As of today, I leave in exactly TWO weeks. It feels like I've been here at the MTC for so long, but I guess it's only really been about a month haha. Everything is going well here. But I'm not going to lie, this week was a little bit harder for some reason. Don't ask me why, I guess some weeks are just harder than others. But I'm going to believe that this next week will be a really good one!
I think the biggest thing that happened this week was that my trio companionship is DEAD. It was split in half. It's NO MORE. Haha apparently there was another missionary going to our mission that entered the MTC the same day as us, but he was already fluent in Portuguese, so he was put in the advanced program. Well, all the other missionaries in his district were sent off into the mission field, but the MTC wanted him to stay the rest of the time with us. So on Tuesday, he (Elder Pratt) was assigned to be Elder Boyle's companion, and now just me and Elder Ozuna are companions. It's been interesting lol.
Something embarrassing that happened to me happened last Sunday. After the devotional, I was sitting down. I decided to bend over to tie my shoe, but I guess my depth-perception isn't as good as I have always said, because I hit my eye right on the (hard) chair in front of me. It hurt so bad! I couldn't even stand the pain haha. I went to the restroom to see a mirror, and tried to see what was wrong with it. My contact was ripped IN HALF. ow. I thought the pain would go away, but the next few days my eye was still hurting. It was read and gunky (TMI ?). I was so afraid that I had pink eye, or that my cornea was falling out haha. I finally went in to the doctor on wednesday, and they sent me to a real eye doctor outside of the "bubble" on thursday. By this point however, my eye wasn't hurting anymore haha. Long story short, I probably scratched the surface, but it healed. Tudo Bem! All is well!
This week in class we focused a lot on the Book of Mormon. I have really gained a love of this book while I've been here. Everytime I read it ( really read it, not just skim), I feel peaceful. We really focus on how this book has real power. That it can change people's lives. O Livro de Mormon has answers for any question that anyone might have. My challenge to you guys this week is to think of something you might need help with, and just start reading with that question in mind. I know that you will find whatever you are looking for.
I taught/ led the discussion in district meeting yesterday ( sunday school). I probably could have prepared a little bit better, but I still feel like the spirit was there. A few people told me afterwards how good it was, so that made me feel nice. I'm getting more comfortable with teaching people, and I know that that is because of my calling as a missionary. The Lord is helping us here at the MTC, and I know that he will help us when we are out in Portugal.
I can't believe that I only have two weeks left! This last week seriously flew by so fast!
Something that's happening this week which is a little annoying is that everyone in our building has to move to another residence hall. Apparently they are going to remodel (or knock it down, I don't really know haha). But what can you do? Things happen haha.
It's so weird when I hear my first name now haha. I feel like I am Elder Barker, not Michael anymore lol.
Thanks for all the emails this last week, they are what I look forward to every monday!
Eu Amo Voces Muitos!
Love,
Elder Barker
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