Scherzo. If you made it past the subject heading, you'll be pleased to know this was probably the best week I've had at the MTC.
Remember how last week I talked about how Sorella Dean and I were asked to play at a special dinner for the devotional speaker? So on Tuesday we go up to the front desk and the whole mission presidency is there. They take us the room where we'll be playing and it's set up really fancy for this dinner. There are 12 seats in the room around this big square table, and the room is probably just a bit smaller than my kitchen. Anyway, after they show us the room, the Mission President's Wife says "So do you know who you'll be performing for tonight?" We told her we hadn't been told yet, and she just smiles and says "Russel M. Nelson will be our special guest tonight" We have probably never looked more unintelligent. We all just stood there and stared at her and didn't say anything. First of all Russel M. Nelson. The president of the 12. HOW CRAZY. Second, we've already had a member of the twelve come and speak at a devotional. So the fact that we've now had two is ABSOLUTELY CRAZY.
It was an incredible experience. We got to shake his hand, and I just felt so touched by the power and amazing spirit of this man. When we played for him, the spirit was so strong, and I could feel the testimony of Sister Dean as she sang. My testimony and love for our church leaders grew so much. I could just feel that these men have sure testimonies of Christ and of this gospel and there are no better people to be leading our church. We are so fortunate to have a living authorities who can receive revelation to guide us and teach us. I love it!! I love this church.
This week was probably the best week I've been here thus far, and not only because of Elder Nelson. The other miracle of the week was that I got to host the Hannah Seastrand (just celebrated our 13th year of friendship) on her first day at the MTC! It seriously was a miracle. I was trying to find someone to ask if my zone could host this past Wednesday, but then, before I could ask anyone, we got a letter asking us if we would host!! I actually screamed when the Anziani told us. It was so fun to see her and her family.
Everything else that goes on here is very much the same. I'm really loving every minute of the MTC, but that doesn't mean I'm not counting them down until I leave for Italy. Forza Italia!
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