Hello, hello! It is officially my last Pday in America. We
have our flight plans and will be leaving for the airport at 4:30 am on
Monday...and 18 hours later will be arriving in Seoul! "Caitieday is
dipping out" (for real though). Woo! It's been the best to have Allie
(Sister Romney - forget literally every time I introduce her...) here for my
last week. We have gym and meals together everyday and I promise we are
obedient missionaries and go to sleep by 10:30. Also, SO HAPPY to see my best
friends Sam and Mackenzie at the temple on Tuesday, Best surprise!!
So this week's MTC story is a good one - pay attention -
also remember I'm the world's longest story teller...so appreciate the details!
So every Sunday and Tuesday night, we have a devotional here where a general
authority/member of MTC administration/someone along those lines comes and
speaks to the missionaries. Last Tuesday, the Japanese missionaries were in
charge of the prayers for the devotional and my literal thoughts during the
meeting: "I'm so lucky that I leave in a week...Korea is probably up
next!" So of course later that night, my branch President calls me in and
tells me I have been asked to give the closing prayer next Tuesday (my last
devotional). I may or may not be joking when I say I stressed about it every
day for the next week. BUT, yesterday I find out that it will be a special
devotional, broadcasted to 14 other MTCs around the world....why? Because
surprise! Elder Neil L. Anderson of the Quorum of the 12 Apostles is speaking
to us! Annnd sister Davis is giving the closing prayer. Talk about the most
exciting/scariest moment of my mission thus far. The best part: After the
prayer, Elder Anderson stands up and shakes my hand (I'm still shaking and
smiling so huge - you can imagine) and asks where I'm serving. I
lied, actual best part: As he introduces me to his wife (remember I'm going to
Korea and have been practicing Asian etiquette for 9 weeks), I smile, bow and
say nice to meet you. WHAT. I don't remember exactly what happened, but I'm
pretty positive I walked off the stage thinking, "Did I just bow to the
apostle's wife?" 3 Apostles, David Archuletta...I guess you could say I
did pretty well in my 9 weeks here!!
This week we read chapter 20 in the book, "Jesus the
Christ," which talks about all of Christ's miracles. MY favorite story was
about Jairus. He was one of the rulers of a synagog, who humbly comes to Jesus
and asks Him to heal his 12-year-old daughter, who was practically dead as he
left her. Along the way, Christ stops to heal the woman who touches His cloak
in the streets. I feel like in this situation I would have been like,
"Wait, Jesus. My daughter is almost dead and there isn't time to
stop." Instead, Jairus continues to patiently look to Christ with faith.
Then as they reach his house, a messenger comes to tell Jairus that his
daughter is now dead. At this point, I most likely would have given up,
probably selfishly thinking, "If we hadn't stopped, maybe we would have
made it back in time." However Jairus, learning his daughter is dead, says
to Jesus, "My daughter is even now dead; but come and lay thy hand upon
her and she shall live." NO matter what happened, his hope and faith
endured. Then Jesus raises his daughter from the dead. As we read these
stories, I noticed that every miracle Christ performed was a reflection of
faith. Our ability to see miracles in our lives/missions is conditional on our
faith in Christ. We also have to turn outwards, forget ourselves and serve
others. Even as his daughter is dying, Jairus puts others' needs before his
own. He looked to the Savior always, knowing He would heal her in any
circumstances. As we have faith and focus on others, we will recognize God's
hand in others lives and our own. We will see little miracles every day!!
Sorry this email was a novel....but next time you hear from
me will be from KOREA! I can't even explain how I currently feel: overwhelmed,
excited, afraid...must mostly can't wait! Family: I get to call you in 5 days!!
Be ready for that 6:30 AM phone call. Excited! Have a good week everyone!
설앙합니다!!
Davis 자매
(Caitieday)
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| Flight plans - Korea bound!!!! |
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| Ktown - Last week at the MTC |
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| I love temple time with Mackenzie and Sam! |
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| Davis Chamaenym and Soeur Romney |
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| Selfies with Sisters!!! |
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| Peace out Provo!!!! |
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