I have really appreciated reading all of the wonderful emails that many of you have sent me. It is always nice being reminded of the wonderful support I have at home.
I am happy to report that I have had another great week! I have been incredibly busy with learning Tagalog, attending devotionals, class, etc. For this reason, time has been going by really fast!
This last week, I went into the auditorium for choir and noticed that there were teleprompters in the room. I instantly knew that someone important would be speaking, and I was right! We had the privilege of hearing Elder Oaks speak, and I had a superb seat as well. The devotional was broadcasted to all of the MTC's in the world, and apparently I was on screen a few times for the choir number. I guess you could say I'm famous in the missionary world! lol...It was a great experience to be so close to an apostle of God that I had only seen on T.V. before. The Spirit was very strong as he spoke and the feeling of the room testified of the truth of his words and office.
Many have asked how the food is, and all I can say is that I'm happy they have salad bars here! The average meal consists of way more fried food than I'm used to, but they always have a healthy alternative, which is nice. Also, they have the best oatmeal and cream of wheat here! What can I say, I'm a simple guy!
I have been blessed with good health as I have been here. Unfortunately, everybody in my district except my companion and I have been sick in the past week. My roommates got bronchitis, and the flu has already made its way around the MTC. I have been the mom of the district, reminding the other Elders here to take their medicine. Haha. At any rate, I've been sanitizing and washing my hands a lot!
It was interesting coming into the MTC and looking at those who were leaving and thinking they seemed so much older than I, when many of them were actually younger. I have noticed a growth in myself already, the type of growth that hard work, aided by the Spirit, provides. I have to be honest, when we were told that we had to give lessons to fake investigators, I wondered how strong the Spirit could really reside in the lessons, because it seemed like a disingenuous task. However, as I have given lessons, I have been reminded of the fact that the Spirit is present when any truth is spoken, regardless of whether the "investigator" is actually an investigator. I have also been reminded of those simple pieces of doctrine that we all take for granted, but that make all the difference in our lives. I have learned to appreciate those simple principles more as I contemplate the difference it can make in the lives of many around the world.
Have a great week everyone!
Love,
Elder Pulley
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