Soy Elder Mitchell

Hola mi amigos!  Last Tuesday I was set apart as a full time missionary.  It honestly still doesn't feel that real yet.  A week ago today I started online MTC, and let me tell you, it's pretty boring. I am not going to lie. To me it is going to be 6 weeks of practicing something I am terrible at. And the only way I can study is by using zoom, and books.  That is the definition of my demise. I really wish I could have gone to the Mexico MTC where it would have been more hands on. But you do the best with the situation you have been given, so I have been trying to stay positive.  The MTC has made me love Spanish.  Really all I do in my free time is study Spanish, I really want to master it.  My obsession with Spanish is also frustrating though.  I feel like I have been studying so hard, but it is just not coming.  Like I really struggle understanding what my teachers are saying most of the day.  I was pretty upset yesterday about it, then my mom told me that it's literally only been a week, and It made me feel a lot better.  The days feel like years to me, so naturally I feel like I should be picking up the language faster.  Even though I struggle with home MTC I know I am blessed for my efforts, and for being obedient. The Lord knows how I work, so he gives me tender mercies everyday.  It's funny how he personally knows me, so he knows how to keep my spirits up.  For example yesterday I was really sad, and upset about being bored all the time, so my dad took me out for a big mac, and after that I was happy.  We also went bowling as a family, and I bowled a 200!  He definitely blessed me there.  I also can palm a basketball now, something I never thought I could do with my small hands.  So if he is blessing me with those abilities, I know he will bless me with the gift of tongues.  I just have to be patient, and keep doing my part to learn the language.  I hope you all have an amazing week, and can see the Lord's blessings in your life!

-Elder Mitchell... the third

1. Bowling 200
2. First time palming a bball