Well this past week was great!!!! The
spirit was so strong and powerful!!! I am so excited to tell you all.
First off our lessons are going good - both teaching and our class
lessons. I have been learning many new words, phrases, and teaching
points. I really had a breakthrough moment a couple days ago. In
class on Wednesday, we were getting ready for our language study. Our
teacher, Hermano Hardy, asked how our Spanish was doing.... in Spanish :P I
spoke up and said it was ok but I wished it was better. It feels as if I
have been here a lot longer than just a month. We all said our feelings
on it then he said some very powerful words to me. He said "You are
not meant to learn the language in the MTC. That's what the field is
for. Dont worry about it. The MTC is meant for learning how to
follow the spirit." I am not sure why, but it just hit me
then. It was really important for me to hear that and it was nice hearing
it from Hermano Hardy. He told me that the MTC teaches a very small
amount. It teaches the tenses past, present, future, and major wards you
need to know and how to say important things. He told me that he learned a
lot of his Spanish in the field like all the rest.
Well on another note, Tuesday night
was amazing!!!! Since it was the 50th anniversary of the MTC Elder Nelson
and Elder Holland spoke!! Elder Nelson was the main speaker, but wow, what a
night!!! Also there were many 70's in the crowed. They said many inspiring
words that really hit me hard. I still can't get over it! Elder Holland
spoke more about his love for us and the great work we are doing. He said a lot
to the effect that we are a part of history, not as a whole, but
individually. It was a wow moment. Elder Nelson spoke about the
history of the MTC. And how the first one was a language learning center
for missionaries going to Argentina. Sorry for the small points.
I'll send some more info on the talks later.
Well it sounds like everything is
going good on your end. Thank you all so much!! I love getting letters
and hearing all about your week and the fun stuff that is happening.
Dad- Thank you for
Invictus. I shared it with the district and they all loved it! They
are very wise words. :) Thank you for always sending me those great words of
wisdom. And yes, I did cry a little when I read it for the first
time. It just reminded me of all of my past track meets and going to
track meets to see Mitch and Mandy.
Mom- Thank you for the
MITT update! I love hearing how he's doing! Please send more! I
love how you send me Jana's letters :) I love hearing hows she's doing!! :)
Mitch Rochelle and baby B- thank you
again for the package! The cookies and candy were great!! Everyone loved them
:) I sent a letter yesterday so you will get it soon :)
David Mandy+1 and toothless- I hope
all is well with the baby! I hope you both are doing well too!! I can't wait to
hear from you!
Jana- I sent a letter a little
bit ago so you should get it soon! It seems like everything is going
really good in GERMANY!!!
I love you all so much!!! I miss you
too, but I am doing the Lord's work and I know he will bless me for it. I
am so thankful for you all and I love all the support. The MTC is getting
harder but I am pushing on. The Lord has blessed me with a great
family that cares, loves, and supports me. Thank you. I now
see why a mission is so great. Even one month in, I see a lot of
blessings that the Lord has given me.
Love your Son or Brother,
Elder Alex Laubaugh
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