February 4, 2011

Hey Family!

I just got back from the temple, and it was the most wonderful experience. Today is P-Day, so it has been quite amazing. It is nice to take a break from all of the intense studying, and just go to the temple and other things. I really look forward to this day.
There is hardly a minute of down time here. It is so different, you have to plan out every minute of every day, to find how to best utilize your time. It is so great. Spanish is a breeze.......... NOT! Wow, all of the years of Spanish that I took, helped me for like the first hour. Well, maybe a little longer than that, but you get the point. It is really amazing though when you realize how much you have learned. I came to the realization this week that the only reason why I can learn so well is because of the Spirit. The ONLY reason. If I humble myself acknowledge this fact, I learn even more! It is a great cycle.
I had the most amazing experience this past Sunday during a fire side. We were singing the Spirit of God. All 2100 missionaries, and when it came to the chorus where it says "we'll sing and we'll shout, with the armies of Heaven" the spirit was so powerful, and it testified to me so strongly that, I was at that very moment singing praises to God with the armies of heaven. It really touched my life.
So um... I'm in the choir.
Thank you again for writing and telling me what is happening at home. Even though I am so close, I feel so far away.

I also appreciated Benjamins letters. They are so great. I can tell just by reading them that he has the Spirit with him so strongly. He really is an example to me.
I look forward to hearing from you guy's soon. Love you lots.

Elder Johnson (the 2nd)