July 3, 2014
Hello Family,
Polish is coming along steadily, but it is still very difficult. I am definitely not in the top half of the learning group is all I can say! But our teachers work really hard to keep us unstressed going through the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11 hours of class days. Sunday is the only day without any classes, so they keep us pretty busy here. There is such a spirit of peace and growth here. I am loving my district and zone and we all get along super well. I am actually even more appreciative of my companions this week as well.
Hello Family,
Polish is coming along steadily, but it is still very difficult. I am definitely not in the top half of the learning group is all I can say! But our teachers work really hard to keep us unstressed going through the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11 hours of class days. Sunday is the only day without any classes, so they keep us pretty busy here. There is such a spirit of peace and growth here. I am loving my district and zone and we all get along super well. I am actually even more appreciative of my companions this week as well.
As I continue to reside
and learn here at the MTC I just feel my faith growing little by little every
week. Before I left on my mission, and sometimes even out here I wonder why I
left my life and plans for 18 months. But then God always sends some kind of
confirmation of why I am supposed to be out here. I have already mentioned it
but there has been so much emphasis on not just having a testimony, but
becoming converted. And not just becoming converted to the church, but becoming
converted to Heavenly Father and our Savior Jesus Christ. And there is no
better place to become converted than a mission because your entire day is
centered around serving the Lord. It is an honor to look down and see the name
of Jesus Christ over my heart on my name tag. Siostra Benson Kosciol Jezusa
Chrystusa Swietych W Dniach Ostatnich (missing all of the accents of
course). 
My testimony is simple
but is growing little by little. I know
that the times in my life when I have been most happy are the times when I have
been trying to follow the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The alternative is not worth
it, and no matter what other title you hold in life whether it be father,
mother, friend, teacher, athlete, business professional, or anything else. The
most important title you will ever hold in your life is the title of Disciple
of Jesus Christ. My challenge to you all this week, and it may take a bit to
complete, but watch the MTC devotional the Character of Christ by David
A. Bednar. It is life changing. It is only a decision that needs to be made
once in your life, but CHOOSE HIM! Once and for all... always! It will be the
best hardest decision ever but it is worth it.
With Love,
Siostra Ellie Benson
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