11-9-17 Week 3

Okay I have to reiterate something... I AM HAVING SO MUCH FUN. I would say everyday at the mtc there is like an hour in the day where I'm beyond tired or frustrated or annoyed with something but overall, it's so much fun! My friends are awesome, girls are crazy but it's the best! Teaching lessons is really fun! Playing futbol in Spain is the coolest, and we must be at a lower elevation or something because despite how many oranges I eat in a day my mile time is oddly impressive.

Oh! Mom! I keep forgetting to tell you this! My painted fingernails lasted I think maybe three days into the mtc. I got some compliments though so worth everything! 
This week I had my first, truly terrible lesson, some how we spent the time talking about the purpose of a physical body rather than testifying of christ.. Also had some great ones so at least I'm learning! Would you believe it if I told you I already went through all the candy I brought! Haha Thacker would understand!
I have learned so much, hah, imagine that! This week I really committed to this work. The thing I want most is to be an instrument in God's hands. If I ever would have committed this much to sports I could have gone a lot further! At the park Saturday I felt a little discouraged. I felt my actions did not reflect the level of commitment I feel on the inside. Not a huge fan of feeling like that. I realized just how far beyond me this work really is. If I am relying on myself, no matter how committed I am I cannot have success. I am seeking to learn how to more fully draw the enabling power in my life. To find strength beyond my own to be an instrument in the lords hands.
Each week we write letters to the MTC president and he reads them and responds, all he wrote on mine was meet with me 9:15... So yeah... I did.. Because that seriously is like the next best thing to having an apostle sit you down, have you read from his personal scriptures and teach you about christ. Him and I talked for like an hour. I know he is a busy man.. He probably had to blow things off to spend that much time with me, but it was an incredible opportunity. I am learning so much about Jesus Christ. Really, it was a fantastic experience. That man understands how do draw power from Christ into his life and I really don't see a reason I should wait till I'm 60 to have that too. He helped me understand a few things and then invited me to put my heart into studying. I am sure going to! I have soooooo much faith in christ. I know I can have this power to do his work and I'm going to keep seeking it!

How I love this gospel. Everything about it is beautiful but honestly it all comes down to Jesus Christ. He is the reason for all things good. I know he lives!

Thanks for your prayers and support, keep praying for the missionaries, we are doing our best in a work that is far beyond our own capabilities!
It's awesome.
It's fun!
Its such a blessing!
Love you all!
Hermana Simmons

Mom, if the ensign calls and wants us to model for them, we accept! 

We got to go see the crystal palace, you know you have made it in life when you have peacocks wandering your estate!