WEEK 2  PRESTON IS REAL!

Hey everyone!

It's almost two weeks I've been here and still thinking is this for real? Haha. I love to be here. Every day is a challenge. Learn new things, new environment, new friends, new 'accent' etc. All of it takes time and I'll work on it. 

Last Thursday, we went for a tour. We visited the Church historical sites. It was amazing! I took a lot of pictures and I will let you see some of it. We went to the obelisk where the first missionaries in England a long time ago were preaching. I think I need to do the same thing too if I was born at that time. Haha. We also went to River Ribble where the first baptism in England took place then we went to the house at 15 Wadham Road. It was the house where President Gordon B. Hinckley stayed for his mission in Preston. He wrote the letter about his discouragement to his father in that house too. It was too exciting for me to see all of these historical sites! 

At the Obelisk

15 Wadham Road

Missionary Oak

River Ribble

This week we have learned some lessons and we did a lot of role plays. I realized that I am the one that needs to teach people now. Before this, I was just sitting and listening to the missionaries while they were teaching the investigators. I am still adapting to such situations. Haha. Every investigator has their own needs and my companion and I need to think about it every day. 

Oh, the other missionaries went to Manchester yesterday for finding. Six of us; Me, Sister Mamuad, Sister Ratukalou, Sister Daneinheimer, Elder Ravindran and Elder Engmann went to the clinic for immunizations. I got one shot but others got for 3 until 5 shots. Haha. Tomorrow I am going for an appointment with the doctor for my allergy checkup. 

I am still trying to remember what I have done this week. Oh, I think last Sunday was my favourite day of the week. All of their testimonies really helped me to strengthen my testimony too. During the Family Home Evening, President Bunker asked who wants to come to the front and recite the 42 principles in the lesson. I did it! I think I am the first sister missionary for this batch memorized all the principle. (Still humble) Whatever it is, learning is a process. I know that being a missionary is something that I really need to do now. God's timing is perfect. 

Today we went to Chorley Market as a district. I bought something too. It was so funny when I always convert the pound to ringgit. Haha. Everything is expensive though. I am so grateful to have Elder Ravindran here because I can speak with him using our native language. He exactly will be my best friend in Malaysia after our mission. One more week here in the MTC. 

That's all for this week. Love you!

1 Nephi 9:5-6 

5 Wherefore, the Lord hath commanded me to make these plates for a wise purpose in him, which purpose I know not. 

6 But the Lord knoweth all things from the beginning; wherefore, he prepareth a way to accomplish all his works among the children of men; for behold, he hath all power unto the fulfilling of all his words. And thus it is. Amen. 

Love, 

Sister Bajat