Some of you may know that I went on mission for my church. I went to Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah and served for 18 months. However, for 3-6 months, the sisters on Temple Square receive a new calling and are called to go serve in another mission in the US or Canada. Then they return back to Temple Square to finish their 18 months. I was called to serve in the California, Oakland Mission in the Spanish Program. (which is not a likely calling to change languages for 3-6 mon.) It was a challenge for me and it really stretched me. I had to put in extra hours and hang on every single word to understand what was happening in the conversations. The Lord really blessed me because I was truly able to understand through the Spirit what was being said. I was able to testify to the people there of my feelings and knowledge of Gods plan and love for each of His children. It was a lesson that I still cherish.
WELL..... a couple weeks ago, the Bishop called Kyle and I into his office and extended the call to be a Spanish Missionary... AGAIN! WOW! My Spanish is SO BAD. But I said, "Yes, I will do whatever you need me to." Everyday since that meeting, I have been studying my Spanish and praying for the Lord to help me yet again with learning the language and understanding people.
So, if you have ever tried to learn a second language, you know that it is very hard and takes a lot of time, studying, practice, and a good memory. Well... I barely spoke Spanish on my mission, and that was for only 4 months, and to top it off... that was 8 years ago! I don't remember hardly anything. So, now I am embarking a new adventure in the world of Spanish! I am attending the Spanish Branch and teaching 15 hours a week.
I know the Lord will help me and fill my mouth with the things He wants me to say. Also, I am very blessed to have a good companion who has a lot of humor and patience! This new calling is really stretching me! I have heard that it is a good thing to be "stretched". I am still trying to figure that out! ha ha
I have a strong testimony that this Church is true, and I will do my best to tell that to everyone I meet!
If you have any good tips for me to learn Spanish better, let me know!
WELL..... a couple weeks ago, the Bishop called Kyle and I into his office and extended the call to be a Spanish Missionary... AGAIN! WOW! My Spanish is SO BAD. But I said, "Yes, I will do whatever you need me to." Everyday since that meeting, I have been studying my Spanish and praying for the Lord to help me yet again with learning the language and understanding people.
So, if you have ever tried to learn a second language, you know that it is very hard and takes a lot of time, studying, practice, and a good memory. Well... I barely spoke Spanish on my mission, and that was for only 4 months, and to top it off... that was 8 years ago! I don't remember hardly anything. So, now I am embarking a new adventure in the world of Spanish! I am attending the Spanish Branch and teaching 15 hours a week.
I know the Lord will help me and fill my mouth with the things He wants me to say. Also, I am very blessed to have a good companion who has a lot of humor and patience! This new calling is really stretching me! I have heard that it is a good thing to be "stretched". I am still trying to figure that out! ha ha
I have a strong testimony that this Church is true, and I will do my best to tell that to everyone I meet!
If you have any good tips for me to learn Spanish better, let me know!
Adios.
Hermana Brothersen
4 comments:
You are going to be so AWESOME! I admire you for your determination in everything you do. You are so willing to help everyone. The Lord will bless you in your spanish. That's alot to learn. Congrat's. Andy is very good at Spanish so he would love to help you. Love ya
You are so awesome! Just speak it as much as you can and it will come. This is a good opportunity for you to teach your kids Spanish. Speak it at the house to your hubby and your kids. It will come back quickly. Good Luck! You will do GREAT!
Just a reminder, you can bring your kids over here if you ever need to so you can study, go teach, or whatever. Yo no hablo espanol. Good luck!
Basha-Shimai... now Hermana Brothersen:) You are always Super Amazing!!! Thanks so much for sharing about your beautiful thoughts and testimony of the Gospel! I'm sure that you are gonna be AWESOME again :) Good luck!
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