I just arrived in the South Africa MTC after a long journey and I feel blessed to have arrived safely. After spending two straight days with Elder Woodward and Elder Smith, it's safe to say that we are really great friends.
We were sitting in the London airport over our 9 hour layover and all of a sudden Elder Woodward said, "We are basically team Harry Potter." I looked around and realized that Elder Smith, with his red hair, was Ron, Elder Woodward was Harry and of course I am Hermione (the head strong know it all). It was actually hilarious. I feel like I know them really well after talking for 48 hours straight.
We expected to meet up with a bigger group of missionaries in London but it was just the three of us until we got to the Johannesburg airport where we met up with 25 other missionaries, most of which are from Zimbabwe and are training here to serve in their home country. One Elder is from Zambia and he is excited for me to go to his country.
We were sitting in the London airport over our 9 hour layover and all of a sudden Elder Woodward said, "We are basically team Harry Potter." I looked around and realized that Elder Smith, with his red hair, was Ron, Elder Woodward was Harry and of course I am Hermione (the head strong know it all). It was actually hilarious. I feel like I know them really well after talking for 48 hours straight.
We expected to meet up with a bigger group of missionaries in London but it was just the three of us until we got to the Johannesburg airport where we met up with 25 other missionaries, most of which are from Zimbabwe and are training here to serve in their home country. One Elder is from Zambia and he is excited for me to go to his country.
I am safe and happy in Johannesburg and I've already had an interview with the MTC president.
Many of the leaders here have connections to Alpine so it is comforting when I feel a bit out of the loop. I'm the only American sister and with my three bags I felt a little bit silly compared to these sweet missionaries with their one bag. I will email with more details and pictures another day but for now I need to go for scripture study. Hope all is well at home and the tears are done being shed. I love you so, so much and I'm doing great!
Many of the leaders here have connections to Alpine so it is comforting when I feel a bit out of the loop. I'm the only American sister and with my three bags I felt a little bit silly compared to these sweet missionaries with their one bag. I will email with more details and pictures another day but for now I need to go for scripture study. Hope all is well at home and the tears are done being shed. I love you so, so much and I'm doing great!
Love,
Sister Michaela Proctor
P.S. I definitely introduced myself as 'Michaela" to someone in the airport. I haven't gotten used to the whole "Sister" thing. Elder Woodward, Elder Smith and I had so much time together that I know their first, middle, and last names and they got them and they mine.
P.S.S. I am the only missionary going to Zambia from the MTC so I guess i'll be traveling alone. All will be well.
You look like you're ready to serve the Lord. Can't wait to hear more adventures. - Sarah B.
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