Time flies...

I can't believe the way time flies around here. It's absolutely insane. Grandma, it was SO good to hear from you! I hope all is well, and please know that you're letter was very appreciated. I wished I was there to have breakfast with you, Shelby, Mom and Manda, but...MTC breakfasts will suffice for now, I suppose. :)

Sounds like my car has made it to the Hardcastle's! Corinne and Laury Lou...You better take care of that beauty! She's treated me well these past 3 years. Ol' black still has some more adventures to begin. :) Have fun! And be SAFE.

So just when I think I'm getting a grasp of one concept, another is quickly introduced. Things never slow down here at the MTC, but that is for a reason. I really am loving it. There is so much to learn, and obviously Heavenly Father has me here to learn what I need to prior to Thailand. I'm trying to do my best in applying gospel concepts to make it through some difficult times! But all in all, it's a great experience. Last Tuesday we were able to hear from Elder Christofferson from the Twelve, along with his wife. I don't know how we're so blessed! I guess come July we'll be hearing from quite a few more, since the new mission presidents will be here. I wonder who will come tonight? Doesn't matter, they're always good. I love firesides.

MIRACLE OF THE MTC............I went to dinner Wednesday night, burnt out from a rather long study session, only to see Hermana Pitchforth sitting at the table next to mine!!!! It was such a tender mercy! I instantly starting crying and bombarding her with questions. She is the best friend anyone could ever ask for. She's also in a trio, which is fun. She is really enjoying it so far! As I brushed my teeth that night I thought, "I'll probably only see her ever few days, there are so many people here..." Just then, I walked past the sink to see the little 4'11'' fireball missionary washing her face! HAHAHA! Not only does she live in my building....SHE LIVES ACROSS THE HALL!!!! It is such a tender mercy! So now I see her every morning and evening, and throughout the day during meals. I can't believe how wonderful it is. I love having a sister here!

We also had the privilege of talking to a Thai missionary going to serve in Texas. He has many great things to say about the country, and bore a solemn witness that his people needed this gospel. It was so wonderful to hear a Thai person bear their testimony of the truthfulness, and that he knew we were needed there. He encouraged us not to waste a second. He was only 19, but acted like a General Authority. I can't wait to go to Thailand!!!

Heidi, I have to tell you that I think of you almost every time I interact with my Thai teacher, Sister Noppomas. She is exactly the kind of person you would LOVE. Haha. Ah...if only I could have you meet her. Someday! She also makes me love the Thai people even more.

Emmer, thank you for the chips and salsa! This past Saturday we had our weekly planning meeting, which can get rather....intense, shall we say. Sisters and Elders don't agree on quite a few goals, haha. Anyway, it was a wonderful stress reliever and the Elders were very grateful! Thank you!

Speaking of Elders, just when I think they're mature, they whip out ridiculous contests out of nowhere. Like....eating 7 bowls of All-Bran cereal in a day and seeing who can wait the longest...? SERIOUSLY?! Haha, I just have to laugh, though. They certainly keep things interesting.

Funny story--last night we had class with Sister Noppomas, and I asked her about a grammar principle, "Naa vs Khii." I was trying to explain it to her, and she wasn't understanding. I was confused, because she normally catches on pretty quick with English. Finally it clicked in her head! She said, "Sistah, no no no! You do nevah say da 'khii' alone! It mean....." And she got embarrassed. Haha. Then she just kind of slightly smiled and said really quietly, "Poop." The entire district when silent, then busted up laughing. Ah...it was soo funny. I said it alone (it precedes a verb), and with the wrong tone. Anyway, Sis. Noppomas was confused as to why I was asking her about poop. I guess you learn through mistakes....

The language is coming, slowly but surely! Just as my favorite elder said, "I'm forgetting english faster then I'm learning Thai. My brain is mush." That's certainly how I feel some days, the English words are hard to find sometimes. But we're speaking our language more and more every day. I love it! I'm loving everything so far, the good and the bad. Some times it's difficult to see in hard situations, but after the fact, I'm always grateful. I know this is where I need to be! I love praying so much. If you haven't said a prayer from the heart in a while, do it TONIGHT. It will change your life. I love you all! Thank you for being such great supports! I have the best family ever.

Love,

Sister Naegle