Family and Friends!
I can't believe it is Monday again. By now I usually have a huge list of things that I want to write home about, but today I have nothing. It is kinda weird. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year's and that you are all home safely. Christmas was fun and they kept us nice and busy, but we didn't do anything for New Year's- imagine that. :D
But while I do not have a list of things to write about, I suppose I do have some interesting news. While I did not have to spend time in the hopsital as Kevin did, I did get to spend time in doctor's waiting rooms. Sis Bray's foot has been bothering her for awhile so she finally went and got it checked out by the MTC Athletic Trainers. After going to them a couple of times, then to the MTC doctor, then to the BYU Health Clinic Urgent Care we ended up at a foot and ankle specialist's office. It turns out that she has a very severe case of tendonitis! Scary, huh?!? :D We went from limping, to crutches, to a wheelchair and she is now in a big ol' black boot. The crutches and wheelchair were much more entertaining, but we get places quicker with "Ulga" the boot. It has been an eventful week in that way and has kept us very busy. I am glad that she is great though. Well, minus having to be in the boot for 3-5 weeks. :D
I had a very humbling week in terms of my Chinese. I let myself think that because of the pilot program my Mandarin is better than the other district's that came in when I did. During fast and testimony meeting though I realized I am far from better than anybody. I have been very blessed to be in the pilot program and to be getting such a great opportunity to teach progressing investigator's while still in the MTC. But I had to remind myself that just because I have this great blessing, it doesn't make me better than anybody else. I still need to work hard- harder than I have been. I want to be able to land on my feet running when I get to Taiwan. So this week I am really trying to concentrate on SYLing- Speak Your Language. Basically that just means that I speak Mandarin as much as possible at all times. It is such a great tool to help me practice. We'll see how the week goes.
I am sorry, this letter is not very exciting. The laundry room (where I write my emails as I type) is really loud today and I can't focus. Oh missionaries! :D
I am so grateful for all the letters and support that I have been getting. Thank you so much for taking the time to write! I love you all and am SO grateful that I have this opportunity to serve my Lord. I have learned so much and have deepened my faith in Him 10 fold. I know that this Church is true and that through doing all that we are asked we can return to the presence of our God and King to live with our families.
I love you!
Sister Amy Reece
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