Hey!
I'm loving Mongolia!
I can't believe it's been another week!
Time flies when you're having fun and working hard!
Monday, I went to the zah (kinda like "sock" with
a z) for the first time. It's a black
market full of food and clothes and household goods. It reminded me of China and Fiji. I love black markets! I bought a cute pair of boots! And now my feet are warm! We also did our grocery shopping there. It's a great place to buy just about
everything! And it's great for our missionary
budget! :) Then, we went home and cooked
breaded chicken and mashed potatoes and buttery carrots for dinner. It tasted like home! :)
On Tuesday, all the new missionaries had some more
training. We got a mission cookbook,
learned how to budget our money, and went over being obedient to mission rules
and living by the Spirit. Afterward,
Sister Guild, Sister Bennett, Sister Wilkins and I went to lunch before heading
to our English interviews. We ate
Russian food called Piroshki and then got some cake because we wanted
some. :)
Then, we went to the Medical University and conducted about 70
interviews as a companionship while the other sisters conducted another 70 or
so. We asked "getting to know
you" questions to see where they stood with their English skills. The people seem great, and I can't wait to
work with them!
Wednesday was a day of rest.
Sister Wilkins wasn't feeling well, so we stayed inside. I studied like crazy all day long. And it was actually really good! I was exhausted by the end of the day! I made muffins from our cookbook. They weren't bad, but we now call them
"mediocre muffins" haha. That
night, I called two of our investigators and talked with them in
Mongolian! I felt cool, and the
investigators had no idea they were on speaker phone and that Sister Wilkins
was totally feeding me my lines. hahaha
On Thursday, I had a meeting with the Mission
President. It was good to talk to
him. He gave me some great advice about
studying and teaching people. Then,
after studies and lunch, Sister Wilkins and I met with a new member. She lives at the top of a beautiful mountain
and her view is breathtaking. It
overlooks the city. I feel like I'm in a
painting when I look over the hillsides and see gers and the cityscape in the
background. We taught her a lesson and
then had to head out. She walked us down
the mountain until she saw her little sister (about 10 years younger than her)
coming up from school. They hugged and
walked arm in arm. It reminded me of
picking up Becca from school! :) Then,
we met a family who is learning about the Church. We had a great talk with them and shared a
scripture. The Spirit was really strong,
and I was able to bear my testimony to them.
Friday was really fun because we planned and then headed to
a member's house. She made me a
beautiful scripture case! :) And I
shared a lesson with her. And she fed us
some great soup! And then she took us to
see her neighbor who is having a difficult time. We shared a scripture with her and asked to
come back and see her. I look forward to
meeting with her again and helping her more.
She seems like a wonderful lady! :)
Then, we went to a lesson for three young girls who just joined the
church. They are adorable!
Saturday we had a meeting with an investigator and it went
really well. Then, we had a district
meeting and talked about having and developing Christlike attributes like
charity and faith and hope and diligence.
It is always good to review! :)
Afterward, we went to the church building, by bus, to see women's
conference! We met some super cute 11
year old girls on the bus. We practiced
English with them and invited them to English class! Women's conference was amazing! I LOVED the part when one of the speakers
told us to put down the mirrors and start looking through windows. I need to do that more. I am trying to look through windows and help
other people instead of looking in mirrors and making the world revolve around
me.
Yesterday, at church, I didn't understand much, but I got to
talk with some more people and set up appointments to meet with them this
week!
This week is going to be even better than last week! I can't believe tomorrow is my MONTH mark in
Mongolia! Where has the time gone?? I am so blessed! I pinch myself every day! It's like I'm living in a dream! :)
I love you all and hope you are healthy and happy! :)
Love,
Sister Bottorff
"My new scripture case!"
"Home cookin'! :) The perks of a Southern companion! :)"
"Our cute little friends from the bus!"
"Our church building!"
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