Well, one month ago today, we entered the MTC. What an experience, to be where we dropped five of our six kids off and watched them enter the Mission-Life. Then last month we did the same thing. It was full of food, thousands of missionaries, food, spiritual feasts, food, learning, food, and thoroughly enjoying ourselves with teachings from those who have been there, done that.
We flew out of SLC on the17th and have been in the Dominican Republic since then. We have been setting up for life here. We assume that we shall be here for 17 more months helping in the Institute program. We are still getting our feet wet, adjusting to the heat, the food, the driving, the people, and the missionary way of life. What a joy it is, being with Bonnie, enjoying new experiences with her, overcoming obstacles together, discussing goals, plans, and supporting each other.
I taught my third class last night on the First Vision. She will be teaching her first class tomorrow night about directing music. She is scared, for her Spanish is weak, but she will try, and do a great job. We have about twelve young adults signed up to take her class, and when she can't talk much, she is concerned, but the Spirit will suffice, I am sure.
There are three different entities here in the church. The Institute, the Mission, and Church. Often they are protective of their turf, and often don't see the value of working together. Perhaps that is one of the reasons we are here, to break down turf boundaries?
I have 800 pesos in my pocket and figure I am rich. But that is about $20. It makes me feel RICH, but in reality, I can't purchase many of the things we need with $800 pesos. Another adjustment.
No one with guns today, no rats or lizards, no ants or rodents, many near accidents (they are a way of life here), and a challenge to work on every day. We enjoy being the Savior's messengers and will enjoy it more and more every month for 17 more.
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