Bethany will reach her half way point at the MTC this Wednesday. She is doing great! The language is coming. It is difficult, but she is continuing to work at it and is loving her time in Provo.
She has yet to receive her visa for Brazil.
When a missionary goes on a mission, they are told to "lock their heart". This means to focus totally on their mission and the work they are going to be doing. If Elders have a girlfriend at home or if Sisters have a boyfriend at home they are told to not focus on them as much. (easier said then done). Bethany is learning WHY it is so important to lock her heart and she is glad she doesn't have a boyfriend to think about while being out. There are 2 Sisters in her District, they are amazing missionaries,however, these 2 Sisters continually speak of their boyfriends. Bethany has felt impressed that these 2 are not able to stay focused because they are not giving their whole heart to the work. Bethany told me the night before she was set apart as a missionary, that once she was set apart, she wanted to give every second of her 18 months to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. She wanted to give her all. I am impressed with her willingness to let go of worldly things and give her all!
Last week she wrote and sent some pictures of life at the MTC. It is Spring time there and she wanted to capture the beauty of the areas around the MTC.
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There are a total of 10 missionaries in her District. 4 Sisters and 6 Elders. Her companion, Sister Loefke, will be going to Campinas, but Sisters Ware and Newell will be going to a different mission in Brazil. They have all become fast friends and hope to stay connected. Two sets of Elders will go to Campinas and 1 set will go to another Brazilian mission. Here are some photos that Bethany sent of her and her companion and well as the other missionaries.
This is Sister Loefke. She is a little bit older than Bethany and is from California. Bethany loves her and her attitude. She works hard and makes Bethany want to always do her best.
these are the other two Sisters who will be going to another mission, Sisters Ware and Newell along with Bethany and Sister Loefke.
Bethany loves going to the Temple, while at the MTC she is able to go every week. Here are a few snapshots outside of the Provo Temple with the other missionaries.
this Temple is probably one of the busiest Temples, with all the missionaries that go here each week.
Sisters Ware and Newell after a Temple session and the whole District
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Here are some other photos that Bethany sent, some I posted on facebook, others I didn't. Life as a missionary in the MTC, especially when studying a foreign language makes for long days. Missionaries that go on foreign speaking missions will study foreign language and Gospel teaching until 9pm each night.
. Of course, you always need time to take a break :)
Sister Loefke taking a photo of Bethany and visa versa :)
Sister Ware.
Bethany was given a special gift from her sister Becky. It's called an Evidence book, or as Becky referred to it while she was on her mission, her Angel Evidence book. Becky felt that she needed to write down when miracles happened and when she felt the literal presence of Angels that were helping in the work. I think that it is so cool that Becky made a book for Bethany so that she too could write down special events that will occur on her mission. Here is the book that Becky made along with Bethany's tag on it.
This is a special time at the MTC in Provo. Never before have there been so many Sisters. Never before have their been SO many missionaries! President Monson announced in October Conference the age when Sisters could serve would be lowered from 21 to 19, I believe this has had a greater impact then Elders who can now serve at 18. Areas in missions are being opened to make room for missionaries, areas that had been closed are reopening, missions are being divided. As a matter of fact, Bethany's mission, The Campinas Mission, is one of the 50+ missions to be divided. The work is continuing. It's exciting that Bethany, along with so many others can be a part of this great work as it continues in greater effort!
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There are a total of 10 missionaries in her District. 4 Sisters and 6 Elders. Her companion, Sister Loefke, will be going to Campinas, but Sisters Ware and Newell will be going to a different mission in Brazil. They have all become fast friends and hope to stay connected. Two sets of Elders will go to Campinas and 1 set will go to another Brazilian mission. Here are some photos that Bethany sent of her and her companion and well as the other missionaries.
This is Sister Loefke. She is a little bit older than Bethany and is from California. Bethany loves her and her attitude. She works hard and makes Bethany want to always do her best. 
these are the other two Sisters who will be going to another mission, Sisters Ware and Newell along with Bethany and Sister Loefke.
Bethany loves going to the Temple, while at the MTC she is able to go every week. Here are a few snapshots outside of the Provo Temple with the other missionaries. 
this Temple is probably one of the busiest Temples, with all the missionaries that go here each week. 
Sisters Ware and Newell after a Temple session and the whole District 
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Here are some other photos that Bethany sent, some I posted on facebook, others I didn't. Life as a missionary in the MTC, especially when studying a foreign language makes for long days. Missionaries that go on foreign speaking missions will study foreign language and Gospel teaching until 9pm each night. 
. Of course, you always need time to take a break :) 
Sister Loefke taking a photo of Bethany and visa versa :)
Sister Ware.
Bethany was given a special gift from her sister Becky. It's called an Evidence book, or as Becky referred to it while she was on her mission, her Angel Evidence book. Becky felt that she needed to write down when miracles happened and when she felt the literal presence of Angels that were helping in the work. I think that it is so cool that Becky made a book for Bethany so that she too could write down special events that will occur on her mission. Here is the book that Becky made along with Bethany's tag on it. 
This is a special time at the MTC in Provo. Never before have there been so many Sisters. Never before have their been SO many missionaries! President Monson announced in October Conference the age when Sisters could serve would be lowered from 21 to 19, I believe this has had a greater impact then Elders who can now serve at 18. Areas in missions are being opened to make room for missionaries, areas that had been closed are reopening, missions are being divided. As a matter of fact, Bethany's mission, The Campinas Mission, is one of the 50+ missions to be divided. The work is continuing. It's exciting that Bethany, along with so many others can be a part of this great work as it continues in greater effort!
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