May 15' 97

6:40am
from my scripture study: Acts 6 - Stephen has BOTH wisdom and power, and he teaches by BOTH wisdom and the Spirit.
D&C 6 - in regards to last night's journal entry, "ask and ye shall receive" has a lot more meaning for me. I did ask and I am receiving {vozmozhnost} the opportunity to serve full-time... what a calm assurance flows into my heart in realization of this!

Verse 10 - we are each GIFTED -- but stay humble (it comes from above) and use it for the right purposes.

Vs. 14 - WOW! Surely this applies to me, being here.

Vs. 19 - for companionship inventories!

11pm

1) Priesthood authority - especially when recognized for the great force it is!
2) Elder Stone's tape!! He's so awesome!
3) P-day tomorrow!! - get to go to the temple!
4) being able to explain the Plan of Salvation -- a great deal of eternal truth -- in 30 seconds
5) Seeing familiar faces now and again
20 min running, 150 sit-ups, 25 push-ups

It's {izumlyoni} amazing to me how fast the time goes when looking back on it, but how slow it can seem when trying to endure it! I haven't worn a watch the last few days and I think that helps me not count down the hours and minutes.

Don't get me wrong! I love the MTC and the things we're learning! But I find it hard to SIT ALL DAY with just breaks to eat. But if it's one of the greatest sacrifices I have to make then so be it!

Oh, it was so great to receive a tape from Elder Stone. I can definitely see how he is going to be a strength to me while I serve. He is very positive and spiritually strong and reveals an authentic desire to get stronger and be better. How awesome!

I hope the {staryashini} Elders in my district get this {zhelaniye} desire very soon... as of yet, it seems they tolerate the Spiritual side of it but can't wait to act like their teen-age selves again. SCARY!

Well, {ya ustala} I'm tired -- {ya hochy pobegat zabtra ytpo, shtobe spokoni nochi!} I want to run tomorrow morning, so good night!

{Lyuobov, Cectpa Bepi} Love, Sister Berry