Leaving the MTC

This week has gone by so fast! On Sunday during the sacrament meeting right after the sacrament the Branch President called on me and two Elders to give a talk. My heart was racing because I didn't really have anything prepared since I didn't think I was speaking haha. I talked about repentance and how grateful I am for the the opportunity that we have to be able to get on our knees and ask for forgiveness and try to be better everyday. It was good practice for the field.

Sunday night Tad A. Callister came and spoke. He talked about evidence why the Book of Mormon is true. Then Tuesday Elder Bednar came and spoke to us. It was the most amazing thing ever. He told us to not get in the way and stop focusing on ourselves and remember that this is the Lord's work. He also said "don't worry just go." Meaning not to worry if we're being the perfect missionary or if we're doing it right just to rely on the Lord. This was what I needed to hear. Just to forget myself and go to work.

On Thursday it was one of the Elders birthday so we made him a candygram with a piece of cardboard, medicinal tap, and candy from the little store here.

I leave early Monday morning for North Carolina. I'm feeling scared and nervous but also super excited to share the gospel. I'm so sad to leave my district and all the amazing people that I met here at the MTC. The MTC has been such an amazing experience and I have learned so much from just being here for 2 and a half weeks. My testimony and love for the gospel has grown tremendously. 

Love,
Sister Ogden

My district with one of our teachers, Brother Duston

Elder Christensen and I           Candygram for an Elder in our district

 

Final pictures with Sister Bishop, Sister Sorenson and Sister Arnold