Week 6 in Madrid

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If I were speaking spanish I would be out of the MTC this week. But I’m not so I’m still here. 

I promise these emails will get better once I  leave this three story MTC (1 floor  for classes, 1 floor for dorms, and 1 floor for eating). I’m definitely excited to get to Ukraine to say the least! 

Last week for Pday we went to the Prado museum which was so cool! Today we went to the mall which if you know me was also very cool. 

Last saturday was my favorite day in the park so far. The first week my comp and I saw a girl singing and playing the ukelele by the lake. It reminded me of my cute sister Ella and I just wanted to run up and squeeze her! Anyway ever since then I have been praying that I would see her again. This week after an unpleasant encounter with some not so nice russians, I found her sitting by the lake! I ran up to her and in my broken spanish explained how talented she is! She was so kind and we shared our message with her, Angelica, and it was the sweetest experience. She was so enthusiastic about it and gave us her number to give to the missionaries. She is a perfect example of someone who has been prepared by the Lord. On the metro ride home I had the most peaceful feeling that she will accept the gospel. I am hoping that I get to see her again before I leave! 

Funny story from this week: We got russian natives this week and 2 new teachers! One of which is Brat Komensov. He is a russian chef and basically is a russian Gordon Ramsay. He is also our "investigator." When we went to teach him the first time he was wearing an adidas tracksuit and big black sunglasses. (super russian attire). He read some scriptures for us and the lesson went really well! During feedback Brat Komensov asked why Denis (Our investigator) might have been wearing sunglasses. My first thought was it was because he was high but I felt awkward saying that to this super intimidating guy I had just met. So after a long awkward pause, my comp (100 percent serious) asks, "He’s not blind, is he?" to which he replied "He read the scriptures" I literally died right then and there. I couldnt stop laughing for 10 minutes. Turns out he was actually high so I’ll update you about teaching a high person. 

Anyway, I love you all! 

Cectpa Daines


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