HELLOOOOOO World!
WHEW!! Technology. I have about 20 minutes to crunch out a weeks worth of experiences....this should be interesting.
I GET ALL YOUR DEAR ELDERS!! SEND them!! LOVE THEM!! (I 'Cindy' will explain how you use this form of communication at the end of Amy's letter)
I am here at the Missionary Training Center (MTC) in Provo, Utah. I'm loving it here. There are about 2,000 people from all over the world (200 of which are Sister missionaries. So about a 1/100 ratio). I have made friends from Austrailia, Germany, Tonga, and all over the world. It's pretty surreal to be in a place where all of that is possible. Everyone is so respectful. Doors are held open, please's and thank you's are used, and encouragement for PEOPLE is everywhere. I love it.
Life here is really crazy. I wake up at 5:40am to make it to my workout class. Love it. I have been to yoga, aerobics, the gammut. (sp?) We are in a groups of about 9-10 people called a "District". I have a companion, or a permanent buddy-system Sister missionary. Her name is Sister Carlton. She'll be my companion for the rest of my time at the MTC. She's fabulous. Sassy. But that's my style. She's only been a member of the Church for about 6 years too. She is a wonderful person. I see my cousin Craig Young all the time. He's awesome. He's getting ready to serve in Tampico, Mexico. We spend time together whenever we can.
THANK YOU so much to everyone who sent me some LOVE. Hopefully, I will be getting around to writing out some letter responses to all of you. So, for now, just know that I got your sweet words and kind wishes.
Stephanie and Dave Kroupa--you rock my world. Fantastic way to get the ball rolling. I was cracking up.
Bishop Knudsen--thanks for the awesome updates! Keep them coming! :)
Paigey Poo--love you. Thanks for such thoughtful words. You are really a gem of a friend.
Bishop McAdam--you're awesome!! I loved your stories and updates. I was so happy to hear from you!!
Brother and Sister Woodland--thank you for your really lovely note and stories!! I loved them!
Ressaa Elizondo!!---LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU!! BCBG!! YES yes yes!! Go for it girl!! That sounds so fun!! And I am so proud of you Teach!! Expect mucho grade de mail...con stickeros. :)
LAUREN MARLEY--EXPECT a humongo response from me via POSTAL. I love you. Twitter Tweepppp....Hhahahahha!
Grandma and Grandpa-- I love that....Life gives us time and space. You're so sweet. That was what I needed. :)
Dad--Loved hearing about the Punching Elder. SO FUNNY. But awesome. And thank you so much for the updates. :) Love you!!
Mom--I am so proud of you for studying PMG!! You are so sweet. Check out the awesome quote from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland on page 185 in the middle about listening. GOOD STUFF. No joke--I wear the pink robe every day. I love that thing!! Haha!! And let's check out the moon at (Utah time)....either 6:00am or 9:30pm. Whatever you can make it to. I'll be doing the same. I found Britney Spears! So we're in the clear.
Well people, I'm still the same old me. I go around singing Whitney Houston, Simon and Garfunkel, Beyonce, some E-40, a little Aerosmith, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and when I'm in the mood,Blink 182. :)
Love and miss you all!! I hope you're doing well!!
Take care and be good to other people,
Sister Amy Harmer
Dear Elder Information (It's FREE)
For those of you interested in writing Amy an email that she will receive the next day at dinner time. Please go to www.dearelder.com
Click tab 'write a letter'
Under Letter Selection 'choose Provo MTC' and click Write a missionary'
An envelope will appear, fill in your own personal return address
Here is Amy's Address Information to fill in
Sister Amy Harmer
MTC Box # 255
Mission Code UT-TMSQ
MTC Departure Date 8-4-10
Tab and enter your email address, and tab to the empty box and write letter, push the send when you are ready to send it.
She will receive the emails the following day at dinner time.
Thanks for all your love and support
Cindy
