WISCONSIN!!!!
I don't even know how to spell Wisconsin, let alone even go there! Way too cold for me :)
I assume many of you heard about my crazy visa situation. But first let me tell you a little bit of what's been going on here en la CCM (MTC).
After my district left (my first district) I was companions with the two sisters that were left going stateside, who were leaving in two days. Everybody thought I would only be here for maybe an extra day or two. They were a good two days, I love Hna. Harris and Hna. Squires! But then those two left, and I was put in another district, our district A.
Let me explain district A: Nuts!!! But I love those elders, they are probably my most favorite out of the entire MTC! The only reason I can't say they're my absolute favorite is because they're tied with the elders from my district B. Anyway, after my two hermanas left I was the only sister in the Zone, and put in a district who have never had hermanas. But I gotta say, the members they're serving right now have got to think that they're so impressive. They treat sisters, well everyone, so well! Always taking my tray, opening doors (sometimes if I ran to get out of the rain they would run behind me yelling "Quick! She's running! Don't let her open that door!" *sigh* love those elders! What a hoot :) ), carrying my backpack for me, carrying my stuff for me without my backpack... they were just all around awesome. All in Long Beach,CA Spanish speaking. Long Beach did so not know what they got.
My Elders that I was assigned to were E. Yeaman (pronounced like Yay!man) and E. Jackson. I'm pretty sure if I really was a boy I would be just like Elder Yeaman. I'm also pretty sure if he had a twin his mamma would be insane in the membrane. He's so nuts, but that's why I love him. I always knew I could say whatever I want to him and he could just sling it right back. He's planning on going to BYUI when he comes home, so I totally have plans to hunt him down then. Literally hunt - him - down. And finally hug him because he's so awesome. He used to always tell me that the only reason I stayed behind was to help out their district, and that the day they left I would get my visa and go lickety split. Well, he was wrong. You'll see why.
E. Jackson is a Army man, and you can tell. His Spanish is... well, we cut him slack because he's a gringo. No, in all seriousness he had the heart to go behind his choppy Spanish. He also gave me a lot of flack, but for us, I think we definitely learned a lot of patience with each other.
And one day I'll have to describe all the other amazing elders from that district, because they hold such a special place in my heart. So special. Elder Sturdevant, Elder Wickam-Paulson, Elder Horton, Elder Rice, Elder Miner, Elder Starta. Love 'em all.
Everybody thought I would leave before them, but no. They left on Monday *tear*. But I'm sooooo wickedly happy for them. I'm now with another district, district C, who once again have never had an hermana. My Elders are E. Pottorff and E. Flake. We're still learning from each other. They're a good district, and I finally have one sister for a teacher! Yay! It's nice :)
My companion situation has been crazy. After Hnas Harris and Squires left I was put with 3 Brazilian sisters (going, not from Brazil). Sister Hanson was my companion. She was also a solo sister and we had class on the same floor and everything so it worked out really well, we could just escort each other everywhere we needed to go. But then after almost two weeks, all those sisters finally got their visas (Brazilian visas have been coming in really slow), so I had to move a fourth time into a whole different building, with the most sisters in it, the same day my district A was leaving. That was a heart wrenching day.
Now I'm companions with Irmas Free and Heier. They are the sweetest sisters. I love them! They are so patient and so wonderful, I love it. They bring an excellent spirit, which I totally appreciate. Sometimes sisters don't do that because they're rather obnoxious. Anyway, yes, I'm really blessed. I like it. The Lord kept me here for a reason (Elder Yeaman!!!!!).
!
So my visa! They were going to reassign me to go to Wisconsin, which nobody was going to tell me because they changed my reassignment at the last minute before I even knew about it, so that part is all good. They finally got my permiso on Monday-ish from Argentina, and the consulate was coming yesterday to sign all the visas. They changed all the forms so I had to get re-fingerprinted. I accidentally signed my name on the wrong line, and I guess when he saw he threw a fit (I guess he's really picky) and almost didn't take it. But alas, the Lord is on my side, and with a little talking with my travel agent lady sister, he accepted it, and so I leave Monday morning with a giant group going to Buenas Aires, leave here at 8, my flight leaving at 12:05, so Mom, keep phone lines open
Love you all, I only have thirty seconds left, but please make sure some of you are home so I can talk to you for a little bit!
xoxox
I assume many of you heard about my crazy visa situation. But first let me tell you a little bit of what's been going on here en la CCM (MTC).
After my district left (my first district) I was companions with the two sisters that were left going stateside, who were leaving in two days. Everybody thought I would only be here for maybe an extra day or two. They were a good two days, I love Hna. Harris and Hna. Squires! But then those two left, and I was put in another district, our district A.
Let me explain district A: Nuts!!! But I love those elders, they are probably my most favorite out of the entire MTC! The only reason I can't say they're my absolute favorite is because they're tied with the elders from my district B. Anyway, after my two hermanas left I was the only sister in the Zone, and put in a district who have never had hermanas. But I gotta say, the members they're serving right now have got to think that they're so impressive. They treat sisters, well everyone, so well! Always taking my tray, opening doors (sometimes if I ran to get out of the rain they would run behind me yelling "Quick! She's running! Don't let her open that door!" *sigh* love those elders! What a hoot :) ), carrying my backpack for me, carrying my stuff for me without my backpack... they were just all around awesome. All in Long Beach,CA Spanish speaking. Long Beach did so not know what they got.
My Elders that I was assigned to were E. Yeaman (pronounced like Yay!man) and E. Jackson. I'm pretty sure if I really was a boy I would be just like Elder Yeaman. I'm also pretty sure if he had a twin his mamma would be insane in the membrane. He's so nuts, but that's why I love him. I always knew I could say whatever I want to him and he could just sling it right back. He's planning on going to BYUI when he comes home, so I totally have plans to hunt him down then. Literally hunt - him - down. And finally hug him because he's so awesome. He used to always tell me that the only reason I stayed behind was to help out their district, and that the day they left I would get my visa and go lickety split. Well, he was wrong. You'll see why.
E. Jackson is a Army man, and you can tell. His Spanish is... well, we cut him slack because he's a gringo. No, in all seriousness he had the heart to go behind his choppy Spanish. He also gave me a lot of flack, but for us, I think we definitely learned a lot of patience with each other.
And one day I'll have to describe all the other amazing elders from that district, because they hold such a special place in my heart. So special. Elder Sturdevant, Elder Wickam-Paulson, Elder Horton, Elder Rice, Elder Miner, Elder Starta. Love 'em all.
Everybody thought I would leave before them, but no. They left on Monday *tear*. But I'm sooooo wickedly happy for them. I'm now with another district, district C, who once again have never had an hermana. My Elders are E. Pottorff and E. Flake. We're still learning from each other. They're a good district, and I finally have one sister for a teacher! Yay! It's nice :)
My companion situation has been crazy. After Hnas Harris and Squires left I was put with 3 Brazilian sisters (going, not from Brazil). Sister Hanson was my companion. She was also a solo sister and we had class on the same floor and everything so it worked out really well, we could just escort each other everywhere we needed to go. But then after almost two weeks, all those sisters finally got their visas (Brazilian visas have been coming in really slow), so I had to move a fourth time into a whole different building, with the most sisters in it, the same day my district A was leaving. That was a heart wrenching day.
Now I'm companions with Irmas Free and Heier. They are the sweetest sisters. I love them! They are so patient and so wonderful, I love it. They bring an excellent spirit, which I totally appreciate. Sometimes sisters don't do that because they're rather obnoxious. Anyway, yes, I'm really blessed. I like it. The Lord kept me here for a reason (Elder Yeaman!!!!!).
!
So my visa! They were going to reassign me to go to Wisconsin, which nobody was going to tell me because they changed my reassignment at the last minute before I even knew about it, so that part is all good. They finally got my permiso on Monday-ish from Argentina, and the consulate was coming yesterday to sign all the visas. They changed all the forms so I had to get re-fingerprinted. I accidentally signed my name on the wrong line, and I guess when he saw he threw a fit (I guess he's really picky) and almost didn't take it. But alas, the Lord is on my side, and with a little talking with my travel agent lady sister, he accepted it, and so I leave Monday morning with a giant group going to Buenas Aires, leave here at 8, my flight leaving at 12:05, so Mom, keep phone lines openLove you all, I only have thirty seconds left, but please make sure some of you are home so I can talk to you for a little bit!
xoxox
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