Bearing of Testimony (8 days in MTC)

Malo lelei Tokos!

I've officially made it through a whole week! My companion, Elder Kusgen is from Dallas, Texas and we get along really well. We act like brothers. The MTC is really fun and I am really enjoying it. But it is really hard and tiring. It's really hard sometimes to stay awake in class. All the Elders stay up pretty late talking and hanging out, but we have to wake up at 6:30 am everyday, so it's a struggle.

Tongan class is really fun and I am really enjoying it. It's easier than I had thought, but how much info we take in a day is crazy and so stressful. They gave us a booklet with 17 pages of vocab words and phrases in Tongan, and we have 10 days to remember it. We're on day 8 of 10 and I'm not even close. We do a lot of role play where our teacher acts as an investigator and he literally only speaks Tongan. He won't even speak a lick of English, even if we are struggling or stuck. It's so hard, but it really helps. I didn't think so at first, but it helps so much. It's only been 8 days and I feel like I'm fluent....jkjk, but I've learned so much.

The Spirit here is amazing. The classes and devotionals are literally life changing. I've learned so much, especially about why I am here and my purpose as a missionary. We haven't had any general authorities come in yet, which is a bummer, but it's alright. We got the chance to be picked to go sing at General Conference annnnnnnnnnd I did't get picked. They had 1200 missionaries sign up and drew names of 300. I wish I could do it...I really, really wish I could. (my sister knows my musical talents). I guess I'll just watch it here with everyone else.

I am loving it here. I've learned how important personal prayers are! I see an actual difference in my days, so I challenge all of you to say your personal prayers every night and morning!! You will see a difference!

Thanks to my sister, Breanna, for the cookies that she sent. And of course to my Mom...4 boxes already!

Till next week!

Ofas,
Elder Norman

My Greenie box from my Mom and brother

The Tongan Districts G and H at night after a long day...

Wearing the tie Dad gave me

Me and my comp (hoa), Elder Kush

I love that I get to carry my sister's name tag with me too!

Elder Pulu in our dorm room, we hang out nightly

District G

Tokos

This little book is causing me stress...lol

My life for the next 2 years....I love it!

We are very excited to be going to Tonga!

HEYYYY!

Hey family! How is everyone?! How come no one wrote me?? Thanks alot jkjk! But I am loving it here and I am so excited to be here! The language is going good it is hard but is good! 

Waking up early sucks but I'm doing it!  My companion is awesome he is super cool! We get along well. I met the MTC president because my companion is good friends with them! So I am already the best missionary in the MTC. 
I love it here and am excited to learn more and strengthen my testimony! 

Sorry no pics I need an adapter for my sd card! SO can you please send me one. AND I FORGOT MY HAIR PRODUCT! Please send me that PLEASE! Maybe with some snacks lol thanks for writing me again lol. OFA ATU.  Hair product is gel if no one knows!

Elita Norman

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PS: I input his email address wrong on the previous post. It has been corrected now!

Mom

Later that evening we got a few more lines and pictures....after Mom asking for more! 😃😃😃😃😃

It has been really awesome! I love it so much here! My companions name is Elder Kusgen but we call him Elder Kush. 

Me and Elder Angilau

Me and Elder Felt. We met him on the first cruise!! He's good friends with my age group! Could you show Tiane, Sisi, Momilei and Monique please they'll freak out!! Thank you!!

He is officially a missionary!

Hello Family and Friends, 

Pine entered the MTC yesterday, September 19th. He was ready and excited to get started on this amazing 2 year journey. He will be in the MTC for the next 6 weeks, till Oct 28th. Please feel free to write him via dearelder.com (free and he gets it that day or the next) or by email. His info will be below: 

Elder Chet Norman 

10-28 TON-NUK Unit #90

2005 N 900 E 

Provo, UT 84602 

email: chet.norman@myldsmail.net 

I know he would love to hear from you! Go forth with faith Elder! We will constantly be thinking and praying for you! 

 Mom

                                                           

And just like that...the journey begins!