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| The Infamous Map |
Ni Hao Ma??? Jin Tian Hen Hao.
I love Monday
too. Today is a day where I can go to the temple and talk with my family
and friends. It's the best day ever next to Sundays. Tell everyone not to worry about me writing them back. I am happy to
write them back, I love everyone and want them to know that I truly care
about them. My first priority is to write the amazing YOU, my sweet
dear mama and then I write all the people after you.
Your letter totally helped me a lot. It was direct but helpful and
made me realize what I need to work on. When I wrote that letter and
sent it, all my frustrations went away.
Ever since Tuesday my companion
and I have been tight. We started companion prayers every night and hug
each other and say good things to each other. We never take anything
seriously with each other anymore. We decided that it was time that we
work together and find that unity. She has been amazing and I am proud
of her. Everyday, I pray for her to improve on the language and not be
easily discouraged.
We learned a lot about the Second Coming this past
week because we wanted to teach our investigators about the life of
Jesus Christ. Sister Strong and I watched a video about Christ's death
and how he died for us. Sister Strong and I cried together every time
there was a Second Coming related topic. I cried because Jesus Christ
does really love us and cares about us more than himself, and how he is
able to heal my ears someday. Sister Strong cried because I will be able
to hear again. We built a stronger relationship in that.
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| Hosting Day! |
On Wednesday (Love the Missionary Mama website), I was able to host
6 amazing girls that bore with me. Unfortunately I wasn't the best
host. We had a meeting before we were able to host and the instructor
explained that we will have to be outside at the curb and wait for the
girls to come in. So I heard all the instruction about starting outside
and bringing the girls into the MTC. He specifically chose 7 of us girls
to help with something. I missed what the instructor said. He told 7
girls in front of us in a big room to turn around and said that we were
partners. I didn't think they were the new missionaries. I was expecting
that they would come out of the cars or buses. So I told the girl that I
didn't know what to do before realizing that she was the new
missionary. "Oops," I said. And then I said, "I know the way around, follow
me." So I took her to her room and class. 2nd girl got dropped off. I
dropped her suitcase so many times.... 3 suitcases is a lot for a small
person to carry around. When she got her stuff, a senior lady told
me to take 2 extra new sisters with me. So that equaled a lot of
suitcases. So I thought 2 girls were in the same building as me, and 1
girl in a different building but I didn't know where. So we started
at the bookstore so they could get their books for class and walked all the
way across to the other side of the campus. We went up hill, down hill,
down the ramp to the 17-M building. Turns out 1 of the girls lives in my
residence and the other two live in a different one. I gave one girl to
another host to help her and lead two girls to building 3-M. I didn't
know where 3-M was. Turns out it was right by the Bookstore where we
started. Ugh. We carried the suitcases all the way back, up the ramp, up
the hill, down the hill. We arrived in their building. Turns out they
don't have an elevator so we carried the suitcases up 4 floors. My arm was
so sore and tired and I brought the girls to class. I can picture those
girls writing to their parents, "So our host was so crazy and she made
us work out on our first day, and she didn't know what to do." Haha,
they said they loved me ;)
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| (This is a picture another Missionary Momma posted on her facebook of her daughter leaving. Look who is on the right side! I unknowingly got a sneak peek of my China doll! This is what Sister Moore is referring to in this next sentence.) |
So my 5th girl, the one you saw in the picture
of missionary mamas, her and her family hugging each other was so
heartbreaking. I remember those moments with you. She just cried. I
talked to her and she started smiling and enjoying her time. The senior
lady once again added another girl with me. It was crazy. They both live
at the same residence as me. We found out that the elevator in our
building was broken so we carried the suitcases up 3 floors. Turns out that
they were roommates. I kept talking about how exciting it is and that they will
find out who their new companion is. I said, "Take a deep breath, this
is the last time to be alone." They both did and were excited to find
out who their companion was..... We arrived at class and guess who's companion with
who? The girls I hosted at the same time were companions with each other.
"Very smooth Sister Moore very smooth." Great advice to them when I didn't
know they were going to be companions. I was full of sweat and
one of my cochlear implants stopped working and I couldn't hear in class
very well for an hour. That was frustrating. But one good side of not
having one cochlear implant is..... my teacher didn't pick on me
in class.
On Saturday at 5:45 am, Sister Strong wanted to go to an exercise class so I
thought that I would run while she was doing the class. It's in the same
building. I ran two miles straight and it felt so good. When I finished
class, I went to the room were Sister Strong had her class, and there was a
girl waving at me. I turned around to see if someone else was waving back
at her, turns out it was just me. So I waved back at her awkwardly. She
kept waving and I started to realize who that girl was, it was Kylee
Simpkins. I have not seen that girl for a very long time. Man, she is
sooooo tiny and tall. I apologized to her about not recognizing her. I
wasn't expecting her for another few weeks. It was so good to see her.
Later in the day, I was so frustrated with the language. "How am I
going to do this language? How am I going to hear the tones. I can't do
this." I told Sister Strong that I needed to go to the restroom. Luckily
it was a one stall kind of bathroom. I kind of broke down and prayed to
my Father in Heaven in my heart. I felt God's love. The feeling told me
to keep reading Alma 37. When I went to Alma 37, the first verse I saw
was 36, and then I read 37. That was the answer to my prayer and it was
powerful.
Later we did TRC, where we teach members about specific
things. Our first time was two weeks ago on Saturday. We taught two
different guys. The hard thing was they spoke more yin wen (English) then
Zhong wen (Chinese) which tempted us to speak Yin wen. We got in trouble
for speaking Yin Wen. This past Saturday, we spoke 100% Zhong Wen. We
were happy but were told we needed to work on pronunciation. One of the
guys we taught two weeks ago, and we taught him again this past Saturday,
received his mission call. He is going to Canada. So excited for him.
Yesterday..... I looooooove Sunday, so refreshing. We had Cheryl A.
Esplin (2nd Counselor in the Primary General Presidency) come speak to us in Relief
Society. She reminded us that we are called to represent the Savior
because we know Him and we know His plan. The Lord expects our Labor,
our Testimony, and our Devotion. We are the last Dispensation and We have a
lot of work to do. She then showed us the video of the Savior's 2nd
Coming.... I bawled.... Weishenme? (Why) I wasn't crying because I was
sad. I was crying because I was filled with joy! Cheryl Esplin asked a
question and wanted some of the sister missionaries to answer...Sister
Hughes sat next to me and decided to volunteer. So the camera was zoomed in
on her on the big screen and here I am right next to her bawling my eyes
out. After Relief Society Sister Price saw me crying. That girl is my
rock. She knew what I was crying about. She said, "The Lord doesn't have
to heal your ears, We both know you're already awesome and you're going
to change many people's lives. When you bring others to come unto
Christ in New York and other places, they are going to thank you in
Heaven and say, "Because of you, I am saved." I was filled with joy. I
am really gonna miss that girl. She leaves in 2 weeks. We call each
other "The Rock."
This morning, I went and did sealings for my first time. I was
filled with love and the spirit. What an amazing opportunity it is to
help people be sealed to their family. It's an amazing work. The sealer
thanked me for my big smile. The people in the room hugged me and asked if I
could bear my testimony in Chinese. I did and it was awesome.
Everyone here at the MTC keeps saying that I am happy and that
every time they see me, I am constantly smiling. It's a TRUE smile. Mom,
I am so happy. I am happy through the hard times too. I don't let that
tear me down. This place is full of the spirit and I am so so so
grateful for the gospel. Let your smile shine forth unto all nations and
you'll be blessed.
To answer your question, the Dietary room is a little room in the cafeteria. So if your have
gluten problems, or lactose or any allergy you go there. So I signed
some paper work and I get food there. I feel sooo much better. I haven't
been sick lately.
Can you send me
Lori's address? She wrote me and I would like to write her back. You
have amazing siblings.
I love you sooooo much mom, You're my best friend. I wear the ring
every single day! Your letter is the best part of my week. It's not a
distraction. It's uplifting and inspiring.
Love you mom,
Wo Ai Ni
Mo Jie Mei
Sister Moore
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