Tuesday, June 22, 2010

New Mission Presidents!

I am so excited for this week.....as some of you know, we are having the new mission presidents come this week, which means we're having some very special speakers come as well. (ok this keyboard is really special and does 2 periods every time and the enter key doesn't work.. joyous MTC).. Anyway.....I get to sing in the choir with my compaion Sister Jolley, along with Becs! WE ARE SO EXCITED.. The try out was fun, we didn't think we made it.. But I'm so grateful we did.. We found out this morning that we'll be singing in special meetings just for the misson presidents....where we'll sing for Elder Holland, Pres Packer, Pres Eyring, Pres Uchtdorf, AND Pres Monson.. i love this opportunity! It will be incredible.. We start singing Thursday, and sing every day until Sunday.. They might record a CD for us, so if they do I'll send it home.. I love singing.....singing is when I feel most like an angel.. That sounds silly, but I cannot describe the feeling of singing in a choir, at the MTC, with an incredibly skilled director, singing things you're studying nonstop, everyday.. It's so powerfull! Anyway, I'll let you know how it goes next week.. I realized that I learned reading script in 1 and a half weeks.. Miracle?? OF COURSE.. I can't believe the things that are happening around here.. Last week we had our last week in the temple......they closed the Provo Temple until July 28th or something like that, so we'll be long gone before it opens.. Last time for 18 months! We spent a good 4 1/2 hours there, doing Initiatories, Session, and eating dinner.. We ran into our cute teacher, Sis Noppomas, in the cafeteria.. She was sneaky and paid for our meals before we could! I have a feeling she is a good representative of the Thai people..That was no small amount of money for 5 of us, even in the standards of America.. The exchange rate is something like 33 baht to $1.. I love her! Dad, you asked about my departure date.. The estimated date is July 19th, but we haven't gotten any travel plans or antying yet.. We think in the next 2 weeks we'll get them.. At least the phiithays got their plans 2 weeks prior to leaving.. Anyway, the realization of actually going to Thailand is becoming increasingly real! I've heard some rumors about ways to send stuff home for free, but I'll solidify it and let you know.. I think I send it from here to the post office in bountiful, and then you pay for it when you pick it up or something......and it's discounted? I'll let you know.. Kelly and Dave--CUTE ANNOUNCEMENT! I am so excited for you both.. Kell, I heard you look beautiful in your dress.. I'm so happy for you! I want to see more pictures soon.. And I knew you created the announcement, i could tell! They're adorable.. Matty........HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUNDAY!!!! I can't beleive it's already the end of June.. Sheesh.. I hope you have a happy birthday, and make everyone sing extra loud for you, from me.. I love you so much, big brother! Thank you for being the best example of diligence/patience/love.. I miss and love you so much! I had another interesting run-in with Thai......I was asked to invite my teacher in front of the class in Thai.. The conversation continued for a while, and I was going no where fast.. Well, in order to try to redeem myself, I wanted to ask, in Thai, "Have you ever wondered where you go when you die?" Instead, I asked, "Have you ever wondered where you go when you're killed?" His eyes got big, and he said, "You're going to kill me?" My class thought it was hilarious, and I didn't know what I said wrong! At least I provide the entertainment for the group.. Hahaha.. My District is great, the elders are behaving themselves.. Most of the time.. But we're all getting along well, and realizing the importance of the work more each day.. I am so excited to go, but still have much to learn here at the MTC.. I'm trying not to waste a second! This past week has been interesting.. It had its trials, that's for sure.. But as I tried to rely more on my Heavenly Father, and do the things I needed to do to recieve His help, I witnessed miracles.. My companions and I taught the Restoration on Saturday in Thai, again, and it went so well! As we taught, I envisioned myself in Thailand, teaching, and feeling so much LOVE.. I've never felt that magnitude of love for people I just met.. I loved the investigator, some tall lanky return missionary, and I loved my companions.. The spirit was powerful, and I said everything I wanted to.. The frustration has been that I ahven't been able to express myself in Thai the way I want to.. But I did on Saturday! It was incredible.. I love this work.. I love being here.. I love everything about everything I'm learning.. Stay strong, Family! I love you all so much, and am grateful for your support.. I LOVE YOU!! Love, Sister Naegle.. P..S.. Read 2 talks from Elder Maxwell--they've really blessed my life this week.. One is "A Precious Promise" and the other is "The Inexhaustible Gospel.." I love Elder Maxwell!

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