Be Brave!

Hola!

Hermana D got hit in the back of the head with a dodgeball at gym a few weeks ago. She has had to go to physical therapy for her back a few times so I have left the MTC three times for doctor's appointments. It is weird being out in the "real" world again! Even if it just for a few minutes. I never realize how secluded we are in the MTC. Today at the physical therapist office I walked in and heard a basketball game on. It took everything in me to not watch. I got into my letter writing and I pretty much did that for the two hours we were there. I was really glad it was p-day.

This past week one of the zone resources teachers pulled me aside and we chatted. They rotate between the other Elder's and Hermana's in my district so it was my turn on Friday for a one on one. During our studies we went over chapter 1 in preach my gospel. One of the lines that stood out to was something about missionaries being called to live on a higher plane. In my mind I pictured an airplane above the ground. I have realized the importance of taking that to heart all the time. Even in the little things like turning away from a basketball (which was really difficult). One of the things we talked about in our one on one was knowing what the difference was in missionary life, converstation, attitude and what makes us different. I feel like I have a lot more to learn on this subject but I was grateful to learn from a returned missionary. We also talked about how I can do harder things because I am wearing the name of Christ. I haven't had to many times yet where I have had to be brave but I know they will come. It is going to be hard. I am not one that is out in the front or causing contention (for good or bad) in situations I am unsure of. I know that my intermediate family may be laughing right now but really outside of our house I am more reserved and don't say what I think. As we talked I realized that I am not using my bravery as my own self but using it for Christ to teach the gospel. This week and for the rest of my mission I am really going to try so hard to remember that principle. I am doing this not as Amy Fish but as Hermana Fish. I hope that makes sense! I also can't believe I only have 3 weeks left the in the MTC! Time really fly's when you are having fun!

You will love this and I will have to send pictures but this week (starting today) my district has a new addition. It is called "la roca" which translates to be "the rock". Last night in district meeting we talked about how we could improve our speaking spanish only skills. One of the suggestions we came up with was to inflict something painful upon us if we spoke english. So last night Elder T and Elder B found a rock and we all signed it with the scripture Helman 5:12 on it. So far I have managed to avoid having it but it has got passed around a few times. I will have to send you a picture but since no one wants it we are speaking spanish ALL the time now! It is awesome! I am using the words that I know a lot more and just leaving out the words I don't know. The times we have slipped the most is when we are telling a story and we say the words that don't matter in English like the word "like". I can't tell you how many times I said that word a day but I know it was a lot and I always tried to break the habit but never did! I am trying really hard to not have those filler words in Spanish. So far so good!

Oh this last week we had Elder Russell M. Nelson come to the MTC! It was great but it was a tiny bit over my head. I knew it would be the minute he said "This talk is for the new MTC Presidents". I am not sure if I told you but last week (maybe 2) we had all 13-15 MTC presidents in the Provo MTC. If you have looked up the MTC's you should there are some really pretty buildings out there. AND to think! They are all teaching missionaries how to be missionaries and how to teach the gospel! It is amazing. I have this new found love for going everywhere in the world! I met a girl last night going to Thailand today. She was telling me how she will get to ride around on a Elephant. Really though! That would be the coolest ever! I really need to find a job that will fly me to all these amazing places. Either that or be on the amazing race!

Well time is out but I love you all!

Hermana Fish