Hello Family!! :)
This week has been a blur, time seems to speed up and slow down, I almost don't remember what life was like outside of the MTC. Every single second of every single day is planned, AND I love it! The spirit is simply amazing here. The more I read and learn the more I realize I have yet to learn! Hopefully I'm ready for the challenge.
I'm in a trio. With Sister Page and Sister Crow. I always said I NEVER EVER....EVER wanted to be in a trio. But it's what you make of it and these two sisters are wonderful. I'm so blessed to serve with both of them. Sister Crow from Layton, and has beautiful long red hair, she has a very quite peaceful demeanor and is soo giving. She says the funniest things and I am learning a lot from her. Sister Page is the opposite of Sister Crow. She has short brown hair and has soo much energy she is ready to explode with happiness. From the minute she wakes up till night time I have never seen that sister frown or lose energy. I'm learning soo much about these beautiful chikas.
Saying goodbye was HARD I think my crying scared a lot of the older sisters in the MTC and they kept trying to make me feel better and I was soo grateful to them that it just made me cry harder. I love it here! My district is composed of two elders and 5 sisters and Its so fun to learn from them and feel their testimonies. The gospel is true!
I was praying that I would be able to see Elder Browning and I saw a bunch of friends from BYU and Ogden but no Elder Browning. On Thursday after we had dinner I heard someone call out "Sister Houghton!!" I turned around and it was ELDER BROWNING!! I was so overcome with emotion and a ton of Joy! I tried not to cry but I was just so grateful to see him! We got to run into each other a bunch and he sat by me at dinner the last night before he left. I'm going to miss that kid, but Canada is so lucky to have him. God speed brother!
I feel so blessed to be a part of this army of missionaries. The day I entered the MTC was the first time more sisters then elders came in history. Way to go Sistas! Our purpose is to invite others to come to Christ, so that they can feel that love and joy and peace we feel! I've noticed a huge change in my district as we've focused on our savior and tried to align our will with his, we are NOT perfect and I have a ton of work to do but I know that when we put our faith in him he can lift us and help us accomplish his will. I love this work!
The Branch President called me to be the Sister Training Leader for our branch. So I basically get to take care of all the girls in the zone! I'm so grateful for this opportunity but I also felt a little nervous with the responsibility. I have been praying for more love and charity for these wonderful sisters...and I feel so much love towards them! They are all amazing beautiful women. I am honored to work with them, to feel their testimony and share in the work with them! HURRAH FOR ISRAEL!
Thanks everyone for all the dear elders and letters I've received! It means a ton!! Love you all!
XOX
Sister Heather Sue Houghton
Final hugs
Good bye and good luck!
MTC companions - Sister Crow, Sister Page and Sister Houghton
New Jersey bound
