Funnies:
1. So this week we have been taking our rapping to a whole new level. It was an elder in our districts birthday on Friday so we made him a birthday rap which was so good. If i can attach the video I will. If I can't we dressed up like gangsters (as much as you can in the mtc) so like with hoodies and sunglasses and performed it in class.
(I know my funny things are getting worse and worse every week)
Birthday Boy!
2. So in Thailand no one goes through their first name, they all have nicknames, and our teachers were telling us some and they are pretty funny. They've had people named: Facebook, Obama, Donut, Happy Birthday, and Happy New year (of course with cute Thai accents)
Thai Learning:
One of our teachers shared a really amazing story from his mission that really touched me. He was in Thailand and they had no one to teach or help..no one was being super receptive so they were pretty bummed out. They found this Cambodian neighborhood and found this Cambodian man who wanted to learn about our religion. They were having a super hard time communicating with him because he didn't speak Thai or English, so the next time they went to visit him they brought someone who spoke a little bit of Cambodian so that they could teach him how to pray. It wasn't going well and the man really wasn't understanding. Our teacher got this super strong prompting to open his mouth...So he did, and he spoke fluent Cambodian, and was able to teach him how to pray he he understood completely. Still to this day he cannot say what he said, he doesn't understand Cambodian, but I know God was with him then and God does not leave his Missionaries, or anyone alone.
"Personal study" (I was awake don't worry)
Some of our teachers
Also This week was our last TRC with real people, so next week we practice teaching with real Thai people via Skype!! SO TERRIFYING
Random tidbits:
Okay so this week we had SO MANY parties!! First one was a cupcake party for Elder Lindhart for his birthday, the second was a RAMEN PARTY! Elder Yoon's mom sent him a bunch of real ramen...like the good good stuff, and he kindly shared it with all of us. SO we all ate hot ramen outside in the cold enjoying each others company while doing the Thai squat. Of course we had to make a rap about it because us sisters are awesome and we make things fun and it was so good as well. The elders were shook. Next was CANADIAN THANKSGIVING! They just happened to serve turkey and mash potatoes in the caf that day so it was a big moment for me.
Cupcake party!
full group noodle party pic
Thai squat and noodle party
Canadian Thanksgiving picture with elder Fiore who leaves so soon!! :( and also :)
Sitting with elder Fiore at choir!
WE GET NEW THAI MISSIONARIES TOMORROW! We've already seen pictures of them and they are soooo cute. We are so excited to welcome them! It does mean though that our trio is kind of getting split up because there is only one sister coming in so Sister Christensen is going to be her new companion!
At the provo temple
Trying to figure our where to put all this food to make room for the new sister!
Sister James and I were asked to be STL's (sister training leaders)! SO pretty much we are over all the girls in our zone, and we deal with any problems and plan a lot of stuff, and just love them a lot so its going to be awesome!
Our service was changed because it's too cold to work outside now so now we clean there buildings! Yay for service!!
Our district with Brother Brown! (trc person)
Spiritual Thought:
This week we had the opportunity to hear from Sherri Dew!!!!! I was so excited and got super good seats. She did not disappoint. I loved it when she talked about questions. She didn't just say that questions aren't bad, she explicitly said that questions are GOOD and NECESSARY. Especially questions about the gospel. Because questions invite revelation from God, and make it possible to become more knowledgeable. Questions do not make us doubters, the make us seekers. Do not be afraid to ask questions, and if you do, make sure you are willing to do whatever it takes to get that answer. Seeking is not a passive thing. I promise that if you have questions and you ask God sincerely, he WILL answer you. I have experienced too many times to count even just at the MTC. He loves us so much and wants to communicate with us. He will be with us everyday if we invite him.
I love you all and hope you have a great week!!
Love,
Sister Clement
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