Patience

Good Morning everybody! I just thought I would make it known I got up at 4:30 this morning so I guess miracles do happen. My companion likes to get up and do our laundry so that is a fun time NOT. The good news is I only have 1 week left in the MTC! I have almost survived!! It has been frustrating here. I have learned some hecka patience because my companion does not like to leave the room or be outside. So I have been stuck inside a jail looking room. It's not the vibe. But I do get lots of study time so that has been good! Learning as much Spanish as possible before I leave. 


This last week we can only speak Spanish no matter what. I feel decent about it. I can say what I need but not much more than that. Lots to learn still so that will be a wild ride! I get to use Spanish alot to talk to the native speakers in our branch. They can usually understand what I am trying to say so that gives me hope haha! 


This week we had a devotional with Marcus B Nash from the 70. He talked about how touching someone with the gospel of Jesus Christ does not have to be by sharing and teaching them about the gospel. Instead it can be by sharing love, smiling, serving, being sincere in getting to know them, a handshake, and even eye contact. I was thinking that all of us as disciples of Jesus Christ have the opportunity to have his light with us. As we stay worthy and strive to carry the light of Christ others can come to know Christ through us. That is such a cool opportunity. I hope that as a missionary and throughout my life others can come to know their Savior Jesus Christ by coming to know me. I know that all of you can do that as well. Let us all come to know Jesus Christ and strive to be like him so others can as well. 


Anyway, I love and miss you all so much! I hope you are doing good. Reach out I love seeing how you guys are doing. No promises I will respond. I am kinda awful at resposponding. But I promise I read and enjoy them!  Have a good week everyone. Play pickleball in honor of me this week!!! 


Love Like Jesus!


Much Love, Hermana Peterson 



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