So first, grandma dropped me off and then I went straight to my class and let me tell you, I HAVE THE BEST DISTRICT EVER! I walk in and there's 3 girls from Europe all talking in their cute accents! I fell in love immediately! I had to go watch an orientation video with one of the sisters from GERMANY! and guess what, I find out that she's my companion! My companion is from Germany!!! She is so amazing! She's so ready to teach its amazing she has such a strong testimony already! I have learned so much from her in just these 3 days! Also, there is a girl from the Philipines in my district and the other two are from Norway and Sweden. Seriously? Best district ever. Honestly, we all just love each other so much already! I cannot believe how blessed I've been by being put in this awesome companionship!
So, the first day, the MTC was just so fun with all my girls. So fun! I decided to take it upon myself and eat the stereotypical American food so everyone from my branch can make fun of me. (yes, it is very weird eating the food that I once used to serve) Oh ya! That's the other thing! Not only is my district the best ever, so is my branch! We have sister and elders from all over the world going all different places! It's amazing I love my branch so much! Second day, was kinda crazy! I had to get three shots (ouch.) and our schedule was kind of changed around a bit and really, we just didn't get very prepared for the day. I learned this from my branch president that "If ye are prepared ye shall not fear." so ya yesterday there was a little fear because, as comforted as I was with my European and Philipine sisters there already loving me, the mission is still a very hard and scary thing to do! But I'm learning step by step. Well I guess I should mention that our district is an English speaking district so that was making me nervous too... when am I gonna learn French?! I'm really not fluent! haha but I just decided to trust the Lord and the French will come. I know it will.
I've learned so much about teaching! So much. I have some amazing teachers. (one of my teachers served in my mission French speaking as well) I think the thing that has stuck out to me the most, is that I must be "firmly attached to Christ." Because with so much that I am being taught and because I am only here for 2 weeks, I don't know what I should be focusing on! That's probably going to be my main focus though over these next 2 weeks is coming closer to Christ, and other things! Because there's a reason why I'm with this English branch so I'm going to soak it in and learn as much as I can in my native language!
Seriously, best companion ever. She's so hilarious! and chill! so perfect for me! I'm just so grateful for the experience I've had so far and can't wait for more!
Email me? anyone? haha krista.tenney@myldsmail.net
Love,
Soeur Tenney
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