10-16-12
Greetings
family!
As I type i'm in the basement-the laundry room- surrounded by a bunch of washers, dryers, and good smells! It's like a mad house in here. Hundreds of missionaries all trying to use 30 machines and 7 computers. Why? Apparently they're the only ones that will allow me to upload photos. So...wish me luck :)
THINGS THAT MADE ME LAUGH/THINK OF HOME/ THINK OF YA'LL:
1. The Elders in my district are very capable to having a 15-20 minute detailed conversation about why Star Wars is better than LOTR. I mean detailed. It's hilarious. It reminds me of my brothers and always makes me laugh. It feels so good to laugh! It feels good to be amongst fellow nerds!
2. E.T.T.E=Endure to the end. I like that!
3. I saw Ashling! Got to sit by her in relief society and music and the spoken word. She cried. I was so happy! We are "home" for each other. What a comfort!
4. Have you ever heard of Terrytown, NY? It reminded me of my dadd-eh. P.S I need PHOTOS! please!
5. I've got my purpose memorized in spanish! Take that, Elder Erickson! haha it took my district and I a lot of practice!
6. I wrote this in my journal about my district, and it applies to all missionaries really. "Yes they're boys. But when they speak with the spirit, the rest of the 2,000 strippling warriors stand behind them." It's so so so true.
7. Mom, you mentioned in a DearElder letter (THANK YOU PS FOR ALL OF THOSE. KEEP THEM COMING! although, you've got my address wrong? my box # is 277. I keep getting my letters a day or two late...) that you shared what I wrote to people. What did I write? I can't remember.
8. Bren, do you know a Brady Powell? I was at lunch the other day when Elder Powell came over and said, "you wouldn't know any Workman's living in Hendersen NV, would you?" My response: "I don't know, it's pretty unique last name. What's the first name?" "Brayden Workman." "yeah I know him! That's my brother!" "no, it couldn't be. This guy was way tall. Had curly fro/fluff on top of his head and a beard at the end of his chin." "ummm...yeah you just desctibed my handsome brother!" haha so apparently your evil twin lives in NV. PS Bray, please get your butt in here ASAP! I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited for you!!!!!!! And thank you for the letter. Yes I LOVE your hugs! This Sunday, we had a fireside from the MTC worldwide presidency and guess what? Starting January 2013, all mission training time will be reduced by 1/3. That means if you're going english speaking, you'll only be here (MTC) for 2 weeks. Etc. Etc. Also, tell PEYT I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO excited for him. I just know that this is the greatest thing in the entire world. I have a completely new respect for missionaries. I smile at the thought of the two of you in here together. SO SO awesoem!!!
9. Here's my advice for ANY folk planning on serving missions: (this includes my ma y pa, mi hermanos especially) Read Preach My Gospel (Precidad mi Evanjelio) every. single. day. Study it like scriptures. Devour it. Know it so so so so so so well!!! I regret not knowing it well enough to not need it all the time. Seriously, devour it. Go to mish prep classes. That way you'll be so prepared for the MTC. you get to the MTC and you're already expected to know what that book contains. (don't worry, if you don't you go over it, but honestly, i wish I knew more about it!) It's an amazing book.
10. Guess who came to the MTC for Relief Society? The General R.S president, Sister Burton! cha! If you want to mingle amongst apostles etc.: come to the MTC. it's so flippin awesome here! Thank you for your sacrifices that allow me to be here. I love it so much. Families that come after my time will be so grateful for all that you're sacrificing right now. Families in the heavens and eternities will thank you. THANK YOU!
11. I really miss my Sunday naps. Really. Sacrement in Spanish is no picnik. Each week I have to have a talk prepared just in case they call my name. YIKES!
12. Mom, thank you for being obedient. I have a companion who wrote her mom and told her to meet her at (*places. I wont give you any ideas. haha) so they could "run into" each other. It's hard for me because I am being "exactly obedient" (from PMG) but I really am grateful that you are choosing to obey the commandments. We will all be blessed in the long run. I love you!
13. I had a zone president say, "I defy any companion (marriages, roomates, companions, etc.) to read 'More Holiness Give Me' in a time of anger and not feel the spirit and uplifted afterwards." If ya'll are going through any struggles, read this hymn. It is beautiful! Ponder its words!
14. The Elders in my district LOVE Pokemon. Ha! It reminds me of when Bray and I would geek up on collecting them. Ry it reminds me of your love for squirtle. haha Sorry Con, we never had the pokemon connection.
15. Connor, THANK YOU FOR YOUR LETTER! so so so so sweet! I love you!
16. The popcorn chicken/chicken nuggests here rock! I keep gaining wait....es no bueno. Can't wait for the beans and rice haha.
17. Chase, can I please take you up on an offer? I would love to borrow your camera and all that it entails (charger, computer hook ups etc.) My camera just isn't cutting the cake. Please?
18. I devoured my Peachrings. One million and one thank yous!
19.I just want letters from my friends and family. Is that too selfish? Sorry. I just really care about what's going on in UTAH :) Love you!
20. Dad, I love you! Mom said you might have caught a bug? So I can expect to hear from you in....2 months? Does that give you enough time to recover (hahaha, i'm joking. Mom, pound my fist) :) I hope you feel better Pa! I love you!
21. Ryley, Where's my HONEY BAB-EH??! I miss and love you! Send me a letter so I know how you are. I love you!
22. Bray, I'm so flippin excited for you dude. You have no idea. Everyone in a suit here reminds me of my litl' bro, whom I love one million percent.
23. Connor, Gosh dangit I LOVE YOU! You're stinkin adorable! I think your name and smile!
24. Mom, I lvoe you! Stay Golden! Don't let those boys push you around. Have you listened to my voice memos yet?
Audios!
Buenos Suertes!
-Hermana Megan Workman
As I type i'm in the basement-the laundry room- surrounded by a bunch of washers, dryers, and good smells! It's like a mad house in here. Hundreds of missionaries all trying to use 30 machines and 7 computers. Why? Apparently they're the only ones that will allow me to upload photos. So...wish me luck :)
THINGS THAT MADE ME LAUGH/THINK OF HOME/ THINK OF YA'LL:
1. The Elders in my district are very capable to having a 15-20 minute detailed conversation about why Star Wars is better than LOTR. I mean detailed. It's hilarious. It reminds me of my brothers and always makes me laugh. It feels so good to laugh! It feels good to be amongst fellow nerds!
2. E.T.T.E=Endure to the end. I like that!
3. I saw Ashling! Got to sit by her in relief society and music and the spoken word. She cried. I was so happy! We are "home" for each other. What a comfort!
4. Have you ever heard of Terrytown, NY? It reminded me of my dadd-eh. P.S I need PHOTOS! please!
5. I've got my purpose memorized in spanish! Take that, Elder Erickson! haha it took my district and I a lot of practice!
6. I wrote this in my journal about my district, and it applies to all missionaries really. "Yes they're boys. But when they speak with the spirit, the rest of the 2,000 strippling warriors stand behind them." It's so so so true.
7. Mom, you mentioned in a DearElder letter (THANK YOU PS FOR ALL OF THOSE. KEEP THEM COMING! although, you've got my address wrong? my box # is 277. I keep getting my letters a day or two late...) that you shared what I wrote to people. What did I write? I can't remember.
8. Bren, do you know a Brady Powell? I was at lunch the other day when Elder Powell came over and said, "you wouldn't know any Workman's living in Hendersen NV, would you?" My response: "I don't know, it's pretty unique last name. What's the first name?" "Brayden Workman." "yeah I know him! That's my brother!" "no, it couldn't be. This guy was way tall. Had curly fro/fluff on top of his head and a beard at the end of his chin." "ummm...yeah you just desctibed my handsome brother!" haha so apparently your evil twin lives in NV. PS Bray, please get your butt in here ASAP! I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited for you!!!!!!! And thank you for the letter. Yes I LOVE your hugs! This Sunday, we had a fireside from the MTC worldwide presidency and guess what? Starting January 2013, all mission training time will be reduced by 1/3. That means if you're going english speaking, you'll only be here (MTC) for 2 weeks. Etc. Etc. Also, tell PEYT I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO excited for him. I just know that this is the greatest thing in the entire world. I have a completely new respect for missionaries. I smile at the thought of the two of you in here together. SO SO awesoem!!!
9. Here's my advice for ANY folk planning on serving missions: (this includes my ma y pa, mi hermanos especially) Read Preach My Gospel (Precidad mi Evanjelio) every. single. day. Study it like scriptures. Devour it. Know it so so so so so so well!!! I regret not knowing it well enough to not need it all the time. Seriously, devour it. Go to mish prep classes. That way you'll be so prepared for the MTC. you get to the MTC and you're already expected to know what that book contains. (don't worry, if you don't you go over it, but honestly, i wish I knew more about it!) It's an amazing book.
10. Guess who came to the MTC for Relief Society? The General R.S president, Sister Burton! cha! If you want to mingle amongst apostles etc.: come to the MTC. it's so flippin awesome here! Thank you for your sacrifices that allow me to be here. I love it so much. Families that come after my time will be so grateful for all that you're sacrificing right now. Families in the heavens and eternities will thank you. THANK YOU!
11. I really miss my Sunday naps. Really. Sacrement in Spanish is no picnik. Each week I have to have a talk prepared just in case they call my name. YIKES!
12. Mom, thank you for being obedient. I have a companion who wrote her mom and told her to meet her at (*places. I wont give you any ideas. haha) so they could "run into" each other. It's hard for me because I am being "exactly obedient" (from PMG) but I really am grateful that you are choosing to obey the commandments. We will all be blessed in the long run. I love you!
13. I had a zone president say, "I defy any companion (marriages, roomates, companions, etc.) to read 'More Holiness Give Me' in a time of anger and not feel the spirit and uplifted afterwards." If ya'll are going through any struggles, read this hymn. It is beautiful! Ponder its words!
14. The Elders in my district LOVE Pokemon. Ha! It reminds me of when Bray and I would geek up on collecting them. Ry it reminds me of your love for squirtle. haha Sorry Con, we never had the pokemon connection.
15. Connor, THANK YOU FOR YOUR LETTER! so so so so sweet! I love you!
16. The popcorn chicken/chicken nuggests here rock! I keep gaining wait....es no bueno. Can't wait for the beans and rice haha.
17. Chase, can I please take you up on an offer? I would love to borrow your camera and all that it entails (charger, computer hook ups etc.) My camera just isn't cutting the cake. Please?
18. I devoured my Peachrings. One million and one thank yous!
19.I just want letters from my friends and family. Is that too selfish? Sorry. I just really care about what's going on in UTAH :) Love you!
20. Dad, I love you! Mom said you might have caught a bug? So I can expect to hear from you in....2 months? Does that give you enough time to recover (hahaha, i'm joking. Mom, pound my fist) :) I hope you feel better Pa! I love you!
21. Ryley, Where's my HONEY BAB-EH??! I miss and love you! Send me a letter so I know how you are. I love you!
22. Bray, I'm so flippin excited for you dude. You have no idea. Everyone in a suit here reminds me of my litl' bro, whom I love one million percent.
23. Connor, Gosh dangit I LOVE YOU! You're stinkin adorable! I think your name and smile!
24. Mom, I lvoe you! Stay Golden! Don't let those boys push you around. Have you listened to my voice memos yet?
Audios!
Buenos Suertes!
-Hermana Megan Workman
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