Today was our PDay. We went to a session at the Mt Timp Temple. It is a gorgeous, large temple and it was packed! The Provo Temple was closed for a month for repairs and cleaning so we had to be creative to get to the temple.
We got back too late and missed lunch. I was so starving and finally found somewhere where I could buy some candy and bought a bag of chocolate covered peanuts......they were not as good as the Costco Chocolate Almonds but they did the trick.
Larry did laundry (isn't he nice), then we went and worked out, then study, eat and study.
The "role playing" is not my favorite part, but it where I learn the most. It is easy to think "I know how" or "I understand", but applying it is another story......humbling. I have more and more admiration for the young missionaries and what they do.
They use the latest teaching techniques and it really does make a difference.....they teach a concept, we discuss, then we are forced to do it, then we evaluate. We repeat this. We have a large group activity for 1 hour, a small group activity for 2 hours, then a video or guest speaker. They are constantly changing things which helps so much with the concentration.
The MTC is filled with such a wonderful spirit. The volunteers, Branch President, etc. sacrifice so much for the missionary program. The first day, the director of the senior missionary program and his wife spoke to us. He said we can call him any hour of the day and night. He was sincere. Then he said, We have told our married children that they CANNOT CALL US at night.....but the missionaries can. They are here long hours.
We still have not heard about our visa. We won't hear any more until Monday at noon when the mail comes.
Today there were only 4-5 senior couples at dinner. Most everyone has left for their missions. Many left at noon on Friday, some left Friday night and lots left this morning. We miss them. We have meet the most incredible senior couples. They have had so much church experience and bear powerful testimonies. They are kind, interesting and I can feel their spirit.
I feel so blessed to be here. What an incredible church we belong to. I feel the Savior guiding this missionary program.......men and women could not orchestrate this amazing program.
I love each of you. We are fasting for each of you specifically tonight and tomorrow. Fasting at the MTC is helpful. They close the cafeteria at 6 pm and don't open it until Sunday at 430 or 5:00. I need the Lord's help that comes from fasting but it is always difficult for me to go without food for 24 hours. I know there is great power in the fast and I am asking the Lord to bless each of you as well as hurry our visa.
Love,
Mom
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