Sept 3, 2025 Provo MTC Week 2

This week was very mentally straining as we began full immersion, so our 7 hours of classes were fully in Tagalog and, wow. Let me tell ya-- I feel like I'm casting spells-- welcome to fricken' Hogwarts cause this language is wak. 

Aside from that this week went pretty well. I gave a blessing to one of the sisters in my district for her stomach ulcer which was a cool experience.  She's starting to get better which is even more awesome on top of that. 

Everyone is getting excited for the mission field. One of my roommate's is Nathan McAllister for those who know him which is so chill. Two of our current roommates are moving out, so the four of us will have some more space, that will be nice.

The most revelatory experience this week was when I was reading in Ether chapter 3 when the brother of Jared asks God to touch the stones to provide them with light in the vessels.

"Therefore touch these stones, and prepare them that they may shine forth in darkness... that we may have light while we shall cross the sea."

When I read this, I thought about my purpose as a missionary to invite others to Christ and spread the light of the world. As a missionary, I have been prepared by God to go and "Shine forth in darkness" as stated in Ether, that I as a missionary may help bring light to others as they "cross the sea," or, rather, traverse the challenges and difficulties of life. 

Love you all, thanks for the support-- talk to you next week.








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