Well hello everyone!  How has everything been the last couple of days?  Did you get my letter?  Things have been going well here. All of the missionaries say that we just have to make it until Sunday and then it gets easier from there.  So far, things have gone pretty well.  The first couple of days have been filled with a lot of information that the new missionaries have to take in and I think that I've handled it pretty well.  My companion is good and so far we've gotten along quite well.  I feel like there's something missing in our companionship though and I am trying to figure out what that is in order to be the best companionship we can be.  I totally love my district though!  We hit it off really well and it's fun to be together.  The elders are hilarious and the sisters all get along well with each other and with the elders.  So far, we've all been getting along really well besides 2 elders who are companions but they've even done well with keeping their issues out of the way when they are with everyone else.  I think I caught the cold that the younger kids had though because I got sick the day after I came into the MTC.  Needless to say, I am exhausted because I have not had much sleep the past couple of nights because of it.  But hopefully I get better soon and can then fully concentrate on the work that I'm doing here in order to teach the best I can once I'm in Orlando.

 

I can definitely feel my testimony strengthening even though it's only been a few days since I've been here.  Constantly praying and keeping a prayer in my heart has helped me feel the Spirit constantly and I know that the Lord loves me more than I have ever known before.  I'm excited to see what happens next week and to continue to learn and grow in my testimony and knowledge of the gospel.  I'm excited to teach and help people come unto Christ.  It is truly a blessing to be here and I am so excited to see what comes next.  My companion and I taught our first lesson last night and I hope that we can quickly improve on our teaching skills and gain confidence in ourselves and our abilities to preach the gospel. 

 

I'm sorry that this isn't a very long email.  We're pretty limited on computer time and I had to take extra time to think because I'm SO tired.  But I love you all and I miss all of you!  Hugs and kisses to you all!  Thank you for your letters, prayers, and support.  Your love is definitely felt while I am here and I can feel your support constantly.  Love and miss you!

 

With love,

Sister Leah R. Ward