Nimen Hao! It's been a great first week here at the MTC (Missionary Training Center). Chinese is going well - I'm hard on myself sometimes, but then I remember that I've only been here for 5.5 days. My favorite words to say (in English) are "I," my name (Wei Jiemei), Jesus Christ, Book of Mormon, Jerusalem, and "attend church meeting." This is all very good, because I'm going to be saying those words pretty often! So far I can bear my testimony, pray, extend commitment invitations, and teach people on things a little bit. Daniel, your pinyin lesson came in handy so much - thanks! We're actually teaching an investigatory right now (she's actually a teacher), and it's going really well! We've talked about faith, God's love for her, and the Book of Mormon. I love it. Even though she's already a member of my church, I still feel a great love for her and I've felt the Spirit strongly when we've taught her and prayed with her. I think my favorite thing to do in Chinese is to pray. I'm trying to work on making sure I do it whenever possible.
Probably the most exciting thing that's happened since we got here was when we went to the nurse and she informed us that we needed to collect stool samples for our visas. Gross. We've been keeping the vials in this little white bag. The elders in my district are pretty uptight and feel awkward kind of easily (especially about this topic), so I ran in to the class where they were studying, grabbed my white bag and pretended not to want anyone see, and then dashed out of the room. I don't think they appreciated it too much, but my companion and I thought it was hilarious. My companion's name is Sister Christensen, by the way - she's very sweet, very loving, very fashionable, and just an all-around great person. It's funny, because I already get companion anxiety when we have to be separated for some reason. The girls in my room are great, too - there are six of us, and I actually met one of them in the Atlanta airport before I left for the MTC!
Thank you to everyone who sent me emails or letters - I loved them! One thing that I'd like to let you know is that I'd definitely prefer to get actual letters or letters sent from "DearElder.com" - I got about 12 emails today, whereas if they were typed on dearelder.com they deliver them to the MTC the same day. It's super easy and it takes the same time as writing it by hand.
Last thing I want to leave with you is a scripture - Mark 9:23. So great. I know it's true. I know this is where I'm supposed to be! Thank you for your love, prayers, and your support - I definitely need them. Love to you all!
Sister Winters
(Wei Jiemei)
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