Hey Family!! Sorry about last week when I didn't send a message!! I hope you all can read this! It's been a great week for me in the MTC. I have learned a lot of Spanish and my goal is to be fluent by the time I leave!! I hope I can do it, one of the teachers told me that I just need to continually speak in Spanish and no English as much as possible. so we will see how that will go! Hopefully when I call you it will be all Spanish... ha ha
I was able to receive some cool inspiration this week while in class I finally was able to understand what it means to have hope and faith. I never thought you needed them both for it to make sense. So you can understand what I mean I will try to explain. First, I looked up what it means to have faith. Then I looked up to find out what it means to hope for things. And a quote that is in Preach My Gospel made it all connect. I learned that you first need hope in things and desire things. We then pray and s faith and act on our hope. To show out Heavenly Father that we truly desire something, and only after we act in faith will we see the blessing be poured out on us. Then today I was talking with my teacher and he said why many don't receive revelation is because we don't apply the teachings in out life. So I decided that is something I want to do while in the MTC! I want to be able to take the lessons and apply it to my life.
Another thing I received this week was today at the temple I looked around the room in the Celestial room and a feeling of love consumed me. I had no idea who these people were in the room, however I wanted to go and give them all hugs. It was possibly the weirdest thing, and as I was sitting there it made me smile because the thought of all of us children of God suddenly makes sense. As I looked around the room at all those in there I noticed how the chairs were to big and everyone's feet were dangling off the ends. I looked and it suddenly clicked! We may not look like children nor may we act like them but we have the love and innocence of a child. It was very helpful for me because I have been struggling with trying to love all those in my room because they do things that bug me beyond belief. So I am going to apply what I learned in the temple in my normal life and just love them as if we were all little children.
As far as doctrine is going it's coming. I feel like it's so much and all at once but I'm trying my hardest to figure it out. I know the Spanish will come because it is only part of missionary work. I know that I have a long way to go before I even get close to knowing what I need to but I'm trying my best! I hope that I can master the language before I can go! Because if I do then when I'm in the field the people I first meet will be able to better understand what I am trying to teach them.
PLEASE NO MORE FOOD!!! hahaha I have 4 boxes full of food and I am too full to eat any more by the end of the day!! I love it all and so does everone else but I really don't need it!!! Idk if you got my letter but I;ve gained 10 pounds!!!! I don't want to weigh a million pounds when I get back!!:)
Answers:
1. the discussions are going great!!! I have 2 invesgtigators and we teach all the time! the "investigators" are our teachers so it is sometimes hard! But it is the best way to learn how to teach with the spirit and to follow what he says. Even though I mess up I gain so much out of the lessons. It's how I was able to receive revelation about faith and hope.
2. The food is great....sometimes! It's sometimes not as good as I would like! One thing I love a lot is a wrap!! It has beans, rice, spinach, almonds, cranberries and lots of good stuff!! I have it at least once a day!! But the food is so good I have to hold back because if I don't I will be so fat when I leave!!! Plus I have already gained 10 pounds and it's only been about a month so that's not good!!!
3. Everyone is obssessed with Caitlin it drives me nuts! they steal my letter from her and smell them because they smell like a girl!! One of the guys in my room stole a picture from my picture book and put it up on his side!! I was freaking out!
Thank you all for everything you do! You are all an inspiration to me and I can truly feel your love and support each and every day!! I will do my best to write each and everyone of you!! I love you all so much and I'm glad to now you are doing so well. I will keep you in my prayers always!!
With Lots of Love,
Elder Trujillo
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Another Letter!!!!!
Hola Familia
Lo sinto sobre no despedida afectosa un "email". It was a busy day! This week has been crazy!! I have loved every second of it though! I have been able to pray and learn so much! I have had some amazing things happen to me. I love the temple I have not had such experiences like I have had there. The language is getting easier! I absoltely love this place!! It has been the hardest thing I have ever done! It is sad meeting all these people and getting close and watching them leave. It's been good though. We are losing 2 of the people in our district because they are going to the Spain MTC!! I had some weird experiences. 1st of all I was at the cafeteria and a girl came in line and started talking to me. Well not talking to a girl for 3 weeks straight does stuff to you. I just looked at her smiled, grabbed my tray and walked away. However, that wasn't the first time. The second time I was in a room where we watch videos of the prophets and learn. Well this group of girls came and sat next to our district. I'm sitting there and this girl touches my arm and started to talk. I have never felt so terrified of a girl in my life! It is like they are from a different planet!! I have no idea what is going on!! However the people in my district are awesome!! They are fun to be around and we have awesome experiences. My companion is not freaking me out as much in my sleep! I have learned so much!! The weirdest thing is when I have a question it gets answered every time without fail! One thing I have been struggling with most is not having you all with me. I miss the energy and laughter our family brings. I have gained 10 pounds!! Yes, it is happening Elder Trujillo is getting to be a fatty!! haha I have been just trying to keep it off but I just want to accept it. I have been able to feel the Holy Ghost and gift of tongues. I know that I have been guided to say what I need. It's weird it just comes to you and you say it. I seriously had no idea how I said some of the things I have. it was strongest when I was in something called TRC it's when you teach memebers of the church. I love this experience so much. It is the hardest thing I have ever done yet it is the best thing for me. I miss you all so much!! I miss talking and laughing with all of you. I hope you all are learning spanish with Rosetta Stone, because when I get back I won't be speaking in English. I want our entire family to learn Spanish! And me knowing it I will be able to help with learning! I want to because it is good to know!! I want to do it so then I can keep the language!! I know doing it will help us grow closer because learning with others has helped me love them and has allowed me to serve them!! I hope that when I get back we can do that! I Love you all and miss you tons!! I hope you are all doing great! Love you. Tell Skyler a letter is coming soon. Love you all!!
Love,
Elder Trujillo
Lo sinto sobre no despedida afectosa un "email". It was a busy day! This week has been crazy!! I have loved every second of it though! I have been able to pray and learn so much! I have had some amazing things happen to me. I love the temple I have not had such experiences like I have had there. The language is getting easier! I absoltely love this place!! It has been the hardest thing I have ever done! It is sad meeting all these people and getting close and watching them leave. It's been good though. We are losing 2 of the people in our district because they are going to the Spain MTC!! I had some weird experiences. 1st of all I was at the cafeteria and a girl came in line and started talking to me. Well not talking to a girl for 3 weeks straight does stuff to you. I just looked at her smiled, grabbed my tray and walked away. However, that wasn't the first time. The second time I was in a room where we watch videos of the prophets and learn. Well this group of girls came and sat next to our district. I'm sitting there and this girl touches my arm and started to talk. I have never felt so terrified of a girl in my life! It is like they are from a different planet!! I have no idea what is going on!! However the people in my district are awesome!! They are fun to be around and we have awesome experiences. My companion is not freaking me out as much in my sleep! I have learned so much!! The weirdest thing is when I have a question it gets answered every time without fail! One thing I have been struggling with most is not having you all with me. I miss the energy and laughter our family brings. I have gained 10 pounds!! Yes, it is happening Elder Trujillo is getting to be a fatty!! haha I have been just trying to keep it off but I just want to accept it. I have been able to feel the Holy Ghost and gift of tongues. I know that I have been guided to say what I need. It's weird it just comes to you and you say it. I seriously had no idea how I said some of the things I have. it was strongest when I was in something called TRC it's when you teach memebers of the church. I love this experience so much. It is the hardest thing I have ever done yet it is the best thing for me. I miss you all so much!! I miss talking and laughing with all of you. I hope you all are learning spanish with Rosetta Stone, because when I get back I won't be speaking in English. I want our entire family to learn Spanish! And me knowing it I will be able to help with learning! I want to because it is good to know!! I want to do it so then I can keep the language!! I know doing it will help us grow closer because learning with others has helped me love them and has allowed me to serve them!! I hope that when I get back we can do that! I Love you all and miss you tons!! I hope you are all doing great! Love you. Tell Skyler a letter is coming soon. Love you all!!
Love,
Elder Trujillo
Sunday, April 8, 2012
First P-day!
Our first Email on his first P-Day!!!!!!!!!
Hola Familia!!
Como Esta? Well I'm doing well! It's been really great so far in the MTC. There are a lot of rules to follow it's crazy!! This week has been a little rough with trying to figure out the schedule and everything! Thank you for all the packages!!! I love everything in them! Glad all is going well back home! There food is great! I have gained 10 pounds so if that can put into perspective on how much I love the food! My companion's name is Elder Hammond and he is a great kid I love him like a brother! We have had some great experiences! The second or third night we were sleeping and in the middle of the night I felt a shaking in my bed so I turned and looked.. As I turned and looked I say my companion standing up staring straight at me. As I was laying there about to poop my pants he just went right back to bed without a single word. The next morning I asked him about it and he told me that he read his clock wrong and thought it was time to wake up. It was a funny experience but through it I was able to grow closer to him cuz we were able to laugh and joke about it. It has been kind of a struggle learning Spanish and all the doctorine that I need because I just want to learn it all in one night. I had a little break down last night when I was in class because I couldn't figure out what was being taught and I was just having a hard time. So then I went out and talked with the teacher who helped me through it as we were walking I had the spirit whisper something mom would tell me when I would get upset. It was just "BREATHE" I felt so comforted after hearing that. Something so simple yet so powerful, I think mostly because it was like at that instant I could feel the love and warmth from everyone that loves me and supported me. Besides that everythign is going well I have learned so much and continue to grow each day! How is everyone doing? What have you been up to? Have you finally cleared out the mess I left? I hope you all know how much I Love each and everyone of you! That I pray and care for you all!! I just think of the time when I get back and we can all go up to the temple and be sealed as a family together! It just brings a smile to my face everytime I think of it! It makes me happy, warm and extremely excited! The joy and happiness I get from knowing I will be able to be with all of you forever is unreal. I have never felt any other joy greater, and I know that when all of you feel what I do you will want to just scream as loud as you can and jump for joy!! So thank you all so much and I Love you all so much and care for you all!!!!!!
From the MTC,
Elder Trujillo
Hola Familia!!
Como Esta? Well I'm doing well! It's been really great so far in the MTC. There are a lot of rules to follow it's crazy!! This week has been a little rough with trying to figure out the schedule and everything! Thank you for all the packages!!! I love everything in them! Glad all is going well back home! There food is great! I have gained 10 pounds so if that can put into perspective on how much I love the food! My companion's name is Elder Hammond and he is a great kid I love him like a brother! We have had some great experiences! The second or third night we were sleeping and in the middle of the night I felt a shaking in my bed so I turned and looked.. As I turned and looked I say my companion standing up staring straight at me. As I was laying there about to poop my pants he just went right back to bed without a single word. The next morning I asked him about it and he told me that he read his clock wrong and thought it was time to wake up. It was a funny experience but through it I was able to grow closer to him cuz we were able to laugh and joke about it. It has been kind of a struggle learning Spanish and all the doctorine that I need because I just want to learn it all in one night. I had a little break down last night when I was in class because I couldn't figure out what was being taught and I was just having a hard time. So then I went out and talked with the teacher who helped me through it as we were walking I had the spirit whisper something mom would tell me when I would get upset. It was just "BREATHE" I felt so comforted after hearing that. Something so simple yet so powerful, I think mostly because it was like at that instant I could feel the love and warmth from everyone that loves me and supported me. Besides that everythign is going well I have learned so much and continue to grow each day! How is everyone doing? What have you been up to? Have you finally cleared out the mess I left? I hope you all know how much I Love each and everyone of you! That I pray and care for you all!! I just think of the time when I get back and we can all go up to the temple and be sealed as a family together! It just brings a smile to my face everytime I think of it! It makes me happy, warm and extremely excited! The joy and happiness I get from knowing I will be able to be with all of you forever is unreal. I have never felt any other joy greater, and I know that when all of you feel what I do you will want to just scream as loud as you can and jump for joy!! So thank you all so much and I Love you all so much and care for you all!!!!!!
From the MTC,
Elder Trujillo
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