This week went by so quickly! I don't really have a whole lot to say because I can't remember much about what happened. Yesterday I played my cello in Sacrament Meeting and my Comp. played her violin while two elders sang. Everyone else did well, but I've been having a hard time adjusting to a different cello. I miss mine!
Crystal, thanks for the letter! The rest of you...you have a little room for improvement. ;) Just kidding. Anyway, this week was the beginning of class in total spanish. Holy cow! I have to admit, I can understand more than I originally thought, but the speaking is a little iffy. Hopefully it will come quickly with practice.
To the Brown's, I'm so sorry for your loss. I loved Sister Merrill! I know that she lived the kind of life that has earned her wonderful blessings. I pray for Tani to have strength in such a difficult time, and I know that the Lord gives us trials so that we can be strengthened. I'll remember all of you in my prayers!
The mission continues to pass at an alarming rate. In relief society yesterday Sister Martha Johnson of the General Relief Society Board told us that missions are so hard because the Lord is stretching the devil and his hell out of us. How true is that?! It is such a refining experience and sometimes I don't feel up to the task, but I know that the Lord knows when we are stretched too far and He won't break us. We just need to be put under stress so that we can be strengthened and grow.
Thanks for all of your love and support. I love you all and I know that this gospel is true. It is the ONLY way that we can be happy.
Hermana Larsen