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It's finally P DAY!! my hands are shaking and I am worried that I can't type everything fast enough!! I LOVE ALL OF YOU AND MISS EVERYONE! This past week has been... well.. crazy. SO Crazy even. I love it here, finally. I am working better with my companion. the girls in my group are awesome. I've yet to have a super awesome teaching experience, but I am learning a lot.. Most of all, how to be humble! The temple today was so awesome. I got my flight schedule, one week from today I will be a LEGIT missionary in the fantastic state of NEW YORK!!! I fly out of SLC at 7:15 am on the 28th, then I am in detroit from 12:46-2:15 and then I get to NY at 4:01. So, I know I can call,, just not sure when.

 I got to know a girl in my district that I LOVE and it's been a blessing. I'll talk to you next wednesday! Or in a letter. Or somthing. Just know I am excited out of my mind!
 
One of the coolest experiences I had so far was during a class lesson. Our teacher had us close our eyes and imagine with him. You hear a knock at the door, and you answer it. The Savior is standing there. What does he say to you? What do you say to him? My experience was one so full of love. The Savior hugged me, told me he was proud of me, and encouraged me to continue what I was doing. He also showed me who I had touched by the way I live. It was awesome!! What would your situation look like?
 
We are teaching 2 different people right now. and by teaching I mean preaching the gospel to people that are already members, but whatevs. I told you I haven't had much luck... But I do have a sense of humor about it. One of the ladies is named Sarah. She knows nothing about the church and she almost didn't let us talk to her. My companion and I were pretty nervous, so it started kind of rough. It all went downhill from there. We started word vomitting things to her, my companion brought up the Three Degrees of Glory (this lady has no relationship with Heavenly Father... SHe thinks the idea is creepy) After my comp. brings it up, she get's nervous and can't explain it so she just  turns to me, says "Sister?" And let's me salvage the train wreck that was our lesson. It was awesome.
 
One thing I am learning is the nature of Christ. Even in his darkest hours, he turned outward to heal and to help. This mission isn't about me. Really. It's about the people I met in the Pre-existance that I promised I would help in this life. It's about the people in New York waiting for me... I would encourage all of you to turn outward a little more. Try a little harder to be a little better!
 
I know this is short. Know that I am doing so much better and I am learning lots and that I love you!!!