Week 10 first transfers in the mission.

Tuesday: so today I went with Elder Lords because Elder Wells had some
training meeting he had to go to. So me and Elder Lords started the
day of by going to meet with a lady named E_  from Colombia but the
man that was going to come with us didn't show up so we only got to
talk in the door for a little bit and share a quick music video. Then
it was over to a members house where we talked about member missionary
work. Then he asked for a blessing so I thought he would ask Elder
Lords to give the blessing, but he asked me to give it and man I can't be more thankful for the
gift of tongues this week. Then it was over to a 12 year old young man
about the law of chastity and the word of wisdom and he has a
baptismal date for next Saturday so that is super exciting. Then we
went and taught A_&  J_  and there mom about the plan of
salvation and their mom had so many deep questions it was kind of cool
to be able to answer them so that was good like what happens when I'm
pregnant and the baby dies before birth? And other questions like
that. Then it was back to the metro to go to our next appointment.
When we were on the metro we saw to Indian guys speaking English so we
walked over and we're going to introduce ourselves when we both got
this very Bad feeling about being right there right then a man
probably in his late 30s walked up to us with that look like an animal gets
in their eye when there about to kill something and he started to get
closer and closer to Elder Lords starring at him like this the whole
time. So that was super crazy.

Wednesday: so me and Elder Lords started the day off contacting which
was good we actually got this lady to stop so we were super excited
until she started talking and said it doesn't matter if u get baptized
because God will save every one no matter what and we will all live in
his presence so that was a struggle talking to her for like 10 minutes
but hope she will have a change of heart someday. Then we helped
correct a less active members cancer research paper for grammar
mistakes so that was very difficult but kinda cool at the same time.
And Elder Wells got sick so we headed back to the apartment.

Thursday: we had zone correlation today were we talked about the
importance of zone unity and the meaning of Christmas. Then Elder
Wells wasn't feeling to good so we headed back to the piso so he could
rest which gave me a wonderful opportunity to study Spanish a lot and
read the scriptures so that was nice then we went to our investigators
house for a farewell party thing for Elder Wells and had banana bread
and hot chocolate so that was fun although American hot chocolates the
best and Bolivian hot chocolate is really bitter but we had a lunch
appointment today and had some Peruvian drink that was purple that
tasted just like bubble gum it was so good.

Friday: well today was missionary correlation which was wonderful then
I had to leave early to teach an English class by myself so that  was
kind of interesting but we just went over animals and then we played a
game where u think of an animal and then  if the other person is
thinking of your same animal then they then you get sprayed by water
or if u repeat another animal that's already been said then I drew
pictures with ananda  and She  drew a portrait of me I'll send the pic
later it was so fun. Then we were in charge of teaching the noche de
hogar which was good so we talked about the  new Christmas video and
invited them to share the video with there friends and so far two new
people came to church through it which was so cool.

Saturday: so today was good we had a couple failed appointments in the
beginning  of the day but that gave us some time to do weekly planning
which was wonderful. Then we got to do twelve weeks so that was good
only the third time we have gotten time to do that all transfer so
that was wonderful. Then we went to a Brazilian meet buffet which was
so delicious. Then it was on to the church so Elder Wells  and Elder
robledo  could work on transfers then me and elder Lords went to their
correlation with there ward mission leader so that was good. Then we
had a baptism and I kept all the little kids entertained with teaching
them how to draw so they wouldn't be disruptive during the talks after
the baptism I love all the little kids here so much.

Sunday: well today in church was testimony meeting and it was
wonderful we had three investigators there and one of the In active
members we are working with actual brought two friends to church which
was great. Then in gospel principals we talked about the importance of
prayer which was so powerful. Then it was on to preisthood meeting
about service. Then had a farewell party at abolitas and took selfies
with the little kids which was so much fun haha I love those little
kids there my favorite people in the whole world.!!!! I am staying here, I have a new Companion Elder Kirby

Week 9 crazy thanksgiving

Matres: today was intercombios so it was kind of nice to go with Elder Boys for the day. It started
off with a food appointment with a Colombian family. We had chicken
soup and then had rice with beef which was amazing then it was on to
F_  house to teach about goals which was great he set goals to
read and pray every day. Then he came with us to D_  family
where we had a family home evening with my four favorite kids in the
world. D_ the second youngest girl is 7 and while we were
waiting to pick an opening hymn she wanted to sing ye elders of Israel
so we did a duet it was awesome then  we taught a lesson about the
blessings of the word of wisdom which went great. And then it was on
to an investigators house and she said her and her daughter are going
to come to English class which is awesome we taught them about faith
and the restoration and the spirit was stronger than ever it was
wonderful .

Miercoles: so today was zone conference pretty much all day started
off talking about the importance of building the investigators faith
in keeping the commandments and throughly explaining the importance of
following christs example so that was good and then we talked about
travel refunds so every one knows to get them in before the end of the
month. Then we had a short break and then came back and talked about
the importance of seminary and institute and it can truly help with
missionary work. Then after wards it was to the gym for a thanksgiving
feast that president and his family prepared for all of us which was
so nice and very delicious. Then it was back with Elder Wells and we
got to teach A_ a little in the door cause our member that was
going to come with us didn't show up for what every reason but oh
well.

Jueves: so today is thanks giving and probably one of the most hectic
thanksgivings I have ever had!

Friday: so today we did language study time, then we got to teach D_,
tonight and C_ about baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost which
went really well D_ is going to get baptized around Christmas and
C_ is an in active member that has been starting to come back to
church with is wonderful. Then it was on to the noche hogar, where 
J_ gave a farewell talk at a farewell party before she leaves on

her mission this upcoming Wednesday. Which is so exciting. And then I
was kind of giving art classes in the back to three young kids
B_, D_and their friend it was so much fun then all the
other little kids saw them with their drawings and wanted one to so I
went and handed out drawings to little kids the best part of my day
was seeing how happy they were when I gave them each a drawing they
totally lit up and were so happy it was so wonderful.

Saturday: so let's see T_started of with us going off to teach
J_ and A_ about the plan of salvation and  explained that
just like we have goals Heavenly Father has goals for us as well and
just like we have to make plans to accomplish our goals Heavenly
Father has made a plan as well then went on to describe the plan of
salvation in steps leading up to the big goal and eternal life. Then
later it was on to teach the girls English again and after we got
grilled cheese sandwiches their mom made for us. Then it was lunch
with D_ and S_ where we had a really spicy soup with patois
and meat. But then elder wells said he would make sure we got done on
time to get over to the next appointment then he looked at his watch
and said oh no we have 4 minutes to our next appointment  so we had to
run a little under 2 miles to our next appointment so I can say I got
my exercise in for the day lol. Then we went to teach an investigator
and they told us that they were having a really hard time in their
life and we told them that through coming to church and keeping the
commandments your joy in your life can be restored.

Sunday: so today at church J_gave her farewell talk which was
amazing and then we talked about the Holy Ghost in gospel principals
which was the perfect subject because we had three investigators there
and we talked about how the holy ghost communicates to us which was
wonderful then talked about what goal the Holy Ghost has in everyone's
life and hit hard on the part that the holy ghost only testifies of
truth. Then we taught a quick lesson on faith to Y_ because she is
moving to neworleans tomorrow how crazy is that. Then we talked to her
friend and he was speaking English so we asked how he learned English
so he said he only speaks English when he's drunk so that was
interesting to say the least. The we taugh K_ and she is coming
back to church and is looking for a new job so she can come to church
every Sunday.

Monday: well today is Monday which means pday. Although there is stuff
I would rather spend my pday doing. I am getting dragged along with
elder wells to go out of the area so he can visit members . But it was all good I pretty much
just drew pictures out of the friend all day which was very calming
relaxing and fun and  I get to type up all of these emails which is
wonderful getting to talk to all of you.
Love u all so much,
Love, Elder Strong
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Week 8

Martes: so today started with going around trying to find less active
members we could bring back to church. Then it was on to teach D_
about sharing the gospel  and he said he is going to try to give out a
Book of Mormon this week which is awesome he is one of the most awesome
people I've met here, and then we met with who we thought was a non
member and it turns out she's just in active member and one of the
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Miercoles: so today started off wonderful we got to go to the temple
in Madrid which was so amazing so I got the headphones so I could
listen to it in English but the translator was out of battery so it
was all Spanish which was good. Guess that's gods way of telling me I
need to learn more Spanish. So that was good then we went around
taught W_  about services which  was awesome. Then later we were
walking around the park and had an interesting encounter with some
one.  Then we headed back to the apartment for a quick lunch and then it
was on to pick up  A_ and J_  up for English class one of my
favorite parts of the day probably. And A_  and J_ are just
the best. Then after that we got to go teach D_ and P_  about
obedience and eternal families which is my favorite thing to teach
about ever. Then we got to give there son a priesthood blessing so
that was something special.

Jueves so we went up by the temple because we had a mission wide
meeting today. The  president of the seventy and the area president
came which was great they talked about  the importance of helping your
investigators. Understand the significance of the atonement which  was
perfect. Then we had a lunch break so we went and got stuff to make
sandwiches and the chocolate filled croissant things they have here
which are the best. Also with peach nectar juice which is now probably my favorite. 
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Vierness: so today started of with some studies which was good I can
read and understand a lot of what I read in Spanish now which is a
blessing and a start. Then as we were walking to the park we found a
lady with a young child and asked if we could share a quick message
with her and she said yes and invited us over next week so we can talk
to her. Then we went to P_  to stop by and talked to her grand
daughter for a bit so that was nice and then it was off to dominos for
lunch for An all u can eat special  I ate 1 and a half pizzas haha I
was so full after wards it was great. Then we did language study at
the church which is always good to learn more Spanish. And then it was
time for noche jogar where we talked about the examples that Christ
set for us and the importance of teaching your children at a young age
about Christ. Then we headed home for dinner and bed.

Sabado: so today we started of by memorizing the baptism invitation
and the first vision which was good then we headed out the door to go
teach V_  family English it was for young girls so it was nice
to talk in the English for a bit and then we went over to A_ 
house for lunch which was so much food we started with a Bolivian
potatoes soup which was amazing then we had plate of pasta with some
delicious sauce and chicken . Then it was on to D_ and M_ s
house to teach about how this is the one true church of God which was
wonderful. Then it was on are way to the baptism that the sisters
investigator had today it was such an amazing experience. D_ our
investigator came to the baptism and now she says she wants to get
baptized but wants to wait till after Christmas so her grandmother can
be her for it so that's super exciting. So we can say it ended on a
good note today!

Domingo: so today was my second Sunday in Madrid can u believe that
already been here for two weeks man that is so crazy. So one of the
recent converts gave his first talk and shared his testimony about the
power the Book of Mormon has had in his life which was wonderful then
it was on to gospel principals were we talked about the fall of Adam
and Eve and why we needed it and why it was essential for the plan of
God so that was good then in priesthood we talked about how to receive
light and truth. We can only receive more light when we are actively
searching for it after all faith with out works is dead as the
scriptures say.  Then we came home and I cooked some honey glazed
turkey with pasta and bell peppers and who says guys can't cook lol.
Then we went to teach Y_  I the first lesson which went great but we
found out she is moving to neworleans in two weeks but hey she can
meet more missionaries while she's there. Then it was on to V_
family where we explained the importance of obedience  cause they have
been struggling with reading praying and coming to church but I have a
good feeling they will see the light soon. Another day down can't wait
to wake up and March forth with the full armor of God spreading his
word oh I almost forgot in our lesson with Y_  her son was super
obsessed with Elder Wells tie and kept trying to take it off of him it
was the funniest thing. And then in our lesson with V_

and her
fam we talked about the importance of keeping commitments and about
how we show our love to God is by following his commandments so I
really hope we can get them coming back to church again.

Lunes: so tc day is pday.!!! First we are heading to the park to study
then it is on to the park for the turkey bowl which was so fun keeping
the American football tradition alive. Then we went shopping for the
district thanksgiving lunch we are going to have every one here thinks
that thanksgiving is such an awesome thing and that it's really cool
to have a day just to give thanks. Then it was on to my favorite part
of pday the emails. It's so nice to here how the gospel is spreading
through out the world and how the college life and high school life is
going for some of u and most of all how things are going back home.
Can't wait to here from u all hope to hear from u soon. Love u guys
Love Elder, Strong

Week 7 first full week serving the lord in Madrid

Martes: so we flew for over half the day crazy right! So when we got
to Frankfurt we went to what we thought was  our gate . Then we went
up to ask if we were at the right place ten minutes before our flight
was suppose to leave it was then we realized we were  in the wrong
gate and ran as hard as I ever had to run with thirty pounds of stuff
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Miercoles: so today we had two lessons one with D_  and one with
D_ and P_. D_ is such an awesome young lady with
dreadlocks she has a great desire to follow Christ and is praying
about baptism but wants to talk to her grandma first who is a temple
worker before she commits to a baptismal date her grandma is coming on
Christmas so I'm hoping the baptism will be around then it's looking
really optimistic. And with D_ and P_ we are teaching them
about the importance of marriage and eternal families which is my
favorite thing ever to teach about . They are not married and have two
small kids but are very loving and desire to know more everyday can't
wait to meet with them again.

jueves: so today was great! The day started with teaching W_  how to
give blessings and consecrate oil which was so much fun. He has just
joined the church about two months ago and just got the melchezideck
priesthood last week and he is so happy that he can now help God bless
his children. Then we had a lesson with P_ but we were only able to
talk for a little bit but that's okay she wasn't super intrested but
her grand daughter  seemed super intrested in coming to church but her
grandma said she was busy so we are trying to work something out with
that. Oh so we also got to help teach English class  and two of our
investigators where there which was amazing then we ran into an
inactive family and they invited us in and were intrested in taking
the discussions again which was so wonderful. Oh and there was this
super adorable girl on the bus today who was petting my sweater and
every time I turned around she would smile and laugh it was the cutest
thing I love little kids so much.

Viernes: Friday Friday got get to work on Friday!  So another
marvelous day in Spain taught C_ about the importance of prayer
she is an inactive member and said she will come to church with us on
Sunday which is fantastic I have so much joy serving here. Later we
had a district meeting and then went to dominos and me an elder wells
ate a whole pizza each, it was fantastic then later they were having a
devotional farewell type of a thing for a girl in our ward that is
leaving on her mission next week and we had three investigators come
which was wonderful it's so exciting to see missionaries get ready to
leave to go serve the lord. Then we had dinner at a members house they
ordered kebab it's really famous here in Spain and so good it was like
this Romanian restaurant  that is super delicious.

Sabado: so today was our busiest day yet we had 8 lessons today how
crazy is that it was amazing. So we started by teaching H_ and
A_  two youth that are investigating the church we talked to
them about prayer and reading the Book of Mormon which was wonderful
they committed to read a chapter a day and pray every day as well.
Then we went to teach a family of three girls English for our first
visit. We played a game where they had to guide me to a pen that was
hidden in the room while I was blind folded in English, their English
was actually getting pretty good. Then we went to a recent converts
house for lunch and had Chinese food yes that's right Chinese food in
Spain who would have thought. Anyway we taught them about keeping the
sabbath day holy and played with the dog and cat. Then we went to the
park made some phone calls then went to an investigators house named
V_  we talked with him about God answering our questions through
prayer elder wells doesn't have much faith in him but I know that he
is a loved child of God seeking the truth and can and will find it.
Later we went to another investigator who has a boy that's 4 and 10
the four year old was full of energy running through out the apartment
playing soccer with himself the whole time reminded me of josh and kayden.
Then we went to P_ a and taught with obedience to gods
commandments we will receive guidance power and blessing beyond
comprehension then played categories with their six year old son
C_  which was great. And then finally after a long hardworking
great day it's time for bed😀

Domingo: so today started of with ward council meeting with the bishop
that was good mainly talked about the investigators in our district
which was great. We had three of our investigators show up to church
today which was a wonderful blessing. Then one of the girls gave her
farewell talk for her mission she leaves for Argentina on Wednesday so
exciting to here about. Then it was time for gospel principles that we
got two of our three investigators to stay for which was great and one
of them was actually participating a lot in the lesson which was
fabulous. Then in priesthood we talked about member missionary work
which was perfect cause supposedly the ward members have been
struggling with this so it was a perfect and inspired lesson then we
went to teach a lesson to but they didn't show up because they were
working so that's okay we got a phone call from a nonmember that had
been taught by the missionaries before and said she wants to take the
lessons again which is awesome she also gave us some birthday cake
from her friends bday party which was delicious . Then we taught W_
about being a member missionary and he told us he gave out three Books
of Mormon this week which is so awesome. Then it was time to come home
eat dinner which we warmed up a frozen pizza and went to bed.

Lunes:'today is pday how crazy is that it's already been one week so
today we woke up and went to the church so my companion could make
interview face time calls since he is the zone leader so I'm going to
study with elder lords then. After this we got our bus passes for the
month which will be good little less walking lol. Then we went got our
shopping done and u would of never guessed what else we got to play
basketball see that the soccer to basketball conversion has begun!
Basketball was great it was so nice to get up and run around on the
court again. We actually have a ball player that plays on the Spanish
national team which is so cool. Then it was email time one of my
favorite times of the day personally even slightly above basketball
which is hard to do. Then it's back to the apartment before we went
out to teach two new investigators today it will be lots of fun to get
to know them. The mission is so great and gods work is truly
progressing here in the area of barrio 3 here in the Madrid Spain
mission. It is such a beautiful place here and there's no where else
I'd rather be! It's good to be alive!!!!!

So how is every one doing? What are y'all up to? What's been the best
part of everyone's week? Have any of u had in missionary opportunities
recently! The challenge this week is to look for those opportunities
and take them cause as u invite others to come unto Christ u will find
your self coming nearer to your savior as well. Fav scripture is d and
c 31:3. Hope u all have a great week. Where ere thou art act well thy
part!
Love u all
Love elder Strong

Week 5 the temple is the happiest place in the world!

lunes: today our main focus all day was receiving answers to our prayers. Through out my time here there are so many things I have learned here but above all else is that you can pray to god about anything and everything that you need help with or are struggling with or basically anything that is going on in your life he wants to hear about everything you have to say.

martes: so today we had our last lesson with E_ today its so sad that we wont be teaching him any more but he is getting baptized on the 20th of november which is so exciting I cant wait to hear about it also the district before us left today and we all have each others emails so I get to hear how the mission work is going through out the world it will be so fun staying updated on the work and with everyone.

miercoles: well today is pday how fun although I would rather be teaching people about the gospel all day it is so much fun to share your testimony with others I would like to challenge you all to find an oppurtunity to share your testimony with some one who is a non member of the church.

I will ask for examples next pday.

jueves: 30 days as of today holy cow time flies by I got to hear people share their testimonies with me in Tongan and Chinese and french and russian today then I got to share mine with them in Spanish  every single language is just so beautiful and I have gained such a great love for the spanish language already. oh also during my personal study time two missionaries came up to me and taught me the restoration which was great to act as an investegator.

viernes: today in our lessons we talked about meeting goals which is only possible through taking small steps towards that goal we cant just go from one place and tellaport to the top of the mountain so I did a drawing of a stair case about the steps toward the goal of baptism and another on with the steps toeternal  families. our investigators loved these.

sabado: so today is halloween what was every one dressed up as this year, guess u cant guess what I was! A missionary how did  u know haha. Theres nothing I would rather be then a missionary its the best thing in the world disneyland can no longer say its the happiest place on earth its got to get in line behind the mission temple and home and family

domingo: would u look at that already fast sunday again surprisingly I didn't get the least bit hungry which was a first it was great to be able to bear my testimony in spanish it was actually alot of fun also so excited to be headed to Spain  soon.

love u all,

 elder strong

Week 4 I got to sing in the MTC choir

lunes: We taught E_  today which was good we started off by talking about the plan of salvation which then led to the atonement. After which we asked if he believed in christ and the power of the atonement. He said yes of course, then  shortly after we talked about following the example of christ which he said was important to him which was great,  so then we asked him to be baptized and he wasn't sure but he promised to pray for an awnser about baptism.

martes:  Today was actually the highlight of my week Elder Neil L Anderson came and gave a devotional at the MTC it was truly spectacular. I also got to sing in the MTC choir that night so I can now say I sang for an apostle of the Lord.  He went on to talk about four words which were, sacrifice, opposition, adversary and deliverance. He talked about how we all make sacrafices and then shared the story about Sid going, then he went on to talk about the opposition we will all face at some point in our mission and the rest of our lives relating the gospel to an uphill climb. Then he talked about the darkness of the adversary and it hit me that as we pray for and recieve light there can be no darkness for the definition of darkness is the absence of light. He also said that there will be nothing in our lives in which god can't deliver us from as long as we come unto him in faith.

miercoles: Well today is pday, so we went to the temple bright and early this morning which was so wonderful the happiest place on earth. Then we ate breakfast at the temple cafeteria which was great to actually it real food. Then it was on to laundry and emails it was great to here from all of you. Then soccer and sand volleyball which was a  blast.

jueves:  We got to teach E_  today he is probably my favorite person in the whole world he has stopped drinking coffee and is preparing to be baptized.

viernes:  The district that came in before us is leaving this week so we had a little fiesta at the dorms. soda chips candy and more and lots of playing mafia and also we have to mini hoops so got some hallway bball going it was great.

sabado: 9 hours of straight class and no lessons personally one of the longest days of my life but it is great having that time to learn more and more spanish each and every day

domingo: I got called as the district leader here at the MTC both a little nervous and excited since i know that god sustains those whom he calls, also my district is amazing I am so blessed to have them all in my life.

hope y'all have a great week your friend and fellow servant of the lord,

Elder Seth Strong

Week 3

Lunes: so today I learned a lot of spanish but also took a time to write a poem about missionaries. it is entitled missionary

MISSIONARY

We all come unto Christ

seeking for eternal life

you can drive a horse to water

but you can not make him drink

Lord have mercy

Lord forgive me

I'm trying to be the missionary 

thou wouldst have me be

please be with me as I teach

soften us that we might drink

and bring us unto thee

MARTES: so today was great! We started off with some volley ball in the morning and then spanish class today we had our first lesson with E_  which was great, we actually left a book of mormon with him. Then we got to give a lesson to the sister missionaries about growing faith in the gospel so I drew out the faith is like a little seed diagram which was fantastic.

MIERCOLES: so today is pday we went to the temple bright and early in the morning to do intiatories which was wonderful. Then it was time for laundry and emails. My cord for my camera isn't   working today so sorry theres no pics. We also went to go play some sand volley ball and it was so nice to stretch my legs an run around for a few hours after being in a class 9 hours a day. I love PDays. 

Jueves:today we had coaching with our spanish teacher so we just got companionship help on what we needed which was so great. We also got to study outside the breeze felt so nice and it was nice to just breathe fresh air while studying the scriptures.

VIERNES: today was the day of spanish u weren't allowed to talk in english at all it was so hard to restrict yourself to just spanish, however it is such a blessing at the same time through doing so I have come to learn that the gift of tongues truly  does exist I know that to be the absolute truth. I also know when you are learning something to futher gods purpose on earth or trying to tie it in to the gospel heavenly father will enlighten your mind so much it is unbelievable 

SABADO: so two elders randomly got bloody noses in the shower, another elder walked infront of some one who was goofing off  in the hall whipping a towel when the elder acdentely got hit, some one droped there id card in the toliet, and another elder was throwing up so it was an eventful  morning. Then it was a whole day of class.

DOMINGO: so today at church managed to survive another week with out giving a talk haha. Chad Lewis came and talked to us about enduring trials and also about how god places us where he sees best fit us. It is up to us to make the most out of it. Also we got to meet Taysom Hill he bore his testimony about missionary work and about giving it your all he is a great guy. 

well that was my week love you all.

Week 2, I love the temple!!!

monday: so today we got to learn more spanish and had a lesson with M_ and E_  which was fantastic i love sharing the gospel with others so much. We had a couple kids throw up after lunch so that wasn't to fun.

Tuesday: so today we had a devotional by one of the presidency in the 70 it was so cool and amazing god calls great people to do his work. He talked about how we need to see where this church has come from and how much progress we have made its so cool.

wensday: Well  today is pday which was great, temple at 7 in the morning there is nothing more powerful in my eyes then praying to god in the temple. 

Spanish is going amazing learning more and more each day its so wonderful well even try to tell the lunch people what we want on our wraps in spanish it is so much fun haha. Also there is nothing more desirable to me then seeing the face of a child of god when they light up when the come to know of there heavenly fathers love for them the mtc is so great this is truly

a place dedicated to the lord i invite u all to look up the music video good to be a live on lds.org love u all so much. god be with u till we meet again!

First full week

sabado: today was conferencia general yo seinto espiritu santo much en el confrencia. los profetas habla mucho de ama de jesu christo para los todos personas en el mundo. mi y mi companero ensena un leccion para eric, en el leccion nosotros ayudamos a eric ora de dios. el senor es muy feliz para mi y mi compenero.

domingo: es el cofrencia general tambien yo soy muy feliz para el nuevos apotelos. yo megusta mucho eschuchan  los profetas de jesu christo y padre celestial,en el noche nosotros venemos a video de character of christo es muy bueno video

lunes: so back to english for a bit, so we woke up early to hit the gym went on a two mile run so that was nice then breakfast and one of my favorite parts of the day basketball hhaha.So everything is great here. Spanish is such a beautiful language its so awesome. I cant wait to get out in the field to serve the lord. The MTC is amazing,  wonderful, and there is such power through the spirit here in every aspect of what u do here. The one thing we have learned to do is rely on the lord we are almost always in a continuous constant prayer mode its so awesome.

 

martes: so today we had spanish class in the morning one of my favorite parts of the day it so wonderful cant wait to learn more. We also got to teach E_ it was so awesome he is one of the coolest guys I have ever met. We also broke a light cover playing spanish hacky sack today but we got it fixed so dont worry. We also memorized our missionary purpose in spanish and am working on Doctrine and covenants  four its so cool I have such a strong testimony now of the gift of tongues is real I have seen that through myself and my fellow Elders and Sisters as well. 

 

miercoles: well today is pday did laundry cleaned and gonna go hit the court and play some ball hope you all  have a magnificent week back in Cali or Idaho or Colombia and everywhere else!

love u all your favorite missionary haha jk love u all.

love, elder strong

thats great say congrats to josh an  kayden for me.So week two we played spanish hacky sack where if you mess up you have to answer and bear your testimony in spanish also memorised the missionary purpose  in Spanish. We have two investigators right now E_ and E_ with E_ we were able to teach him how to pray to god and listen for awnsers through the spirrit it was so cool. Then with E_ we explained how the book of mormon came to be and how we still have a living prophet today we also told him that if he follows christ he can one day be sealed to his family and  live with God. You should have seen the joy on his  face it brought tears to my eyes. The mission is truly the happiest place on earth. There is no place I  want to be! 

love elder strong.

Week 1 Enter Provo MTC

DAY1: I arrived at the mtc early this morning with a great group of missionaries. 
When we got here they just gave us a quick tour, and gave us our stuff and then lead us to our room. After this it was off to la classe de espenol. At first it was very hard to understand our teacher but through the spirit eventually words and phrases started to flow through my mind. We were also able to practice teaching investigators as a big group  which was a very wonderful experience in its self.

DAY 2: today we got to wake up at 6:30 and then it was off to breakfast then companion ship study. My companion is such an amazing guy couldn't ask for any one better. We then were able to watch a video about our investigator that we have the chance to teach in spanish tomorow super excited for that it will be such a wonderful experience to teach in spanish it is such a beautiful language. 

DAY 3: today is pday not to much laundry to do got a little hacky sac in with the elders in mi dormitorio this morning then it was off to breakfast. After breakfast its to the computadoras to email what a wonderful time. After this i think we are going to go back to the dormitorio to do some spanish trivia and later today we get to go through the temple I am so excited for that  and finally tonight we get to teach in spanish which will be magnificent 

Love u all love elder Strong

Week one Enter the Provo MTC

mom,

 I made it to the MTC, this is truly is a place dedicated to the work. Who knew how fun it could be to learn a new language when you are doing it for the purpose of spreadig the true gospel of Jesus Christ. The food is actual pretty good here and we get a little time every day to play a ball so thats a blast. I have been blessed with a great companion elder Yokum also going to Madrid this is where I am suppose to be there is no doubt about that in my mind, so we have our first investigator today and its all in spanish so we will see how that goes I am so excited to be able to try to teach in spanish though it will be so much fun,hope everythings going well back home love u all so much. la famila es eterna and this is verdad