One day the hard work it took to come on a mission and stay on a mission will be a badge of honor as we move through the veil" - March 11, 2020

This week was crazy!!! It had so many ups and downs but every minute is an adventure. Right after I got done with pday on Wednesday everyone started puking and getting sick so basically everyone has been down for the count all week, but me and my comp haven't gotten sick so were killing it. I also lost my blocka (name tag) for a hot minute so that panicked me but it all worked it... so I was wearing it one night and as we were leaving the classroom at 9 I realized it was gone so I high key panicked lol (tears and all) but I got home and I was still panicking but in the morning I woke up and went to put my gym clothes on and there my shirt was laying in the y closet with my name tag on it... so Idk how that happened but I'm so grateful and blessed. Two sisters in my district got sick then so me and my comp took care of them. And our elders got sick so it was only four of us in all of our classes. Then we had church which was awesome I didn't get called on to give my talk so hallelujah. We did come follow me as a district and it was amazing probably the part of the MTC where I could feel the spirit the most... actually talking about the gospel and not only about the language. On Monday we had a pretty good day, no huge ups or downs so that was good...  but then night came lol and we were all in our of the Hermanas rooms just talking about the mission and everything there were probably 5 of us in there and then... like 9 GUNSHOTS went off just over the wall of the CCM compound and we all hit the deck lol the one girl instinctively turned off the light and we were all on the ground in like .2 seconds lol... we stayed there for a second and like 9 more came. Were use to hearing gunshots pretty frequently but these were right over the fence and our apartment is up against the fence basically lol. But then we just went to bed and didn't let them bother us anymore . Mexico is going through a huge government picketing and everything so sometimes our teachers can't come and teach us. But we feel safe inside. Just everyone trying not to get sick lol. And our district started calling people who want to leave "wall jumpers" and it's hilarious. We had a really good devotional last night so here are some quotes. 

One day the hard work it took to come on mission and stay on a mission will be a badge of honor as we move through the veil" Devotional by Elder Anderson 

There is not one missionary who did not leave something behind and miss something 

So that was really cool! And today for pday were going to the temple 

All of you should listen to 

Conmigo quédate, Señor #98 in the Spanish hymn book. Its absolutely my favorite song in the language, but everything in Spanish has more diligence behind it if that makes sense lol 

The temple was super fun they have a little shack that you can buy skirts and stuff from so I bought skirts and 6th week I'm gonna buy some more ties, it was super cool. It was our district and zone leaders, so we were all in the session wearing the headphones. And the visitors center was super cool it was in a big building and it was like a mock town when Jesus Christ would've came to America so it was super cool. I have a video of part of it. Its definitely the nicest building in mexico city. 

I miss all of you guys so much and I love you guys!!! I'll be back in america in like 3ish weeks lol.

Mexico City Temple

Mexico City

Jake and Elly

Sunburn :)

Sometimes Days Are Hard - March 4, 2020

Ola everybody, I emailed on Saturday, it's only been three days but it's been so much fun and really hard also.

Sunday: we memorized our testimonies in Spanish and said them during testimony meeting which was super fun, we had not of devotionals and a lot of study time which is good and really daunting. lol

Monday: we got to take off our white dots!!! So we are officially not newbies anymore so that's amazing! It was a hard day also but really fun, we definitely broke down and fell apart during our grammar lesson, we were all crying even the district leader lol. But then we went to dinner and it was hilarious. If you have a really bad day you have to make up for it with laughter lol. Which we definitely did. And when I was saying my prayer in class I accidentally said come let va (how are you doing) instead of Querido Padre Celestial (dear heavenly father) so that's how my week is going,, we all had a good laugh. 

Tuesday: officially my first week was over today!!! We started with volleyball which was a huge stress reliever and we played with the Latinos which are always hilarious then we went to class which was stressful for some reason but then we got to meet new people and it was amazing! I love the people and I love learning new things about people. This old man gardener gave us his testimony on a  piece of paper, and that made up for the rest of the day.

Wednesday: PDay!!!  

So this week was good, bad, but super fun with my district 

I'll send more pictures later love you guys
The water in our apartment stopped working and it is brown coming out of the tap, so that isn't good. 
Love you all
Hermana Davis

My First PDay in Mexico CityMy di - February 29, 2020

Ola, I'm in Mexico. I met Elder Barker at the Pheonix airport, and we were glad that we flew together. They forgot us at the airport so we had to hang out for about 2 hours until my mom called and got someone to come. It was a little scary. He is from Hurricane. We also flew with the Arizona Diamondback players. On the plane everyone gave Elder Barker free food and stuff because he was a missionary. They didn't realize I was. Not used to Hermanas, I guess. The first night was rough, but now were all having a really good time. I love you much!!!!!! Mexico City is crazy, but its super fun. Its exactly like in the movies. All of the hills around us are filled with houses. It was pretty different when we were driving here from the airport. It is a scary city.  The Latinos always say Corona viruuuussss if we use Siracha, because it has Chinese letters on it. They are hilarious. They are only here for 3 weeks because they already speak the language. They try to get us to shake their hands and then say Corona Virus. No one is allowed to shake hands here because of it. To get in and out of the CCM you have to go through a ton of security all of the time. so it keeps us really safe so that is great. They check all of the IDs, under the car, and everything.  I cant sleep though because of the dogs barking and the sirens. There are a ton of parrots here, and they are really loud too. The first night I thought I was going to die lol. It is super hot and humid. I've never lived in humidity so that has been different. they say I have the best Spanish accent so that good. now its just memorizing vocab. We have a red bible. It has all of the Spanish words in it that we need. Everyone here only speaks Spanish so we use it a lot and a lot of times we just don't talk. They always say "speak the language" :). I have to memorize the first vision in Spanish. We cant drink any of the water. So, there are water dispensers in every corner and we fill up our water bottles. I am glad I am not using my contacts at the MTC. The white dots we have on our name tag are hilarious they always say bien Venitos we hate it. the CCM is the safest place to be in Mexico City. It feels like an abandoned city. There are roads, houses, and buildings, but no cars and very little people in the training center. Our apartments are crazy lol, but its fun.  There are usually 2000 missionaries here, but there are only 500 right now. Our district is the first time there have been more Hermanas than elders. So, that is cool. At least the first week is over. I have my testimony memorized in Spanish for the fast and testimony meeting. I have already filled up 1/2 of a journal. So, i am glad that I brought 4 of them.  I love all of my district. Most of them are from Utah. My pday will be on Wednesdays for the rest of my time in Mexico. 
Adios, 
Hermana Davis

The Hermanas in my district

My companion Hermana Hyde from Hawaii

CCM

My bed

Look who we found at the airport

driving through the city

Airport in Mexico City

Red Bible

She's a Missionary - February 23, 2020

I was set apart as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It was an amazing experience. Brodey, Sayre, Kate, Suzanne, Irene, and my mom and dad were able to be there. President Morris set me apart. 

You will be endowed with power and authority as the lords representative

Singular purpose and goal

Humility
Faith
Patience*

Go from relying on family to relying on the lord

Have fun

Lord can work with us when we are positive

The simple answer is Jesus Christ

Success is living by the spirit

Setting Apart:
A beloved daughter. He knows you. You have been valiant in keeping his commandments and he is grateful for the decision you have made to serve him and be an ambassador of the lord and savior Jesus Christ.
Bless you and your family for your dedication
Health and strength
That you will not be distracted or delayed in your desire to serve. Be protected from anyone or anything that would seek to harm you or distract you or have you deviate from the course that you are on.

Administration of angels to go before you and watch over and protect you. There are many who pray for you in this room and those on the other side of the veil.

Gift of tongues that they language will come quickly and that you will be able to share your testimony and experiences and especially your love.

Your ability to love gods children will expand. That you will be

Acclimate you’re your surroundings and that an

Abound in love with your companion. See them for their strengths and help them reach their full potential.

Gift of discernment— humbly seek the guidance of the spirit. That you will be able to bear a powerful bold testimony to those who seek the truth or seek to thwart the work of salvation.

Do not be worried about what you leave behind. Your family will grow and progress and be blessed.

You go with the love and faith and combined prayers of many and you will never be alone in this work. Draw upon the strength of the Lord and his power.

Gratitude for your desires to serve.

And... She's Off to the Mexico MTC! - February 27, 2020

Elly left early this morning to the Mexico MTC. She was excited and anxious all at the same time.  It is a big step and a hard day for all of us. She will be an amazing missionary, but we will miss having her around. 

"I am a Child of God, a Woman of Faith, a Warrior of Christ, I am the Storm."

Hermana Davis' Farewell Weekend - February 16, 2020