Hey family!
The MTC is great. Still having fun. Yesterday we learned about recognizing the Spirit in our teaching. We were taught to sometimes take a step back and pause for a bit and really listen for the Spirit. So last night, E. Gibbons and I were doing some practicing teaching with E. Simonsen and E. Kramer (of our twin district) and we challenged them to baptism. E. Kramer said yes, but E. Simonsen had some concerns, so we did what we learned that morning and paused, listened and then acted. It was supreme. The Spirit helped us resolve his concern completely. The Spirit is the true teacher, if it isn't in the lesson then nothing is getting accomplished. All E. Gibbons and I have to do is create an atmosphere where the Spirit can be present and let it work its magic. The Holy Ghost is the true converter.
So last night, during daily planning (after our sweet teaching experience) E. G. wanted to plan out every detail of our Pday. What time we'd get up, what time we'd do our laundry, what time we'd return to the room, what time we'd go back to put our clothes in the dryer, what time we'd leave for the temple, what time we'd come back from the temple, what time we'd start our emails, what time we'd finish our emails. It was ridiculous. He even wanted to plan what time he would write a letter to each person. I always thought the P in Pday was for Preparation...not Psycho. It was pretty entertaining.
Last wednesday (Feb. 29th) was the end of our goals. So that means we SYL'd (Speak Your Language) all day long. It was nuts. E. G. was asking to get some copies made in Thai and the copy girl was not ok with it. She told him if he wanted help he would have to speak english. E. G. refused. Her attitude changed from content to contempt faster than I've ever seen. In the end, she wouldn't copy his stuff for copyright reasons...it was hilarious.
On Sunday, Alex Boyer gave the fireside (He is one of the only black guys in motab and has a mormon message about him. check it out, it is pretty cool). But it was the funniest fireside we've had so far. He was hilarious. I have never heard so many black jokes in my life. "It scared the afro out of me" #myfavorite. It was really spiritual at the same time though. He has a way strong testimony and is passionate about the gospel.
So the Thai news this week is that they are very touchy people. Apparently, personal space doesn't exist. Bro. Jenkins said that people will rest their hands on your thigh in church meetings and stuff. He said people will come and rub your stomach while they talk to you. It will be pretty interesting. Oh, he also said they give a lot of butt slaps...#goodgame? Pretty much, it will be awesome and bizarre at the same time.
Thanks for the letters. They are the best! I love you tons...mucho tons.
Elder M. Riley Creer
The Only
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Apparently one of the dryers generates a near perfect C note #thingsmycomptellsme #Lifewithsomeoneobsessedwithmusic
Got the lowdown on Cutco this week...again #backwheniwassellingcutco #canttakeitanymore
(background info: our classroom has a one way mirror opposite our board so people can evaluate our teachers and stuff)
Our district leader stares at himself in the mirror when he talks to us #uhhyournotTHATgoodlooking
My comp is a hoarder #interventiontime
Sunday prelude number had 2 sisters singing and 2 sisters signing #couldntstopthinkingabouthappyhandsclub
MTC is a blast. Missionary work is awesome. #besttwoyears #ADRIAN
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