I leave in 36 hours! I get a short P-day to day to get prepared, do laundry and send some emails.
Nothing too exciting has happened this week, which I guess means I'm ready for the field. Somedays I get super excited to go, but other days I just am so nervous haha. It'll be hard, but I know that Heavenly Father will help me with everything I need.
On tuesday, another apostle came and spoke to us--Elder Christofferson. One of our leaders said that we were lucky , because most of the time apostles only come every three or four months. We got two in six weeks! He gave a great talk about repentance, and how our purpose as missionaries is to preach repentance to everyone so that they can come closer to Jesus Christ.
We had infield orientation all day on thursday. I thought it was interesting, but it was also very, very long haha. A good experience that I had was when we had to roleplay with other people. I felt that the person I was teaching really did come closer to Christ because of what I said,and that I was able to help him. So that made me more excited to start helping the people of Portugal.
Im grateful that I went to the temple last week, because this last monday was Labor Day, so the temple was closed
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As the day gets closer, Im starting to feel sad that ill have to say goodbye to so many good people. The people in my zone have become a sort of family for me, because we have been around eachother constantly for almost six weeks straight. Luckily, I think most of them have facebook, and some are going to BYU when they get back, so hopefully it wont be forever!
I just want to end this email by saying that the MTC has been a great experience. Sure there have been hard times, but the majority has been great. My testimony and knowledge of this gospel has increased so much, and I know that I will continue to grow over the next two years. I made a commitment this past week to myself that I will always strive to have the Spirit with me. Im going to try to always be listening for that still, small voice to guide me in everything that I do.
I love you all very much, and I appreciate all the support and prayers you have for me! The next time you hear from me, Ill be in Portugal, surrounded by a different culture and language. I know my first few weeks will be hard, but I know the Lord will be with me every step of the way!
I only sent two pictures today. One of the view from my window in our room, and the other of me and Elder Pratt. We went on splits today because our companions wanted to get up super early to do laundry, and that didnt seem very appealing haha. Ill take lots with my district tomorrow, so expect more pictures next time!
Com Muito Amor,
Elder Barker
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