July 15, 2009

Hey Guys and Gals--

Wow! the MTC is amazing. Im in a trio with Sister Smoot and Rigsby. haha. my District is so fly. Im learning to love them all. haha. so i have been busy with teaching appointments, making phone calls in the RC, and making lesson plans. Teaching others, service and just enough time to eat and sleep..my comps and I have been getting along somewhat but its hard..Oh i have a reading tutor..we talk about the Book of Mormon. I understand so much because of Sister Dittmar (my Tutor). I'm the only convert in my district and branch. I will try sending photos later but who knows...i'm learning alot.. Brother Smith(my teacher) says i'm right where i need to be. Most of the time, i feel left behind but that isn't true. Elder Salmon(district leader) told me that i'm doing just find. --so this funy part. Elder shields in my district..he is soo funny. he makes me laught all the time. He is from mississipppi and haha. he calls me his BFF or twinkie. I love it. I found a goof ball just like me! haha. But yeah the other day.. i was sad. And he said, "Sister Lucas. You make me want tod better. I don't know if i was a convert, if i would go on a mission." it made my day. ha ha. we crack jokes all the time..in class, outside, lunch and dinner. That elder is my homie. Ha ha..
On another note..i got set apart by the MTC 2nd counslor..it was amazing..my comps were there also, the best time of my life. Also the 4th of July was AWESOME. we watch this tacky movie they made..no one took it seriously..the spirit is so strong..ha the sisters are amazing. and the elders..well they are so insane.. oh my i found a girl in my branch who reminds me so much of Nikki Young..i miss my Nikki Hugs! Her name is sister Kelly, she left for Sweden...but all is well. Man, Wow i'm so glad that i was taught by Lolotai and Adams..haha it is helping out a lot. oh to spencer..he is going to have the best time of his life in the MTC..Man the elders are pretty much sweet.. they are just so awesome and oh...so VERY 19! haha. i'm not used to being called "sister Lucas"..Ahhh so funny! at times i don't answer...
on a more serious note..i'm learning more and more about my purpose. me and my Heavenly Father..i feel his love everywhere i go. My favorite quote.."in the mission field its only going to be you and your heavenly father. No mom. No dad and no relief pticher for you." Elder Ballard..(i think thats how it went.) I'm finally happy. I get to leave July 21st at 5 am for vegas. i'm so stoked to meet my APS and my mission president and my trainer..i'm so nervous..i had some others notes i wanted to share but i don't have my journal on me..haha..anywho..i hope everyone had an awesome time in New York ( my companion, sister smoot is serving Palmyra Rochester mission) HOLLA. oh so we have an MTC quote book! haha..if off the hook. .and i have videos and pics. haha. well if you want to write me..send letters to my mission home..its on facebook! But i'm off to the Provo temple..haha
Love you all,
Sister Lucas