I am learning so
much! I have seen so many people that I know. Adrianne don't be jealous because
I seen Sister Alexis Smith a lot, Elder Jesse Cosper, Brady's friend Darryl (I
forgot his last name), Sister Emily Jacobsen, Sister Shayla Rowley, Sister
Alyssa Nelsen, Elder Chris O'Dell, and a few from our stake. Oh my goodness!
The First Presidency's Christmas Devotional was amazing! I loved all of their
talks. Hey tell people to write me and Dear Elder is amazing. I love getting
letters. So my teachers are Brother Doxey and Brother Rose. They are fabulous
teachers. Our teachers act like an investigator and it's based on someone that
they actually knew that is/was a non-member. Their names are Trey and Mike. It
helps to make the experience more real. It's been tough getting through to
them, but both have commited to baptism! :) We do a training here where people
come in and act as investigators or they really are interested in the church.
So we were teaching a less-active member Molly. It was so cool because you
could feel the spirit so strong in that room. She even told us that she hadn't
felt the spirit for years, but felt it so strong when we talked to her. I felt
like I allowed the Holy Ghost to make a difference in her life. Our very first
discussion ever was with Trey and we didn't stick to our lesson plan and it was
all over the place. I was so discouraged and crying a lot and I wished I could
see Sister Alexis Smith. I felt like I failed because if I didn't do this right
Trey may never hear the gospel and the only thing he will remember about the
church are those 2 crazy sister missionaries. Anyways we got to the lunch room
and right away I heard a familiar voice say, "Sister Mal... Bennett!"
I turned around and there was Jesse Cosper. I can't explain the joy that filled
my soul. It was nice to be able to talk to him. I couldn't express what exactly
I wanted to and he told me "Common, Malinda... Sister Bennett we've know
each other since seminary." He gave me some good advise and then Sister
Alexis Smith came in she also gave me good advise. She told me that at the
beginning of the next lesson to say, "Although my companion and I aren't
perfect the message we have for you is perfect." It's exactly what I
needed to hear. Heavenly Father is always watching us. My district is amazing! There
are 10 of us: me, Sister Fishback (my companion), Sister Guy, Elder Sperry,
Elder Allan, Elder Gordon, Elder Wilson, Elder Edward, and Sister Spencer. The
last four are going to Calgary Canada and the rest of us are going to Indiana
Indianapolis. I have to tell you a miracle that happened to me this week. So my
head has been on and off hurting while I've been here. Sunday morning I was
worried about fasting because my head had been really bad the night before.
Well I went to grab something off of my bed and BOOM, I smacked my head on the
top bunk. My head started pounding. I went out in the hall after a little bit
and knelt down in prayer. I asked my Heavenly Father that my head would stop
hurting so I could have a productive day at the MTC. I told him I was worried
about my headaches. As soon as I was done praying my head stopped hurting. Just
like that. When we pray for specific things in faith, we receive specific
answers. I love you all. PLEASE WRITE ME A LETTER! DEAR ELDER IS A GREAT SITE!
Love, Sister Malinda Bennett
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