Sister Peterson Week 7

Dracula's Holy Mansion

Hey everyone! 

I hope everyone's week was amazing! A lot of fun things happened this week here at the MTC. Except bad news: I am sick again. Like are you kidding me. But luckily I have an amazing district who has been feeding me with medicine and lots of vitamins. On the road to a healthy happy missionary!

On Tuesday my district had the opportunity to go to the Provo City Center temple and it was amazing! The coolest temple I have been to. The inside looks like it would be Dracula's mansion if he was a holy man. Even the exit signs matched the vibe and I loved it so much. A beautiful building and the grounds were beautiful too. If you ever have the opportunity to at least walk around it, I highly recommend!

For our Tuesday devotional (it was a great tuesday), we were lucky to have Elder Dale G Renlund of the Quorum of the 12 talk to us and he did amazing. Talked on temple covenants AGAIN. I swear that was the theme of general conference too and it has me thinking. Obviously the time Christ comes to the Earth is getting closer and our leaders are trying to prepare us in every way possible. One being the importance of temple covenants that bind and yoke us with Jesus Christ's will. 

I have been reminded, told, and know that these next 18 months are going to go by so quickly. I mean I am past half way of my time at the MTC and I really do not know where all the weeks went. Obviously I want to make the most of my time here. Leave it all on the field is what I have been telling myself. I want to work so hard and I want to make my Heavenly Father so proud, so the way I am going to do that is to leave it all on the field. This doesn't only apply to my mission but everyday life too, don't you want to look back on your life and be able to feel like you "left it all on the field" with everything you did? I sure do. Just something to think about! :)

The Sistrict is going strong and better than ever. You can hear our giggles and squeals from a mile away. The other day in the cafeteria one of our sisters got a package and we are all squealing for her when an elder came up to us. Once he saw what we were screaming about he looked very confused and said "I thought someone got a reassignment or something" HA nope! We just get excited about little things and can only express it in our girly screams. The name of the sistrict is being well represented, don't ever worry!!

A scripture I am going to leave you with is Jacob 3:2 

"O all ye that are pure in heart, lift up your heads and receive the pleasing word of God, and feast upon his love; for ye may, if your minds are firm, forever."

Aka GOD LOVES YOU! Take advantage of that news and let it sink in. Everything he has to offer is good. I love you all and hope you have a great week!

<3 Peterson しまい

also, I GOT MY VISA!! So basically when I am done at the MTC I get to go straight to Japan WOOPWOOP

Pictures...

I accidentally dressed up as Shrek. 

You very quickly learn how to fall asleep sitting up at the mtc 

We got a selfie with Uchtdorf!!

jk but we thought it was Uchtdorf for a split second. hehe

Rylee wins Ground Ball Queen

On Thursday I went to dinner with a cheer mom friend, Tara Bailey, and it was fun to catch up with her and to hear all about Hannah and how she is doing. Because of the dinner I was a little late getting to Rylee's game at Centennial. When I arrived I saw that we were winning which was exciting and I was told by a lot of the other parents how well Rylee was doing, that she was killing it. I was so excited to settle in and watch the game and to watch Rylee play. She was doing so good and was fighting for those ground balls as well as keeping the other team from scoring. I had so many proud mama moments during this game hearing people cheering for Rylee all throughout the stands whenever she did something great which was often. I love that she is so good that people know her name and will cheer her on, it was such a fun game and even better that we won again and Rylee was named Ground Ball Queen of the game. 

 

Ryker played in a volleyball tournament in which he was the captain and set up his team of 8, his team won the tournament which was fun for him and his team. We like being winners.

On Thursday Kefford and went to Scheel's to walk around and see what it was all about. It was surprising with how much stuff they have inside and all the different items they have for sale. It had hunting stuff, sports stuff, toys, a candy shop, bowling alley, a Ferris wheel and more. I liked walking around and exploring it with Kefford but it wasn't my thing and I don't really have a desire to go back. 

Saturday Rylee had another game and this time it was at Mountain View but they were playing Idaho Falls. The game went into overtime with a tied score, they put 3 minutes on the clock and first one to score wins the game. We won the overtime which was so thrilling and so exciting! Winning 3 games in a row was so much fun and I loved watching this game. Rylee's friend Kinsley made the overtime goal and we were all so excited for her.

Owyhee was "Mountain View" on the scoreboard

After the game I went over to the Young's house to do Raegans hair for her baptism. They sent me a picture of what they would like it to look like and I was able to recreate it really well. Kefford and I went to her Baptism as well and the hairstyle help up perfectly even after being dunked.

Saturday night Kefford and I watched Whitneys kids minus Maddie who they took to the temple for baptisms. Kefford let Dillon explore fun things in the garage while I played Barbies and listened to Newsies soundtrack with the girls. They have recently become obsessed with the movie and I loved talking to them about it as I have loved the movie and the main actor since 8th grade.

Owyhee's First Win!!

 

I got back from Utah in time to take a nap and make it to church. After church we went out to the farm for Bob's birthday. I love my father-in-law and am grateful for him in my life and the relationship I have with him.

I wasn't able to deliver the package to Avynlea but Isabelle works close to the MTC and she took it over for me and got it delivered. I am super appreciative of her willingness to help me out and it made Avynlea really happy to get the packages.

On Monday Rylee had a game against Capital and for the first time in her Lacrosse career Owyhee won! It was such a fun game and so exciting to watch the girls gain some confidence and play so well. Rylee has gotten so good at defense and it was awesome to watch her play and stop the other team from scoring. Kefford and I were helping in the score box we had good view of the game and had fun watching us win for once.

Meridian High got a much needed new cheer coach and it is Alyssa who helped Avynlea with her small stunt group senior year. I loved seeing Avynlea's picture being used to advertise for open gym for the 24/25 year tryouts.

On Tuesday I got a craving to make braided bread. I found a recipe online and was able to actually make a successful loaf of braided bread. It was a fun accomplishment and delicious as well.

Sister Peterson Week 6

Hi everyone again! 

The weather here has been so good! You will never believe it but I got sunburnt again, Sorry mom I forgot to use the sunscreen you sent hehe.

Being able to watch general conference here was so cool, I didn't even fall asleep!! I loved all the talks and have loved even more being able to go back and read them. A way that I have loved rereading them is printing them off and writing all over them aka annotating them! I have felt the spirit so much and have been able to apply it better to my life doing it that way, I highly recommend doing it that way! 

Life here at the MTC has been SO fun! Honestly the first 2 weeks were hard just getting adjusted, but now that I've got my routine down it's been good. We have made so many new friends and it's good seeing faces I recognize around here! 

Elder Gaynor (elder that used to be in our district who was very good at Japanese) left on Friday! He got reassigned to Salem Oregon while he wants for his visa and when he told us that I go "LOOK OUT FOR THE WITCH TRIALS"  I got laughed at and I was confused for a minute then I realized that the witch trials did NOT happen in Oregon. Anyways we will miss him and wish him lots of luck!

My brain feels like it's going to explode any minute now with all the Japanese I am learning but so far it has been okay. Me and Sister Merrill had our first helping others (a lesson with fake investigator) IN 100% JAPANESE!! It was rough and spent half of it flipping through my notebook looking for things to say haha but overall it was alright. Still praying very hard for the gift of tongues woooop

Something that I got out of one of the conference talks I annotated is to trust in God. I am about to quote myself haha but I take no credit. This came straight from the spirit because He knew I needed it. Okay.. "trust in God. Dont stress, let His plan slowly unfold as life goes on. Be strong in prayer and do what you know YOU need to and can control! If there is nothing you can do about it, there is nothing to stress about! God's got it!!" I hope that helps someone because I know it will help me as my life goes on! 

I love you all and don't forget God does too! He knows you personally and cares so much about you so don't forget to show Him you care too! Give a little prayer, it's the least you can do! Have an amazing week!!

<3 Peterson しまい

Sister Peterson Week 5

Happy General Conference weekend!! I hope everyone was able to watch at least a little of it! Such amazing things!

This week was really good and flew by. Although it feels like Easter was forever ago. (time is really weird here). I hope everyone was able to really enjoy it because I sure did. I have never been good at focusing on Jesus Christ when it came to Easter, but here at the MTC it was an amazing experience, because it was so Christ centered. It makes me think and puts it into perspective of how amazing each day would be if we woke up and decided to dedicate it to the Lord. NEW GOAL ALERT!

This was a rollercoaster of a week when it came to Japanese. (Honestly each class is a rollercoaster) We had a substitute for half our classes and he was very strict. Each word of english we spoke = 2 pushups. The most we had to do in 1 class was 12 pushups which I recognize shouldn't be that bad. But coming from a person who's max pushups is about 5... was not easy. But we made it through. It is so cool to look back on all the progress I have made. It reallly helps and encourages me when I am feeling inadequate.

I have made friends around the MTC and its fun to walk around and see familiar faces. There are only a couple people who I knew before but even them I barely knew. So that has been fun. haha I am really trying to think of anything interesting that has happened but i just really cannot right now. 

One of our substitutes this week talked a lot to us about what she loved about Japan when she served there and it got me so excited. Apparently they have amazing fruit! My heaven!!! I am very very excited! Only about 1 more month left here 

Noo it's been great!

I love you all and so does Jesus and dont you forget it! Remember what he went through for you! Have an amazing week!!! Also if you email me thank you so much I literally love it, but please do not think ill if I do not respond because I am so busy!! hehe

<3 Sister Peterson!! 

Utah

 Mallory asked me if I would be able to come to Utah and help with her kids while she was visiting her sister. They needed me Friday to Monday but really only Friday and Monday since Joshua was home he would just be working those days. I could help out on Friday but I did not feel like I could miss my dance classes on Monday so I asked if that would be ok, to just come for the weekend and leave on Sunday. She said she would be able to find help for Monday but questioned the trip being worth just coming for those few days. I told her I would come earlier in the week and visit Kenedy and Emily before I got to their house to make the trip worth my time. 

I left on Tuesday and I missed Rylee playing in her game against Rocky Mountain. Ashleigh managed to capture a screen grab of Rylee from a video her coaches posted before the game and sent it to me. Rylee called me after her game and told me all about it. It was a good game for her but not for the team as a whole since they lost. I was bummed to have missed the game because I love watching Rylee play.

I got to Kenedy and Tylers apartment Tuesday afternoon and then Wednesday morning I got up with Kenedy and went to school with her. It was a long day but it was fun to spend the time with her and to watch her be a teacher. I am really glad I had the opportunity to be in her classroom because she is done after this year and wants to go back to school to get a degree in school counseling. 

After school on Wednesday I headed over to Emilys and stayed the night there. On Thursday I went with Emily to her classroom and spent the day there. I did not get any pictures but I was really tired from not sleeping great and I did doze off in her classroom. I didn't fall completely asleep because I could hear the kids talking about me sleeping and telling Emily I fell asleep. 

After school Emily and I hung out for a bit and then I headed over to Joshuas place. Friday morning Amos rode his bike to school and then Joshua and I drove Fredrick to pre-school. Joshua went with me to show me where to pick him up after school. Once Joshua started work I took Leona to her Itty-Bitty Baseball class at the rec center.It was cute watching her play and she did a good job listening to her teachers and following instructions.

We came home and then the two of us took Wynde on a walk. Leona did a good job of showing me where the park was in their neighborhood and she had enough time to play for about 10 minutes before we had to get back to pick up Fredrick from pre-school. After lunch Joshua had a team bonding and he decorated cupcakes with his kids while zoom with his co-workers. I don't know how much bonding he got with his co-workers but he got some good bonding time with his two youngest.

The next morning I put ponytails in Leonas hair which was super cute and then I left the kids with Joshua and I headed over to Spanish Fork to go to Evie's baptism. It was good timing that I happened to be in the area and was able to go to her baptism. Bob and Alison were there and after the baptism I went over to Dustin and Saras house for a small amount of time to visit. As I was leaving the church I noticed a big spider on my car which was a little gross.

After I left Dustins I stopped at the store to get some groceries that Avynlea requested me to drop off for her at the MTC. She wanted some fresh fruit and veggies and a big bag of Dum Dums to have. I got her lots of stuff but when I went to drop it off the office for deliveries was closed. I couldn't leave any of it so I just headed back to Joshuas. The kids were having quiet time and when they came out Fredrick said that Amos put a google eye in his ear. Amos said it was an accident which was comical, Joshua was able to get it out and then he lectured both boys about not putting items in their ears. 

I left Joshuas Saturday night and stayed the night with Kenedy and Ty so that I could get up early and head home for church. It was a good week visiting family but I was ready to get back home.

Lacrosse

 Kenedy and Yardley came into town for their Spring Break and they came with me to watch Rylee play Lacrosse. Bodi wanted to come and watch Rylee play as well so we picked him up on our way to Boise High School for the game. The team overall did not do great and lost by a lot but Rylee did good and she got to take a turn playing Mid and doing the ball toss which was fun to see. I love watching Rylee play and it was fun having Kenedy, Yardley and Bodi there with me to cheer her on.