We got our first letter from Mikel on the 20th of January and is sounds like she is doing really well! She started off by telling us how strong the spirit is at the MTC, and how much she loves being a missionary! On her first day there they had a "new missionary orientaion" to tell them about rules, what to expect, and how much the lord loves his children. Towards the end of the meeting Elder Jeffrey R. Holland walked in and shared a few words with them. He told them that their missions could change their lives forever if they let it and to commit to themselves to never again be the same person that they were before the came to the MTC.
Mikel has two companions and she says they're great! Sister Hansen is from Illinois and she is serving in Georgia. Mikel said she's funny, crazy, sarcastic, and a little rebellious. "...she swears sometimes haha but she is the freiendliest, spunkiest, and most outgoing person I've ever met." Sister Campbell is from Colorado and is going to the Mesa Arizona Temple visitors center. She's very orginazed and is and very detail oriented. She's independent, and is always trying to think of doctrine in a new way. Her companions are pretty much opposites and she knows she has a lot to learn from them both. The Elders in her district gave them all nicknames. Sister Hansen is the sarcastic one, Sister Campbell is the argumentative one, and Mikel is the one that wants everyone to love each other. haha
"They really teach exact obedience here becasue we really need the help of the lord and his spirit to be able to learn and teach as the lord would have us do." She again emphasized how strong the spirit is there. She knows that the lord is preparing not only herself but also the people of Canado to hear the message that her companions and herself will share with them.
Time is going by so quickly! She said she can already tell that her mission is going to be over to soon, and that the days go by so fast, its hard to separate them! She loves studying the scpritures and went into detail saying that they study for about 10 hours a day. She reads from the BOM about 3 hours a day, and it still doesnt seem like enough time!
Mikel then went on to thank all her family and friends for their continued love and support. She's so grateful for the letter, prayers, and packages that she has recieved and wishes us all the love that she posseses. "I miss you and I love you dearly! I hope you know that and I wish I could express it better. I Love You!!!"
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