We Out Here And Alive!!!!!

Yooooo!!!! What is gooood everyone!? Wow I don't even know where to begin. This week has been amazing!!! Saying goodbye to my family was tough but walking in and meeting my district made it so much easier! We got to go to the temple last Thursday and today which was so dope because I have only been to the provo temple once and it was for baptisms so this time it was different! And it was my second time doing a session since my own! We basically do the same thing every time but somehow I can't keep the days straight and so I couldn't even tell you what day I did what. Every night I lay in bed and I'm like wow it's already night time?? The food is mid. It's either really good or just horribly bad no in between. But it's okay because it gives us a good laugh. Elder Orr in my district likes to say "let's get this over with" before every meal we eat which accurately describes the meals hahaha. My district is DOPE!!!! Brayden Witt (elder witt) who I went to high school with and is one of my good friends is also in my district which is so sick!! And he's also DL so shoutout to him!!! My district has me laughing so hard I can't even breathe, they are some of the funniest people I have ever met. It's incredible! I also like to give them crap about everything but if you know me then nothing new right??? But on the real they all think whole milk is the way like bruh you cannot be serious that stuff is nasty. Or like the elder Ballingham tried to convince me that cheetos are good with nutella, I ended him really quickly. I have so many more funny stories. I wish I could share them all because they are classic. I'll never forget some of the things said that just have me dying haha. We also play a ton of ping pong which is sick!! And I've realized I kinda go off in volleyball too, I guess my volleyball class in Hs payed off! My companion is from Gilbert, Arizona. She is so nice and cute and thinks I'm hilarious so that's a plus! I love her and I'm gonna miss her!! But now I'm currently in a trio because the other sister in our district who's going to my mission got covid, same with an elder in our district so basically we're dropping like flies over here!! Big rip!!! They're in isolation and I'm so sad because I love them!! I basically have enough medicine to take care of like 40 people and it still didn't save them so rip! But thank you mom because it did save some!!!! You know Mel has come in clutch with half the things she has sent me!! Okay now more spiritual stuff, this place is literally spiritual heaven. I showed my dad my dorm room and he said "I am homesick from that place" and at the beginning I was like there's no way but now I'm like okay I get it this place is so awesome!! Being around 1500 missionaries is the coolest thing I've ever experienced. I've never felt the spirit so strong! After our devotionals we do district reviews which is my most favorite thing because the things that my district says leave me almost in tears every time. I love that we can laugh and be spiritual all in one. I feel the spirit so strongly through them!! This week has really been focused on faith which I love because without faith honestly nothing is possible. I wouldn't be here that's for sure. I wanna share a scripture that I read last week that I go to everyday because I love it so much! It's 2 Nephi 31:21 

“And now, behold, my beloved brethren, this is the way; and there is none other way nor name given under heaven whereby man can be saved in the kingdom of God. And now, behold, this is the doctrine of Christ, and the only and true doctrine of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, which is one God, without end. Amen”

 

 

That is so powerful to me. Because it is so beyond true! This church and gospel IS the way. And this is the only true doctrine!! I have come to know this so personally this week that I feel like I could fight anyone who tries to tell me otherwise! And I know that all of that comes with faith even when it's hard. Because trust me it's not always gonna be easy but it's so worth it. Leaving my family and friends and people I love is easily the hardest decision I've ever made but I KNOW it will be worth it!! And I have faith in that!! Being a missionary is a feeling I can't even describe but it's amazing! I can't wait to get out and meet/teach the people of Iowa!! But I am also heartbroken to be leaving the mtc and my amazing district!! I know they will all be amazing missionaries and I can't wait til we see each other again some day!!  

 

 

I love you all!! I'm praying for you all!! Let me know if I can do anything for any of you!! God is so good!!! Read your scriptures!!! Also pray for my district friends in isolation!!! I miss them! The next email, I'll be in the field!! So crazy! Time flies!! Also forgive me, I know this email is choppy, it's my first one and I'm typing on a Samsung so it's a bit rough! And I'm sorry it's so long!!! 

 

 

Peace out!! 

 

 

Love, Sister Liljenquist 

 

 

Pics 

1. Me out like a light 

2. Me and Sister Earl twinning

3. My district at the temple! 

4. Elder Halpren aka shaggy from Scooby-Doo

5. Elder Duncan a DAWG 

6. Me and my fave sisters!! 

7. Sister McMillin with covid :( 

8. Fresca fr so good 

9. Me and my comp!!! 









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