Hey every one! Well, where do I start? Week two in the MTC was something else. Last week, we found out that our "investigator" was not really an investigator, and on top of that she is actually one of our teachers now. Not sure how I felt about that. Kind of heartbreaking but also kind of a relief. On Sunday we had one of the most spiritual sacrament meetings I have ever been a part of. We put a lot of time toward musical talents here. Our, what we call "dai-senpai" (the set of missionaries who leave the MTC in a week), sang a song called "I'll find you my friend". Me and many others were in tears the entire time. It amazes me, the amount of love you can grow for people in just a couple weeks. We are all going to miss the dai-senapai but the main reason we were crying is because of how strong the spirit was. It was truly amazing. After we sang a few more songs, our zone leader, Huber Chōrō, shared some words with me and a couple others about the joy we have when we meet together again on the other side of Heaven's gates, along with with all those we were able to bring unto Christ. I was then in tears all over again.
During last nights devotional, we heard from Elder Schwitzer of the seventy. His wife talked about serving and living with no regrets by doing the very best that we can. Elder Schwitzer spoke about commandments and how they set us free. He mentioned something to the effect of, "Once we understand the commandments, we will seek and love them, because they set us free. As we live the commandments, everything goes a lot smoother and our lives will be overall more peaceful." It was a great talk.
The MTC Choir will be singing at the Saturday evening session of General Conference this weekend. I signed up to sing in it, but because there were so many missionaries trying to get in, they were only able to take so many, and they ended up only taking those with previous choir experience, which I don't have. I was super disappointed. But, I have been able to sing with Choir every Tuesday at the devotionals, which is a lot of fun.
I am settling in to the missionary life style a little more now, but it is still very difficult. We study in a small one window classroom for 11 plus hours a day. On top of that, we are asked to teach lessons in Japanese every day. But, where much is given, much is expected. I know that I have been blessed beyond measure in this life, with a family that loves and supports me, and countless other things. Now it is my time to give a little bit back.
Once again, I loved all your emails and words of wisdom. The one about Joanna broke my heart. Let her know I love her and I'll be back before she knows it! Also super jealous about the Maine lobster I missed out on! I did receive the Bass Pro care package, which was much appreciated. Apparently jerky is considered to be a delicacy in Japan. The Nihonjin would love Alabama...
I love all of you and I miss you so much! You are what keeps me going. Now I'll just lower my shoulders and power through! The days are dragging on but the weeks are flying by. I know I've got to make the most of what I've got and use the little time I have wisely. I love you all so much!
~Elder Sadler
My MTC Zone (I'm in the back middle):
During last nights devotional, we heard from Elder Schwitzer of the seventy. His wife talked about serving and living with no regrets by doing the very best that we can. Elder Schwitzer spoke about commandments and how they set us free. He mentioned something to the effect of, "Once we understand the commandments, we will seek and love them, because they set us free. As we live the commandments, everything goes a lot smoother and our lives will be overall more peaceful." It was a great talk.
The MTC Choir will be singing at the Saturday evening session of General Conference this weekend. I signed up to sing in it, but because there were so many missionaries trying to get in, they were only able to take so many, and they ended up only taking those with previous choir experience, which I don't have. I was super disappointed. But, I have been able to sing with Choir every Tuesday at the devotionals, which is a lot of fun.
I am settling in to the missionary life style a little more now, but it is still very difficult. We study in a small one window classroom for 11 plus hours a day. On top of that, we are asked to teach lessons in Japanese every day. But, where much is given, much is expected. I know that I have been blessed beyond measure in this life, with a family that loves and supports me, and countless other things. Now it is my time to give a little bit back.
Once again, I loved all your emails and words of wisdom. The one about Joanna broke my heart. Let her know I love her and I'll be back before she knows it! Also super jealous about the Maine lobster I missed out on! I did receive the Bass Pro care package, which was much appreciated. Apparently jerky is considered to be a delicacy in Japan. The Nihonjin would love Alabama...
I love all of you and I miss you so much! You are what keeps me going. Now I'll just lower my shoulders and power through! The days are dragging on but the weeks are flying by. I know I've got to make the most of what I've got and use the little time I have wisely. I love you all so much!
~Elder Sadler
My MTC Zone (I'm in the back middle):
