01/08/2013
What an
interesting way to start the morning! Elder Millett and I woke up to do our
laundry and when we got over to this building the fire alarm was going off! So
we walked up to the front desk and asked if we could do laundry still and they
told us that no one is allowed in the building while the alarm is going off. Kind
of makes sense now, but I was still practically asleep... so on our way back to
the laundry room we saw 2 fire trucks, one parked in front of the laundry room
and the other parked in front of the sisters living center. We found out that
there was a flood at 4 in the morning in the sisters building and that set off
the first alarm. Then the alarm in another sisters building went off shortly
after that for who knows what reason! Then the alarm in the laundry building
went off and we still don’t know why. Anyway, that was my crazy morning. Elder
Millett and I got to walk through a completely dark building where the only
light was from the fire alarms. We both agreed that it was a creepy situation, and
if a zombie or something ran out of a classroom and tried to kill us, that
Elder Millett would be the bait because he is slow and scared of zombies. That
is the end of my story.
On to
the happenings of this week! Not really much new has happened, other than I was
the first one to bear testimony in fast Sunday meeting! It was awesome because
nobody except for my district knew what the heck I was saying! But, everybody
was silently fist pumping on my way down to my seat, it was really phuni.
People really love hearing Tahitian and the most common comment that I got was
them telling me how I strengthened their testimony on the gift of tongues. My testimony
grew immensely also! I’ve only been learning Tahitian for a tad over a week
now, and yet I was able to get up and bear my testimony. It’s amazing how real
all of these blessing and promises are! I had my doubts before coming here. But
now that I am learning my 3rd language, I know that the only way this is
possible, is the obedience and faith in the Lord. I’m in section 80 of the
D&C now and I gotta say, I think it’s my favorite book. It’s amazing
to me how it’s all revelation, which means it’s all God or Jesus Christ
speaking. I’ve highlighted every verse that sticks out to me and it feels like
I am just highlighting the majority of each section! I love reading it so much!
Each night before quiet hour, I share a scripture or two that I loved
especially that with my district and then end with bearing a small testimony
about it. They all really seem to love it and I feel like I am finally acting
like a district leader! This calling has been more of a blessing for me I feel.
I actually feel that same way about my whole mission in general!
I was
at the end of the list for the reasons of why I am on a mission. But ever since
I’ve started my mission I feel like I have been obtaining the most blessings! I
almost feel selfish somehow... I try every day to let everyone I see, know that
I love them. I also let them know how much I love my family. Our families are
our biggest support beams, next is our testimonies. I feel like I never really
had that sturdy of a testimonial support beam, so I relied heavily on other’s
testimonies. I am so grateful for the opportunity to strengthen my own
testimony while on my mission. It will hopefully support the rest of my life, as
long as I continue to build on the rock of Jesus Christ. I love you all so much
and thank you all for being such amazing examples to me and strengthening my
testimony! Austin, go on a mission! Teesha, keep doing amazing in school,
Trace, keep going to church and start reading the Book of Mormon with your mom,
it has some stories in there that puts every video game storyline to
shame. Amanda, keep being the coolest person in Idaho! Dennis, start doing
everything you can to be ready to go on a mission after your brother. You will
be such an amazing missionary! Ua here au ia tatou! (I love you all) Please
stay safe this next week. Talk to you soon!
Oromatua Fyffe
Oromatua Fyffe
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