Sappington's pictured in the center. At the MTC in Provo, Utah
*Becoming fluent in a new language in a matter of a few short weeks is a common, ordinary miracle repeated hundreds of times every month.
*The teachers who have instructed us in our classwork were amazing!
*Dozens of acronyms (CES, PEF, ITEP, S&I, DTA, SMS or PMG) make up the language of the MTC.
*Being together 24/7 as companions is challenging...for both of us.
*Everyone smiles and says hello.
*All the young sisters and young elders are beautiful, courteous, enthusiastic, and friendly to the senior missionaries and are happy to be here.
*The food is usually delicious and abundant and served hot when it's supposed to be hot...and cold when it's supposed to be cold...three times a day / seven days a week (including ice cream on Wednesday and Friday).
*The bed in our teensy, tiny apartment is really, really small - after sleeping in a kingsized bed for most of our married life.
*We have quickly become friends with dozens of amazing "total strangers" in our class.
*We miss our kids and grandkids and pray for them every day.
*The campus seems very large especially when it is freeeeeezing cold outside.
*It really is possible to live without a big screen TV and Diet Coke at every meal.
*We will never assimilate into the population of the West Indies.
*A limited wardrobe becomes boring very quickly, even if it is "mix and match".
*Not having any "bling" (i.e., my diamond wedding ring, loop earrings and nail polish which we have been warned against bringing with us because of the high crime rate in our mission) is harder than I thought.
*Sunday shoes worn daily quickly become uncomfortable, but flat shoes are rarely cute or stylish.
*The organization of this worldwide church is amazing!!
*Regular and humble prayer strengthens me in many interesting ways.
*Giving up--even simple--bad habits is HARD to do!
*Being cold all the time is miserable.
*The scriptures - particularly the Book of Mormon - now speak to my heart in an entirely new way.
*The new Book of Mormon Seminary and Institute student teacher manuals are WONDERFUL!
*To my surprise, I believe I really could be a full-time proselyting missionary.
*With all the classes, devotionals, firesides and other activities...time is going very quickly.
*6 a.m. comes a lot sooner than it used to.
*When we GET it, FEEL it, LOVE it, and LIVE it...we are about our Father's business!
*We still have lots of questions, but I wish EVERYONE could have the MTC experience...because the gospel is true. IT IS ALL TRUE!
To see more of the Sappington's exciting adventure in the West Indies, go to:
www.sappingtonmission.blogspot.com
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