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Week 1 (9/28/17)

Puede ako magIngles? Hey all! It's been an insanely amazing first week here at the MTC! The moment I was dropped off and put my suitcases in my room, I was shown to my classroom where my teachers immediately began speaking Ilonggo and I had no idea what was happening. I did get my feet back under me and it's crazy how much Ilonggo I have learned in just one week! We try to speak it as often as we can outside of class. In class, we have to ask permission (puede ako magIngles) to speak English. The second day we began teaching an "investigator" and at first, I thought that was impossible. WE HAD ONLY LEARNED THE LANGUAGE FOR A DAY. Thankfully, the Spirit was with us and has continued to help us learn Hiligaynon (ili-guy-nan) and teach our "investigator." By the second day, I could introduce myself and ask/answer basic questions. By the third, I could pray entirely in Ilonggo. By the fourth, I could bear my testimony in Ilonggo. And it just keeps going! I w...

Week 1 Pictures (Missionary Training Center)

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Study Materials Outdoor Study Area Twinning Mealtime Ilonggo  Speaking District @ Provo Temple

Caitlin's 1st Email

Hey! I made it alive! It was really great to see everyone at kneaders. I got here, dropped off my stuff and immediately got thrown into learning the language. Ako si Sister Bingham. I love you all!!! That would be awesome! I love letters. Your sisters and Aunt Tiffany loaded me up with goodies. I'll be set. I just got a chance to email and say I'm alive! LOVE YOU Sister Bingham

Caitlin Says Goodbye

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Last Sunday 1 day left 3 am in the van to the airport PDX carpet Sisters Utah Goodbyes Drop off at MTC (new underground!) 9/20/17